The Jackson Family
of Duddington
Northamptonshire, England
1570 – Present
Introduction
The Jacksons of Duddington represent a continuous documented lineage spanning over four centuries in Northamptonshire. The family's recorded history begins with Nicholas Jackson, a baker of Stamford, who acquired lands in the village of Duddington during the early seventeenth century and built the Manor House there in 1633.
Through successive generations, the family established itself as landed gentry, serving as magistrates, endowing the village school, and eventually holding the manor itself from 1798 to 1843. A significant branch of the family settled in Ireland during the eighteenth century, establishing seats at Fanningstown Castle in County Limerick.
This record draws upon primary sources including Burke's Landed Gentry, parish registers, the National Archives, church monuments at St Mary's Duddington, and the records of the College of Arms.
The Coat of Arms
Granted to Thomas Jackson of Duddington, 1689
"Argent, a greyhound courant ermines, between three eagles' heads erased sable."
The arms were officially granted on August 10, 1689, by the College of Arms. The design features a running (courant) greyhound, symbolizing speed and loyalty, colored in 'ermines' (black with white spots). It is set between three black (sable) eagles' heads with jagged (erased) neck edges, on a silver (argent) background.
The Journey
450 years across three continents
Family Tree
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Timeline
Key events across sixteen generations.
Sources & Documents
Primary sources consulted in the preparation of this record.
Burke's Landed Gentry
A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland, Vol. III. London, 1850. Pages 177–179.
Burke's Landed Gentry
The Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry, Vol. I. London, 1875. Page 693.
College of Arms
Grant of Arms to Thomas Jackson of Duddington, recorded 10 August 1689.
Armorial Families
Entry for Jackson of Duddington with blazon and crest description.
Visitation of Ireland
Howard, J.J. & Crisp, F.A., eds. Vol. I. Privately printed, 1897. Page 35.
National Archives
Marriage settlements, deeds, and land records for the Jackson family. Various dates.
RCHME Inventory
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments: Architectural inventory of St Mary's Church, Duddington, including Jackson memorials.
Parish Records
Registers of St Mary's, Duddington. Note: Records prior to 1733 were destroyed by fire.