Katherine Esther Jackson was born on May 4, 1930, she is the matriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers that includes her children Michael and Janet Jackson. Jackson was born as Kattie B. Screws in Clayton, Alabama on May 4, 1930, the elder daughter of Martha (née Upshaw; December 14, 1907 – April 30, 1990) and Prince Albert Screws (October 16, 1907 – January 21, 1997). Jackson contracted polio at age two, which left her with a noticeable limp. In 1934, her father changed his surname to Scruse and renamed her Katherine Esther Scruse. As a child, Jackson aspired to become an actress or a country singer, but was dismayed to find no notable Black country stars. Her parents divorced when she was still a child. She attended Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana, where she joined the school band.
Meeting Joe Jackson and Starting a Family
In 1947, Katherine met Joseph Jackson, a boxer and aspiring musician who would eventually become her husband. The two married on November 5, 1949, and began their lives together in Gary, Indiana. Joe worked at a local steel mill, but his ambitions were much larger than a nine-to-five job. Together, Katherine and Joe had ten children: Maureen (Rebbie) born May 29, 1950, Sigmund (Jackie) born May 4, 1951, Toriano (Tito) born October 15, 1953 and died September 15, 2024, Jermaine born December 11, 1954, LaToya born May 29, 1956, Marlon born March 12, 1957, Brandon (Marlon’s twin, who sadly died shortly after birth), Michael born August 29, 1958 and died June 25, 2009, Steven (Randy) born October 29, 1961, and Janet born May 16, 1966. Katherine was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and raised her children in the faith, instilling values of discipline, hard work, and faith in God. #katherinejackson #networth #lifestyle #biography #trendingrumors #michaeljackson #titojackson
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