Legislator Details
Chester E. Jackson
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/19/1845
City: Arcade NY
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Country: USA
Death
Date: 1/1/1930
City: Ovid
County: Clinton
Country: USA
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Marital Information:
1881 married Eliza Keys of Holley, NY.; children: 3 daughters: Myra, Wilma and Beulah.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: unknown
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Occupation: Consul to Antiqua, Apple farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Wisc from NY 1845. Took over family farm at age 16. Traveled in Florida and Venezuela before appointment to Consul.
Notable Facts:
U.S. Consul to Antigua 1878-1890.
Elected "President of Ovid" 1895
Secretary/Treasurer Clinton Co. Fruit Co.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Prison , Supplies and Expenditures , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ovid
County of Residence Clinton
District: Clinton
District Description: Clinton County
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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