Jackson, Leland G.

Henry Jackson and his family were one of the pioneering families in the Cowlitz County, WA area. They crossed the plains in 1853 and finally settled in what is now Cowlitz County. These pioneering families were instrumental in establishing the County, building the community, and helping with the development from Territory to statehood. The served their communities, often in many different capacities, and they served their governments with appointed and elected offices.

From the description of A story of some of the people and events of very early Castle Rock and Northern Cowlitz County, State of Washington--1850s to 1900s, 1983? / collected and compiled, Leland G. Jackson. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 451488486