Frederick H. Jackson (Rhode Island politician)

Frederick H. Jackson
39th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
In office
1905–1908
Preceded byGeorge H. Utter
Succeeded byRalph Watrous
Personal details
Born(1847-10-09)October 9, 1847
Kirkland, New York, U.S.
Died1915 (aged 67–68)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Annie Blanchard Ellis
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(m. 1874)​
Parent(s)Frederick J. Jackson
Hannah M. Jackson
Alma materCornell University
ProfessionPolitician, businessman

Frederick H. Jackson (October 9, 1847 – 1915) was an American businessman and politician, who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island from 1905 to 1908.[1][2]

Biography

Jackson was born in Kirkland, New York to the Rev. Frederick J. Jackson and Hannah M. Jackson. He graduated from Cornell University in 1873, and worked in the insurance industry.[1]

He married Annie Blanchard Ellis in 1874, and their children included Frederick Ellis Jackson, principal of the Providence architectural firm, Jackson, Robertson & Adams.

He was a deacon of the Central Congregational Church in Providence, Rhode Island.

References

  1. ^ a b "Frederick H. Jackson Papers". Rhode Island Historical Society.
  2. ^ Education, Rhode Island Board of (1921). Annual Report of the State Board of Education: 1st- Together with the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Education of Rhode Island.
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Governor of Rhode Island
1907 		Succeeded by


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