John C. Jackson and Carl D. Hays researched the life of David E. Jackson for the purpose of co-writing a book. Hays died in 1979, but Jackson completed the book, "Shadow on the Tetons: David E. Jackson and the Claiming of the American West", in 1993.
David Edward Jackson was born in Virginia in 1788. In 1815 he moved to St. Genevieve, Missouri, with his brother George to run a sawmill and engage in lead mining. In 1822 Jackson joined William Ashley and Andrew Henry in a fur trade expedition as a clerk. From 1825 to 1831 Jackson was a partner with William Sublette and Jedediah Smith. Between 1831 and 1833 Jackson was involved in trade between Santa Fe and California. Jackson spent the years after 1833 in Missouri, where he died in 1838. In 1829 William Sublette named Jackson Hole (Wyoming) for his partner David E. Jackson.
From the description of David Edward Jackson research materials, 1786-1989 (bulk 1813-1980) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 257664056
