Could you please help-need the model number of White Treadle Sewing Machine, serial number is 1499 704, possible year 1887. Singer has a great website for obtaining manuals but need the model. Thank you.

White machine records are somewhat sketchy, but you've probably got a White model VS III, dated 1907. The 1887 date you refer to is most likely the date of patent. An 1887 machine would have a serial number of around 6000. Your machine should look quite similar to the one listed here:
1906 White VSIII Treadle Sewing Machine pictures from good times photos on webshots (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/576635443korusI)

Thank you! Your photos are fantastic and will be extremely helpful. First stop is obtaining the manual, then maintenance, some careful cleaning and see where I am. I am hoping to use my "green" machine (who would have imagined going back to treadle would save energy and be a good form of exercise). Whatever happens, it is so beautiful to look at. Thank you again very much for your help!

You're most welcome. To elaborate further, I found it wasn't easy to date my 1879 White VS I (serial number 85915). Apparently, existing White records only go back to 1900. Machines prior to that have been dated by sales receipts and other means, giving us a basic time frame of when these machines were made. White is now owned by Husqvarna Viking. It is rumored they have helped some people date their machines. There are also a few internet resources for post-1900 machines, the most comprehensive of which I've found here:
Serial Numbers/Dating List pictures from hobbies & interests photos on webshots (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/478886693lsIAUe)

I recently purchased a "The Jackson" treadle sewing machine. I can not find any information on it. Is anyone familiar with this machine? Is it a White or Singer knock off? The serial number is 1868403. Raising the lid lifts the machine up. Do you know if Singer bobbins will fit?

Any information you give me will be helpful. Thank you

Were you able to find everything you were looking for? I am in the same boat. Where to start?