Edward B. Jackson

Edward B. Jackson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district
In office October 23, 1820 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	James Pindall
Succeeded by	Thomas Newton, Jr.
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Harrison County
In office 1815–1817 Alongside Joseph Johnson, John McWhorter John Davisson
Personal details
Born	Edward Brake Jackson (1793-01-25)January 25, 1793 Clarksburg, Virginia
Died	September 8, 1826(1826-09-08) (aged 33) Bedford Springs, near Bedford, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Military service
Branch/service	Virginia Militia
Rank	Civilian serving as surgeon's mate
Unit	3rd Regular
Battles/wars	War of 1812

Edward Brake Jackson (January 25, 1793 – September 8, 1826) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of George Jackson and brother of John G. Jackson.

Biography

Born in Clarksburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), Jackson attended Randolph Academy at Clarksburg. He studied medicine and commenced practice in Clarksburg. During the War of 1812 he was assigned as a surgeon's mate, Third Regular Virginia Militia, at Fort Meigs, Ohio. He served as a member of the State house of delegates 1815–1818. He served as clerk of the United States district court in 1819.

Jackson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Pindall and reelected to the Seventeenth Congress and served from October 23, 1820, to March 3, 1823. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1822. He died at Bedford Springs, near Bedford, Pennsylvania, September 8, 1826. He was interred near Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Electoral history

1821; Jackson won election with 75.22% of the vote, defeating Federalist Thomas Wilson.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Edward B. Jackson (id: J000010)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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