Barbara (Trumbo) Jackson

Mrs. Barbara Jackson, 97 Years Old, is Elected Head of 75 Club

Mrs. Barbara Jackson, 97 years old, of Dayton, today was elected temporary president of the Republican-Times “75 club,” an organization composed of residents of La Salle county who are upwards of 75 years of age.

Under the rules previously announced, the oldest member of the club is declared head of the organization, so Mrs. Jackson will have that honor until someone older than 97 is reported.

Mrs. Jackson was born September 19, 1829, in Licking county, Ohio, but came to La Salle county at the age of one year, and has lived here ever since. Her only living descendant is one child.

Others received into the “75 club” today are:

Mrs. Annie Hayer, 75 years old, R. 60, Seneca, who was born September 26, 1851, in Miller township, and who during her entire lifetime has been a resident of La Salle county. She has 16 living descendants, six children and ten grandchildren.

Mrs. Katherine Hess Brown of Dayton, 89 years old, born July 1, 1837, in Brock’s Gap, Virginia. She has been a resident of La Salle county for 75 years. Her living descendants are five in number, two of them being children, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mrs. Belinda Jones, 86 years old, of Millington, claims La Salle county for 75 years. Her living descendants are five in number, two of inside the county line, although part of her yard is in Kendall county. She was born January 1, 1841, in Norway, Europe, and has lived in La Salle county 80 years. She has three children.

Everett Angell, 78 years old, 707 First avenue, Ottawa. He was born January 28, 1848 in Vermillionville, and has been a life-long resident of this county.

A. C. Baldwin of Deer Park township, 78 years  old. Mr. Baldwin was born in that township, and has always resided there. He has five children and 18 grandchildren.

Mrs. Anna J. Flanagan, 76 years old, who resides at 439 Fourth avenue, was born in South Ottawa, April 1, 1850, and this city has always been her home. She has four children, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

For the convenience of other 75ers who have not as yet sent in their names, the membership application blank is herewith republished. Clip it out and mail it to “75 club,” in care of the Republican-Times. Membership is free to all who are eligible.¹

1. The Ottawa Daily Republican Times, October 4, 1926, p. 2.