Joseph H. Jackson | |
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| Member of theNew York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1843 – December 31, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas R. Powell |
| Succeeded by | Francis D. Flanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Hall Jackson (1787-06-11)June 11, 1787 |
| Died | January 7, 1856(1856-01-07) (aged 68) Malone, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Politician, attorney |
Joseph Hall Jackson (June 11, 1787 – January 7, 1856) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Jackson was born on June 11, 1787, inNew Durham, New Hampshire. He attendedDartmouth College, graduating from there in 1807.[1]
In 1808, Jackson taught inDanvers, Massachusetts. Shortly afterwards, heread law inNew York City for three years. He was admitted to the bar in 1811 and initially practiced inDurham, New York.[1] He later started practicing inAlbany. In 1833, he moved toMalone.[2]
In 1841, Jackson was appointedDistrict Attorney ofFranklin County. He served in theNew York State Assembly in1843. In the1844 New York state election, he was theWhig Party candidate forCanal Commissioner.[2]
For a time, Jackson worked as a newspaper editor and contributor for theNorthern Spectator after its previous editor George P. Allen retired. In 1844, he formed a law partnership with A. B. Parmelee, which lasted for two years. He later created a law firm with John Hutton. The firm later includedAlbert Hobbs.[1]
Jackson married Elizabeth Gillette in 1829.[1] Their daughter, Elizabeth L., married Judge Horace A. Taylor.[3] He was avestryman in the localEpiscopal Church.[4]
Jackson died in Malone on January 7, 1856.[1]
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Franklin County 1843 | Succeeded by |
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