Homestead Documentation for Henry Jackson
Dublin Core
Title
Homestead Documentation for Henry Jackson
Alternative Title
Jackson Homestead
Subject
Oviedo (Fla.)
Property--Florida
Homesteading
Description
The homestead documentation for Henry Jackson. Jackson, an African American raised by a white family, homesteaded 40 acres on both sides of Long Lake in Oviedo, Florida. The area became a predominantly black settlement, now known as Jackson Heights. For 25 years he worked for Oliver P. Swope and N. F. Lezette clearing land.
Source
Original homestead document: Private Collection of Kathy Parry.
Date Created
1910-08-08
Contributor
Parry, Kathy
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original homestead document.
Is Part Of
Oviedo Historical Society Collection, Oviedo Collection, Seminole County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
application/pdf
Extent
4.37 MB
Medium
25-page homestead document
Language
eng
Type
Text
Coverage
Henry Jackson Homestead, Jackson Heights, Oviedo, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held Kathy Parry and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Curator
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
Private Collection of Kathy Parry
External Reference
"Oviedo Historical Trail." Oviedo Historical Trail. http://www.reocities.com/yosemite/rapids/8428/hikeplans/oviedo/planoviedo.html.
Document Item Type Metadata
Original Format
25-page homestead document
Collection
Citation
“Homestead Documentation for Henry Jackson,” RICHES, accessed April 26, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/5421.