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Edward B. Jackson

1793 – 1826

American politician

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About Edward B. Jackson

Lived 1793 – 1826 (aged 33). Edward B. Jackson was an American politician.

Edward Brake Jackson (January 25, 1793 – September 8, 1826) was a U.S. representative from Virginia, son of George Jackson and brother of John G. Jackson.

Biography Born in Clarksburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), Jackson attended Randolph Academy at Clarksburg. He studied medicine and commenced practice in Clarksburg. During the War of 1812 he was assigned as a surgeon's mate, Third Regular Virginia Militia, at Fort Meigs, Ohio. He served as a member of the State house of delegates 1815–1818. He served as clerk of the United States district court in 1819.

Jackson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Pindall and reelected to the Seventeenth Congress and served from October 23, 1820, to March 3, 1823. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1822. He died at Bedford Springs, near Bedford, Pennsylvania, September 8, 1826. He was interred near Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Electoral history 1821; Jackson won election with 75.22% of the vote, defeating Federalist Thomas Wilson.

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United States representative, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
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Edward Brake Jackson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward B. Jackson?

American politician (1793-1826)

When was Edward B. Jackson born?

Edward B. Jackson was born on 25 January 1793 in Clarksburg.

When did Edward B. Jackson die?

Edward B. Jackson died on 8 September 1826 in Bedford.

What was Edward B. Jackson's occupation?

Edward B. Jackson was a politician.

What nationality was Edward B. Jackson?

Edward B. Jackson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward B. Jackson

· Wikidata: Q1291615

· DBpedia: Edward B. Jackson

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