Jackson was born in Brewer, Maine, USA, on 31 October 1913, to parents Roy Wellington Barstow (1882–1958) and Lula Maddox (1890–1943). She had at least four siblings: Helen Marie Whitehouse (1912–2001), Virginia Derby (1918–2008), Roy Wellington Barstow (1920–1990), and Franklin Irving Barstow (1925–1999).
In 1942, she married Donald Harry Jackson (1919-1970), and the couple had at least three children.
Jackson died in Bourne, Massachusetts, USA, on 29 December 2023 at the age 110 years, 59 days.
Her age was verified by Stefan Maglov and Okiku S., and validated by LongeviQuest on 9 November 2023.
* “Roy Wellington Barstow Sr.” – Find A Grave
* “Thankful to everyone who can send a birthday card to Madelene Jackson…” – Facebook, (State Representative Steve Xiarhos), 28 October 2023
* “Deeply honored to have attended the Birthday Party for 110-year-old Madelene Barstow Jackson…” – Facebook, (State Representative Steve Xiarhos), 31 October 2023
* “Obituary” – Dignity Memorial