In the early 1900s, when Rev. Ernest Jackson and his family lived in Brazil, the trip into the interior where they made their home took 6 weeks or more. They traveled by train from Salvador on the coast (1) to Petrolina (2), then by steamboat to Barra (3). From there they used canoes and mules to travel up the Rio Preto River to Santa Rita de Cassia (4) which was known as Santa Rita de Rio Preto at that time. Ernest eventually transported a small steam launch via ship from New York to use on this last leg of the trip. Six of Rev. Ernest and Jannette's 8 children were born in Santa Rita de Rio Preto.
Later the family moved to Vitoria (5). They also spent time in Campo Grande (6), Sao Paulo (7) and Rio de Janeiro (8).
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The photo below was taken at Campo Grande. Left to Right: Rev. Ernest Jackson, his son Ernest Jackson (Jr.), an unidentified man, son Judson Jackson. The two men on the right are not identified.
General Sources Used on this Page
- [S1376] Photo and map data courtesy Ramon Jackson.