Legislator Details
William B. Jackson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/28/1831
City:
County: Tompkins (Thompkins?), NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/1/1905
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/3/1905
City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Frances; children: Willie, Kate, Harvey, Mary, Harry H., Frederic C.
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William P. and Julia (Grimmell) Jackson. He moved to Michigan from New York in 1848. He practiced law in Oakland County, 1853-73; moved to Detroit in October, 1873, and practiced law there at least through 1891.
Notable Facts:
Death certificate gives birth dates as Sept. 21, 1831.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Federal Relations , Rules and Joint Rules , Special Committee on Apportionment of Congressional and Legislative Districts, Special Committee on Michigan State Asylum for Insane Investigation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: City of Detroit
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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