Frederick Jackson (politician)

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Frederick Jackson (born October 9, 1847 in Kirkland , Oneida County , New York , †  July 28, 1915 in Providence , Rhode Island ) was an American politician . Between 1905 and 1908 he was lieutenant governor of the state of Rhode Island.

Career

Frederick Jackson studied at Cornell University until 1873 and then worked in the insurance industry. He was also a member of the New York State Militia, which made it to lieutenant colonel. From 1891 he lived in Providence, where he was the manager of a life insurance company. There he also became a member of the trade committee. Politically, he joined the Republican Party .

In 1904, Jackson was elected Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island alongside George H. Utter . He held this office between 1905 and 1908. He was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate . In 1907 he ran unsuccessfully for the office of governor. After serving as Lieutenant Governor, he worked as an investment banker. He died in Providence on July 28, 1915.

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SURNAME Jackson, Frederick
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH October 9, 1847
PLACE OF BIRTH Kirkland , Oneida County , New York
DATE OF DEATH July 28, 1915
Place of death Providence , Rhode Island