Ferdinando was the son of Abraham Jackson who was buried in Croydon Surrey on 13 Dec 1732. The name of Ferdinando’s mother is not known. He had five siblings, namely Thomas (b. 1668), Elizabeth (b. 1672), Mary (b. 1674), Hannah (b. 1677) and Sarah (b. 1685).
By 1702 Ferdinando had moved from Croydon to Sussex and married in 1702 in Ardingly (just shy of 30 miles directly south of Croydon). After his marriage Ferdinando spent the first several years living in West Hoathly (about 3 miles north-east of Ardingly) where his eldest two children were born. Thereafter the family appears to have settled in Ardingly.
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In Jul 1709 Ferdinando Jackson was a witness to the Will of James Roberson of Ardingly, yeoman.
In Jul 1710 Ferdinando Jackson was one of those who appraised the inventory of James Robinson of Ardingly.
In May 1713 Ferdinando Jackson was one of those who appraised the inventory of Edward Creasy of West Hoathly, yeoman.
In Sep 1714 Ferdinando Jackson was one of those who appraised the inventory of Edward Flint of Ardingly, husbandman.
In 1716 Susanna Comber made bequests to the children of her 'cousin' Ferdinando Jackson who witnessed her Will.
In Sep 1724 F'arde Jackson was one of those who appraised the inventory of Stephen Robrough of Ardingly.
In May 1726 Ferdinando Jackson was one of those who appraised the inventory of Susannah Pilbeame of Ardingly, widow.
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Ferdinando Jackson died aged 85 years (burial record).
Ferdinando's age shown in the burial record is probably approximate, especially since the final digit in the register has been overwritten as though the informant was unsure. The evidence indicates that Ferdinando Jackson was christened on 13 Feb 1670 in Croydon Surrey son of Abraham Jackson. In his will (see below) Ferdinando makes a bequest to Abraham Jackson of Croydon, his brother's son. Ferdinando's brother Thomas had a son Abraham.
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Abstract of the Will of Ferdinando Jackson of the Parish of Ardingly in the County of Sussex, Yeoman, written 10 Jun 1745, proved 2 Mar 1751. 5
(Names of family members are underlined.)
Gives and bequeaths £60 to his eldest daughter Elizabeth Jackson.
Gives and bequeaths £50 to his daughter Sarah Godsmarke wife of Michael Godsmarke.
Gives and bequeaths one guinea to his sister Sarah Tooth.
Gives and bequeaths 30 shillings to Abraham Jackson of Croydon his brother's son.
Gives and bequeaths one guinea each to his grandchildren.
Gives and bequeaths to his son Richard Jackson his husbandry tackling, working tools and all his household goods.
Gives to his eldest son Abraham Jackson that part of his freehold tenement with adjoining orchard and garden in Ardingly currently occupied by John Shipley or his assigns for the term of his natural life, and after Abraham's decease, to his heirs. And for want of heirs he wills the same to his son Richard Jackson and his heirs forever.
Gives to his son Richard Jackson that part of his freehold tenement with adjoining orchard and garden in Ardingly currently occupied by William Thorpe or his assigns for the term of his natural life, and after Richard's decease, to his heirs. And for want of heirs he wills the same to his son Abraham Jackson and his heirs forever.
All the rest and residue of his goods, chattels, ready money, and personal estate he gives and bequeaths to his two sons Abraham Jackson and Richard Jackson and appoints them co-executors of his last will and testament.
Wills and desires that his friends John Allingham and John Comber both of Ardingly be trustees of his last will and testament in case any differences should arise between any of his children.
(signed)
Witnesses: John Ward, John Jenner, Turner Bristow
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