Marriage Certificate of -
Thomas JACKSON. Private, 326037, 2/9th, Durham Light Infantry, formerly Private 5427, Essex Regiment. Born 26 April 1880 at Barnsbury, Islington, North London baptised 28 June 1880 at St Lukes Church, West Holloway, Islington at Barnsbury, Islington, North London to Albert George and Sussanna Jackson, ne Searl. 1881 - 1891 residing with his parents and siblings at 24 Nailor Street, Islington. On 13 January 1906 he married Rose May Griffin at All Saints Church, Battle Bridge, Caledonian Road, Islington. 27 July 1906 their first child was born Rose Maud who died with the year. They were residing at 24 Oxford Street, Islington, his occupation was horse keeper, dame as his father. 30 October 1907 his second child was born Frances Susan Hannah, her parents were residing at 3 Everilda Street, Islington, the home of his in-laws, still the same occupation. From 1907 to the date he joined the arm in 1916 no trace of him was found. In 1911 his wife was working as a domestic servant for David White, chemist and Sub-Postmaster, of 41 Clerkenwell Green, London
Also, in 1911 Frances, his daughter, was residing with her grandparents Maurice William and Frances Griffin nee Doy at their residence, 3 Everilda Street, Islington. 10 December 1915 aged 35 years, occupation washer, he enlisted into the Essex Regiment as Private 5427. He was posted to the army reserve the next day to await his call up. His residence was given as 74 Roman Road, Barnsbury, Essex. 22 June 1916 he was mobilised to join his regiment at the depot. 4 July 1916 he was transferred to the 2/9th Durham Light Infantry. 6 November 1916 posted to Salonica. At some stage he fell ill or was injured and was invalided to Malta. He died at St Ignatius Hospital, Malta 17th October 1918. His widow Rose May was granted a war gratuity 28 April 1919.
At rest in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta. Plot A Row XX Grave 5
