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Ebenezer Jackson, Jr.

1796 – 1874

American politician

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About Ebenezer Jackson, Jr.

Lived 1796 – 1874 (aged 78). Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. was an American politician and lawyer.

Ebenezer Jackson Jr. (January 31, 1796 – August 17, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, Jackson pursued academic studies. He was graduated from St. Mary's College (now known as Mount St. Mary's), near Baltimore, Maryland, in 1814. He studied law at the Litchfield Law School, Connecticut. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1821. He moved to Middletown, Connecticut, in 1826. He served as a member of the State house of representatives 1829–1832.

Jackson was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian candidate to the Twenty-third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Samuel A. Foote and served from December 1, 1834, to March 3, 1835. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1834 to the Twenty-fourth Congress. He was again a member of the State house of representatives in 1849. He died in Middletown, Connecticut, August 17, 1874 and is interred in Indian Hill Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Litchfield Law School
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ebenezer Jackson, Jr.?

American politician (1796-1874)

When was Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. born?

Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. was born on 31 January 1796 in Savannah.

When did Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. die?

Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. died on 17 August 1874 in Middletown.

What was Ebenezer Jackson, Jr.'s occupation?

Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Ebenezer Jackson, Jr.?

Ebenezer Jackson, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ebenezer Jackson, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q1278652

· DBpedia: Ebenezer Jackson Jr.

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