Anna Elizabeth Mundy Jackson (1913–1967)

Early Life in Helena (1913–1930)

Despite these challenges, Anna attended school in Helena and received a standard eighth-grade education. [5] This lack of a higher education as we know it today did not reflect a lack of ambition or ability on Anna’s part, but was simply the norm for working families then. In some ways, Montana was more progressive than other states. For a brief time, 1867-1883, there were segregated schools, but this was highly unpopular by the people. By 1885, Montana’s Legislature stopped requiring schools to report the race of children to help in the process of desegregation. [6] Anna was fortunate to grow up in such an era, but that didn’t mean her mixed heritage didn’t still come with some prejudices. The Mundy’s were devout in their faith; records show various family members active in church life. This faith and community engagement would later be mirrored in Anna’s own involvement in church and service groups. In 1933, Anna sang a solo at St James church titled, “My Mother’s Prayer,” which must have had deep meaning to her. [7]

A Young Woman in Turbulent Times (1930s)

On June 29, 1937, Anna gave birth to her first child, Ruth Marvel in Spokane, Washington. [8] No birth record for her has been found to determine her father. Anna returned to Anaconda shortly after and married David Lewis on August 23, 1937 in Anaconda. David, born about 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana, was the son of Kid and Estella Lewis. [9] On Ruth’s 1964 marriage record, she lists her father as Fred Andrew Jackson, but he was technically her step-father. [10]

Ruth was just 13-weeks old when on October 03, 1937, the Lewis family were involved in a serious automobile accident. David and Anna were riding with Fred Evans, the driver, when he lost control of his vehicle when it struck a rough stretch of road. The car careened off the highway, rolling twice before landing on its side in Ten-Mile creek, about four miles west of Helena. Miraculously, baby Ruth and Fred Evans emerged unharmed. Miraculously, Fred Evans and 13-week-old Ruth escaped uninjured, while David and Anna were taken to St John’s hospital. They were attended by Dr. S. A. Cooney who determined their condition as “not serious”. David suffered a cut on the back of his neck and Anna, along with multiple cuts and bruises, injured her back. [11]

The following year, 1938 the couple took up residence at Fred Jackson’s home at 414 E. Commercial in Anaconda. [12] Although only Anna is listed in the city directory in Fred’s home, David was also confirmed there as on November 29, 1938 he and Fred Jackson both received fuel aid of $4.55. [13] Fred, a middle-aged divorcee, was living alone at the time and likely appreciated both income and company. An arrangement born out of practicality, would soon have profound implications.

Tensions mounted at 414 E Commercial St and by January 24, 1939, a pregnant Anna filed for divorce citing mental cruelty, excessive drinking and gambling. [14] During their short marriage, David had been arrested because of his drinking and was serving time when Anna filed for divorce. Although Anna was six months pregnant, she does not acknowledge David as the father of the child. At the time, the couple was living in Fred Jackson’s home, leading to speculation that he might be the true father. The divorce was finalized on February 25, 1939. David never showed up nor contested the accusations. At this time, Montana did not have a “no fault” divorce option so someone had to be in the wrong. Perhaps to avoid legal cost and hasten the finalization, David chose not to present his side and just accepted the judgement. [48]

Two months later, on April 11, 1939, Anna gave birth to a second daughter, Bernice Ann Jackson. [15] Bernice’s birth certificate listed Fred A. Jackson as the father, however, Bernice had been conceived while Anna was still legally married to David, but living in Fred’s household. It was a complicated situation, one that surely provoked gossip in the community, but also laid the foundation for a new family unit.

Marriage to Fred Jackson and Family Life (1939–1950s)

Landlord Frederick Andrew Jackson, the second of ten children born to Thomas Henry Jackson (1857-1930) and Cecelia Ellen Lawson (1867-1914), was born in Peel Township, Wellington, Ontario, Canada on June 11, 1894. [16,17] By 1915, at just 21 years old, he had made his way to the copper-boom town of Anaconda in Deer Lodge County, Montana. [18] He was previously married to Carrie Stitt in 1922, yet after a decade, the couple never had any children and Carrie filed for divorce in 1933. [19,20,21]

No one knew that the arrival of the Lewis family to Fred’s home would begin a new chapter in Anna’s life. After her February divorce, she married Fred Jackson on November 7, 1939, in a quiet afternoon ceremony in Anaconda. [22] The service was performed by Rev. Thomas H. Roddey of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with a matron of honor and best man in attendance, and was followed by a modest honeymoon trip to Morrison Cave near Whitehall. [23] Despite their age difference and the unconventional start to their romance, Fred age 46 and Anna 25, the marriage marked a hopeful new beginning for both.

