Category Archives: Mounted Volunteers
Aaron William “Willie” Jackson – The first son
Ancil McDonald Jackson and Seletia Ann West’s first son was born on October 30, 1864 in Free Timbers, Guadalupe County, Texas. He was named after his father’s brother Aaron William “Pony” Jackson. Aaron’s birth was right after his father’s service in the Confederacy during the Civil War in Texas. Ancil served in the Confederacy in …
Texas Ranger Cross Ceremony for Ancil Jackson on October 27, 2018
Ancil McDonald Jackson to be honored with Texas Ranger Memorial Cross For those readers who have been following the story of Ancil McDonald Jackson, early Texas Ranger, there is some very big news. Ancil Jackson will be honored by the Former Texas Ranger Association with a Ranger Memorial Cross to be installed at his graveside …
The William R. Henry Ranger Expedition to El Paso and Private Ancil M. Jackson….
My last story about Ranger, Ancil McDonald Jackson, was based on a lot of speculation on my part. I knew the very basics. Ancil was mustered into Company C of the Mounted Volunteers under Ranger Captain, William R. Henry on December 14, 1854 and was discharged on March 31, 1855. So what did this troop …
Ancil McDonald Jackson, Early Texas Ranger…
As with many of my blog stories, current events sometimes take me down an unexpected road. This time it was an inquiry from one of my Jackson blog followers who wanted me to see if I could get a “Ranger Cross” for Ancil’s grave in the Stockdale City Cemetery. I thought that would be a …
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