James Jackson

James Jackson. . (Side 1) , Lawyer, Patriot, Hero of the American Revolution, General of Georgia Militia, Congressman, Twice Governor, Twice U.S. Senator, Author of the 1798 State Constitution, Designed of the State Seal, and "Prince of Duelist.", "If you cut my heart out, you will find Georgia engraved on it" James Jackson, (Side 2) , Born - Sept. 21, 1757 , Moreton-Hampstead, Devonshire, England, Died - March 19, 1806 , Washington, D.C., "The determined for of foreign tyranny, the scourge and terror of corruption at home." John Randolph, Virginia, "In sterling integrity and honest devotion to public duty, I have never found his superior." Abraham Baldwin, Georgia, (Side 3) , Jackson County, Georgia , Created February 11, 1796. , 22nd county of Georgia. , Originally included in part or all of Clarke, Madison, Gwinnett, Hall, Walton, Banks, Oconee and Barrow counties. Blessed with abundant waters, rolling hills and fertile land. Settled by bounty grants, and headright grants, primarily by Southerners., (Side 4) , Home of the University of Georgia , First classes held here, 1801, Dr. Crawford W. Long pioneered first use of ether anesthesia, March 30, 1842, Dr. Lamartine G. Hardman, Governor of Georgia 1927-1931, Other notable citizens of the county: , Richard Russell, Jr., Statesman , William D. Martin, Philanthropist , Adm. David L. McDonald, Navy Chief of Staff , Olive Ann Burns, Author , and Mattie Lou O'Kelly, Folk Artist