Newspaper Articles

1871-01-26

Celebrating 40 Years

Advertisement of business....

1878-08-12

TJ’s Funeral

TJ's work to abolish slavery acknowledged by colored citizens...

1870-09-09

Major information about Thomas Jackson

About TJ's arrival IN USA and founding his rope walks....

1869-09-02

TJ Accident

TJ was thrown from a cart at his rope walk....

1868-08-14

Proving Of TJ’s Will

Formal proving of TJ's will....

1878-08-07

Obituary

Obit for Thomas Jackson...

1867-03-07

Land For Rent

Claims Feds well behaved taking over New Orleans....

1877-11-16

Report On Business

Claims arising out to TJ's estate...

1865-06-19

Thomas Jackson appointed to help planning 4th July celebration

Major plans agreed for Reading’s first post war 4th July celebration....

1865-03-17

Council & Fire Department

Pays TJ for ropes....

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