William Jackson (Canadian politician)

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William Jackson
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Elgin West
In office
1904–1908
Preceded byJabel Robinson
Succeeded byThomas Wilson Crothers
Personal details
Born(1858-04-18)April 18, 1858
Port Stanley, Canada West
DiedMay 31, 1938(1938-05-31) (aged 80)
Political partyConservative

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 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.

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