Jethro was the second great grandson of Henry Jackson who came to America in 1632. Jethro was born in Cornwall, Connecticut about 1758. He was said to be a bit of a rogue and opportunist. He joined the American rebel forces, but a few months later, deserted and joined the British. He became an adjutant in the Commissary Dept. of his Majesty\u2019s Army from 1776 to 1779. Some wondered whether he was a spy for the Rebels. However, he signed his allegiance to the British Crown, was given land and was declared a Loyalist. He settled in Midland District, Upper Canada (Frontenac County)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An interesting anecdote is that the Jackson clan in northern England were noted border raiders. The McHargs were said to be border raiders from southern Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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