William Jackson (Canadian politician)
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William Jackson (April 18, 1858 – May 31, 1938) was a Canadian politician.
For other people named William Jackson, see William Jackson (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Member of the Canadian Parliament for Elgin West, Preceded by ...
William Jackson | |
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Member of the Canadian Parliament for Elgin West | |
In office 1904–1908 | |
Preceded by | Jabel Robinson |
Succeeded by | Thomas Wilson Crothers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-04-18)April 18, 1858 Port Stanley, Canada West |
Died | May 31, 1938(1938-05-31) (aged 80) |
Political party | Conservative |
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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 House of Commons of Canada 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.