William Jackson (Canadian politician)
For other people named William Jackson, see William Jackson (disambiguation).
| William Jackson | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Elgin West | |
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In office 1904–1908 | |
| Preceded by | Jabel Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Wilson Crothers |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 18, 1858 Port Stanley, Canada West |
| Died | May 31, 1938 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Conservative |
William Jackson (April 18, 1858 – May 31, 1938) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Port Stanley, Canada West, Jackson was educated at the High School of St. Thomas and the Ontario Business College in Belleville, Ontario. A farmer by occupation, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Elgin West in the general elections of 1904. A Conservative, he did not run in 1908.
He was County Councillor for District No. 3, County of Elgin for eight years and Warden of the County in 1902.
References
- William Jackson (Canadian politician) – Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian Parliament; biographical sketches and photo-engravures of the senators and members of the House of Commons of Canada. Being the tenth Parliament, elected November 3, 1904
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