George Washington Jackman

George Washington Jackman Jr. (January 22, 1814 – January 4, 1895) was an American shipbuilder and politician from Newburyport, Massachusetts.

Early life Jackman's family had been involved in shipbuilding in Newburyport since 1790. In 1849, he purchased the shipyard of his deceased brother, Stephen. That same year he launched his first vessel, the Hollander, a 525-ton bark. In 1850, he constructed his first clipper ship, the 525-ton Arab.

Between 1850 and 1861, Jackman constructed nine clipper ships (Hussar, Whistler, Starr King, War Hawk, Charmer, Black Prince, Daring, Reynard, Fear Not), four barks (Annie Buckman, Falcon, Said Bin Sultan, and Nabob) and one schooner (Lydia).

In 1861, Jackman secured a contract to build the USS Marblehead, a 529-ton gunboat, for the United States Navy. In 1863, Jackman completed the 1,040-ton USS Ascutney.

In 1863, Jackman constructed the A. N. Franklin (bark) and the Newbury (brig). The following year he built another clipper ship, the Nonantum.

In 1874, Jackman built the 1,350 ton Exporter and Reporter. The shipyard closed that December following the launch of his last ship, the 1,419-ton Landseer. Jackman was elected to his own term in 1862 and served again from 1864 to 1865. From 1871 to 1872 he served another stint on the Board of Aldermen. In 1877, Jackman was elected to his fourth and final term as mayor.

Federal government From 1858 to 1862, Jackman served as Newburyport's Postmaster. From 1886 to 1890, Jackman was the Collector of Customs for the Newburyport District.

State government In 1868, Jackman represented the 1st Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.