Anna and Fred’s household quickly became a bustling center of family life. Together they raised a total of ten children, including Anna’s two little girls from Anna’s previous marriage. The eight children born between them were: Katherine Louise (born 1940), Fredericka Arlene (1941), Andrew Frederick (1942), Thomas Henry (1944), Cecelia Frances (1945), John Joseph (1946), Gerald Patrick (1948), and Thaddeus Michael (1955). With infants crying, toddlers playing, and older kids trotting off to school, the Jackson home at 414 East Commercial was rarely quiet. Fred and Anna worked as a team to provide for and nurture their brood. Life at the Jackson home was lively and often challenging. According to family lore, her tamale pie was a particular favorite at church potlucks. Despite not having finished high school herself, Anna highly valued education and discipline. She imparted to her children the importance of study and self-improvement – a principle that paid off, as nearly all of her children would go on to attend college.

Anna balanced raising her family with active involvement in the community. She was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Anaconda, participating in the Ladies’ Aid society as well as with the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). [24] She was a Ladies’ Aide worker with Anaconda’s St. Paul Church, devoting time to church hospitality, charity drives, and the women’s auxiliary. [25] One of her children remembered Anna belonging to the local Compass Club, a social and service club in the community.

Anna’s strong moral compass guided her actions. When a local civic group sought to honor her as “Mother of the Year” for raising such a large and successful family. Upon learning that the award ceremony would be held at a segregated venue, Anna refused to accept the honor. [26] She declined on principle, stating that no recognition was worthwhile if it wasn’t equal for everyone. This quiet act of protest spoke volumes about her character. It was never front-page news, but in the Black community, Anna’s stance became legend – a testament to her dignity and commitment to racial equality.

Amid her community work and family responsibilities, Anna also found time to earn income outside the home once her older children could help mind the younger ones. She took on part-time work as a nurse’s aide at St. Ann’s Hospital in Anaconda. [27]

Final Years, Irish Blessing, and Legacy (1960s)

On July 5, 1961, her beloved husband Fred Jackson died at home from stomach cancer, at the age of 67. [28] Anna, age 47, was suddenly a widow with a large family to continue guiding, her youngest child, Thaddeus, was six years old. In the wake of Fred’s passing, Anna drew upon her well of inner strength. She managed the family’s affairs and was appointed administrator of her late husband’s modest estate. [29] Though grieving, she persevered with faith and determination, becoming as one daughter later described “the lighthouse for our family – shining bright for us to return to”.

In 1966, five years after Fred’s death, Anna faced her own health battle. She was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, and was admitted to the Montana State Tuberculosis Sanitarium, then also known as the State Pulmonary Disease Hospital in Galen, Montana. [30]

She remained a patient there for seven months. Despite her illness, Anna’s spirits remained characteristically strong. In the summer of 1966, she was granted a short leave from the hospital, during which all ten of her children gathered together for a reunion – the first time they had all been under one roof in years. [30] Family members recall Anna reciting an Irish blessing to her sisters as they left her house:

“May the road rise up to meet you; may the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

Those present were deeply moved. In that moment Anna imparted her hope and love to her family in words that echoed like a gentle benison. It was the story of her Irish blessing – a final gift of wisdom and faith from mother to children, and it became part of the Jackson family’s oral history thereafter.

On December 10, 1967, Anna Elizabeth Mundy Jackson passed away at the Galen state hospital at the age of 53. The cause of death was adenocarcinoma of the lung with metastasis – essentially stage IV lung cancer. [31] The toll of the disease had been swift. Now the Anaconda community mourned the loss of a beloved figure. Her funeral arrangements were handled by Finnegan’s Funeral Home, and on the morning of December 15, 1967, a requiem mass was held in her honor at St. Paul Church, where she had worshipped and served for so many years. [32] The church was filled with family, friends, and neighbors all paying respects to the woman who had quietly touched so many lives. Following the service, Anna was laid to rest beside her husband Fred at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Anaconda, in Section L, Row 10, Plot #41. [33] It was a cold winter day, and as the coffin was lowered, her family took comfort in knowing that Anna and Fred were reunited in eternal rest. A simple headstone marks her grave, inscribed with the words “Beloved Mother – At Peace.”

Although Anna Jackson’s life was not long, her legacy endures in the achievements and character of her children. She often said that raising good children was her greatest accomplishment, and indeed her ten children carried forward the values she instilled. Below is a brief overview of Anna’s children and their lives:

• Ruth Marvel Jackson (1937–2004) – Oldest of the siblings, Ruth was actually Anna’s daughter from her first marriage, but Fred raised her as his own. Ruth became a licensed practical nurse and even operated a daycare out of her home, reflecting her nurturing spirit. [34] She married twice: first to John Anderson in 1964, and later to Albert Brasher by 1970. [35,36] She was known for her kindness and dedication to caring for others, much like her mother.
  
• Bernice Ann Jackson (1939–2011) – The second-oldest, Bernice was Fred’s biological first child (born just before Fred and Anna married)*. Bernice pursued a career in health care like her sister. She became a nursing supervisor at a hospital in Glide, Oregon. [34] Bernice married Robert Williams and moved to the Pacific Northwest, where she was respected for her leadership and skill in nursing administration. [37]

• *Divorce records for Dave Lewis and Anna Mundy have been requested to prove the paternity of Bernice without a DNA test.
  

