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Mary Jackson

Memorial Page for Mary Jackson

1737 – Mar 1, 1808(71 years)Died in:Hampton, Virginia

American mathematician and aerospace engineer

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Occupation(3)

mathematicianmilitary flight engineercomputer scientist

Awards(1)

Congressional Gold Medal

Spouse(1)

John Lister

Education(3)

Hampton UniversityPhoenix High SchoolPhenix High School

Mary Jackson (* 1737 in Hampton; † March 1, 1808 in Hampton) was an american mathematician and aerospace engineer. She was 71 years old. She was married to John Lister. She had at least 3 children (1 son and 2 daughters). Her education included Hampton University, Phoenix High School and Phenix High School. She was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. She was buried at Bethel AME Church Cemetery.

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Born in Hampton, Virginia

1737

Died in Hampton, Virginia

1808

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

1951

Congressional Gold Medal

2019

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  • John Lister
  • Joseph Jackson Lister
  • Mary Lister
  • Elizabeth Lister

Mary Jackson. Forever remembered.