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American farmer, lawyer, and politician (1757–1831) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Jackson (January 9, 1757 – May 17, 1831) was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician.
George Jackson | |
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Member of the Ohio Senate from Muskingum County | |
In office 1817–1819 | |
Preceded by | Ebenezer Buckingham, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Samuel Sullivan |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1809–1812 | |
Preceded by | Multi-member at-large district |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | James Machir |
Succeeded by | John Smith |
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Neville |
Succeeded by | James Machir |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1794 | |
In office 1785–1791 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Cecil County, Province of Maryland, British America | January 9, 1757
Died | May 17, 1831 74) Zanesville, Ohio, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Falls Township, Muskingum County, Ohio |
Occupation | farmer, lawyer, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Virginia militia |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Born in Cecil County in the Province of Maryland to John and Elizabeth (Cummins) Jackson,[1] his family moved to Virginia. He served in the Virginia militia during the American Revolutionary War, attaining the rank of colonel.
He later studied law and entered state politics, becoming a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. In 1788 he was a delegate to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, which ratified the United States Constitution. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives and served from 1795 to 1797 and 1799 to 1803. In about 1806, Jackson moved to Zanesville, Ohio, and served in the state legislature. He died there on May 17, 1831, and was buried in Falls Township.
George Jackson was married to Elizabeth Brake (daughter of John Brake) and was the father of United States Representatives John G. Jackson and Edward B. Jackson
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