• Katherine Louise Jackson (1940–2020) – The first child born after Fred and Anna’s marriage, Katherine, often called “Katie”, was a trailblazer for her younger siblings. She followed her mother’s footsteps into nursing, working in the surgical department of Lansing General Hospital in Michigan. [34] Katherine advanced to become head nurse of the Chemical Dependency Unit at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Pasco, Washington. She married Theodore Davenport in 1962, connecting the Jackson family to the Davenport family, and after his passing, she married William Hubbert in 1966. [38] Katherine’s warm, capable demeanor made her a beloved figure to patients and family alike.
  
• Fredericka Arlene Jackson (born 1941) – Fredericka, sometimes nicknamed “Ricky,” was named in honor of her father. She married Freddie Johnson, and together they navigated careers and family life split between Montana and Michigan. [39] Fredericka worked as a technician at the State Hospital in Warm Springs, Montana – notably the same institution where her grandmother Susan Mundy had once been – and later as a data analyst for the Model Cities program in Lansing, Michigan. [34] Her adaptability and technical skills were a source of pride for the family.
  
• Andrew Frederick Jackson (born 1942) – Carrying both his grandfathers’ names, Andrew, often called “Andy”, chose a career in public service. He married Mary J. [surname] and settled in Lansing, Michigan. [40] Andrew became a firefighter and served with distinction as a member of the Lansing Fire Department. [34] His bravery and commitment to protecting others echoed the values of duty and courage that Fred embodied.
  
• Thomas Henry Jackson (born 1944) – Thomas, named after Fred’s father, was a man of many talents. He married Jeanette [surname] and made his home in Lansing, like several of his siblings. Tom became a skilled electrician, working on complex projects in Michigan. As a youth, he was an avid Boy Scout; in 1960, he achieved Star Scout rank and won a coveted ten-day trip to an international Scout encampment, a reward for his exemplary scouting skills. [41] Thomas also served his country: after college, he joined the U.S. Armed Forces and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, following a tour in Korea. [42] His discipline and leadership shone in both his military and civilian careers.
  
• Cecelia Frances Jackson (born 1945) – Named after both her grandmothers, Cecelia Lawson and Frances Smith, Cecelia inherited her mother’s sharp mind for numbers. She married Lawrence Davenport, further intertwining the Jackson and Davenport families. [43] Cecelia worked as an accountant at the prestigious Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Her role at Tuskegee, an institution steeped in African American educational history, was a point of honor for the Jacksons. [34] Cecelia was known for her precision and professionalism, as well as for her gracious Southern hospitality while living in Alabama.
  
• John Joseph Jackson (born 1946) – John was one of the younger sons and followed an adventurous path. He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [34] In the late 1960s, with the Vietnam War ongoing, John enlisted in the U.S. Army. [42] He served honorably and became a veteran of the Vietnam War. After military service, he continued in the Army as a career, being stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, among other postings. John married twice: first to Mae Henderson in 1971, and later to Brenda Davis in 1979. [44,45] He balanced military life with family life, and upon retirement from the Army, he remained active in veterans’ organizations and community projects.
  
• Gerald Patrick Jackson (born 1948) – Gerald, sometimes called “Gerry,” was the quiet and gentle soul of the family. He married Loi [surname], and together they forged a life that took them to various states. Gerald’s career included work in skilled trades and later in supervisory roles, though among siblings he was known for being less vocal about his own accomplishments. He was an anchor of support at family gatherings, often traveling to see relatives and help out. Details of Gerald’s professional life are less documented, a sign of his humble nature.
  
• Thaddeus Michael Jackson (born 1955) – The baby of the family, named after Anna’s father, Thaddeus was a source of delight to his older siblings. His birth was even noted in the local newspaper for a lighthearted reason: he was the 50th baby born at St. Ann’s Hospital in the record-breaking month of November 1955, making him a bit of a celebrity as a “baby boomer”. [46] Thad, as he’s often called, grew up mostly after Fred’s passing, under the loving eye of his mother and older brothers and sisters. He married Charlie Salgot. [47] Thad’s career led him into public service administration, and he remains the keeper of family stories, having heard many tales secondhand about events like the Jessie Brown incident that happened before he was born.
  

In all of their endeavors, Anna’s children embodied the principles of hard work, education, faith, and community service that she and Fred lived by. Anna Elizabeth Mundy Jackson’s life journey – from a girl in Helena helping her widowed father, to a young mother surviving adversity, to a matriarch of a large and loving family – is a remarkable story of strength and grace. Though she never sought the spotlight, her refusal to compromise her principles and her unwavering devotion to others left an indelible mark. To this day, the descendants of Anna Jackson cherish her memory. They pass down the story of that Irish blessing she gave and strive to live up to the example she set. Anna’s legacy lives on in the successes of her children and grandchildren, and in the enduring lesson that a life of love, courage, and integrity can profoundly inspire generations to come.^[a]

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