Elihu Jackson

Elihu Emory Jackson (born November 3, 1837 in Wicomico County , Maryland , † December 27, 1907 in Baltimore , Maryland) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and governor of the state of Maryland from 1888 to 1892 .

Early years and political advancement

Jackson attended local schools in his home country. Then he ran a general store in the place Delmar . He was also involved in the grain trade. In this area, his business area extended to Salisbury , Baltimore and Washington .

Jackson was a member of the Maryland House of Representatives from 1882 to 1883 and a member of the Maryland Senate from 1884 to 1886 . On November 8, 1887, he was elected the new governor of his state.

Governor of maryland

Elihu Jackson began his four-year term on January 11, 1888. During his tenure, secret voting was introduced in elections. A regular inspection of tobacco growers was abolished and foreign companies operating in Maryland were made taxable. Governor Jackson also grappled with a scandal in his administration when his Treasury Secretary was accused of embezzling public funds.

Another résumé

Jackson's term ended on January 13, 1892. Between 1895 and 1897 he was again a member of the Senate of his state. Then he withdrew from politics. Elihu Jackson died in Baltimore on December 27, 1907. He had five children with his wife, Nannie Rider.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• Elihu Jackson in the National Governors Association (English)
• The Political Graveyard (English)
• Elihu Jackson in the database of Find a Grave (English)