About John Robert Jackson
Lived 1859 – 1925 (aged 65). John Robert Jackson was a Canadian politician.
John Robert Jackson (March 22, 1859 ) was an Irish-born rancher and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Greenwood in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1909 to 1916 as a Conservative.
He was born in Drumheart, County Cavan, the son of William Jackson, and was educated in Corlisbratten. Jackson came to Ontario in 1871 and to British Columbia in 1885. In 1900, he married Agnes Barbour. Jackson was defeated by future Premier John Duncan MacLean when he ran for reelection in 1916 and again in 1920. He died in Merritt at the age of 65.
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Who was John Robert Jackson?
Canadian politician (1859-1925)
When was John Robert Jackson born?
John Robert Jackson was born on 22 March 1859 in County Cavan.
When did John Robert Jackson die?
John Robert Jackson died on 20 January 1925 in British Columbia, Merritt, British Columbia.
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John Robert Jackson was a politician.
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John Robert Jackson was Canadian.
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