| Birth | 24 Mar 1843 | William Jackson Current was born on 24 Mar 1843 in Henry County, Indiana. |
1850 Census
(with Parents)
| 15 Oct 1850 | William appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of Stony Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, as William Current, in the household of his parents, Mary and James Current III. He is a 6 year old male. He was born in Indiana and attended school in the year. |
1860 Census
(with Parents)
| 11 Jun 1860 | William appeared in the 1860 Federal Census of Stoney Creek, Henry County, Indiana, as William Currants, in the household of his parents, Mary and James Current III. He is a male age 17. He was born in Indiana. He attended school within the year. |
| Marriage | 24 Dec 1868 | William Jackson Current and Nancy J. Bechtelheimer, daughter of Jacob Bechtelheimer and Catherine Mahoney, were married on 24 Dec 1868 in Henry County, Indiana. |
| 1870 Census | 12 Aug 1870 | William appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Home, Brown County, Minnesota, as William J. Current, with his wife, Nancy. Their son, Cyrus, was listed as living with them. He is a white male, age 26. His occupation is farmer. He was born in Indiana. He is a male citizen of the U.S. 21 years of age and up. |
| 1880 Census | 4 Jun 1880 | William Jackson Current appeared as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Home, Brown County, Minnesota, as William Current. Living with him was his wife, Nancy, and their children, Cyrus, Ida, Scott and Clayton. He is a married white male, age 37. His occupation is farmer. He was born in Indiana. His mother and father were born in Virginia. |
| 1900 Census | 6 Jun 1900 | William Jackson Current appeared as head of household in the 1900 Federal Census of Home Township, Brown County, Minnesota, as William Current. Living with him was his wife, Nancy, and their children, Scott, Clayton, Catherine and Milo. He is a married white male, age 57. Born May 1843. He has been married 31 years. He was born in Indiana. His mother and father were born in Virginia. His occupation is farmer. He was unemployed 0 months. He can read, write, and speak English. He owns his home, free of mortgage. It is a farm, number 39 on the farm schedule. |
| 1910 Census | 29 Apr 1910 | William appeared in the 1910 Federal Census of Home Township, Brown County, Minnesota, as W. J. Current, with his wife, Nancy. Their son, Scott, was listed as living with them, as well as their daughter-in-law, Clara R. Runck. He is a married white male, age 67. Married 16 years. He was born in Indiana. His mother and father were born in West Virginia. He can speak English. HIs occupation is farmer on a general farm. He is an employer. He can read and write. He owns his home, free of mortgage. It is a farm, number 108 on the farm schedule. |
| Death | 21 Jan 1916 | William Jackson Current died on 21 Jan 1916 in Home Township, Brown County, Minnesota, at age 72. |
| Burial | after 21 Jan 1916 | He was buried after 21 Jan 1916 in Current Cemetery, located in Home Township, Brown County, Minnesota.  |
William Jackson Current