Ralph Ward Jackson
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Ralph Ward Jackson (7 June 1806, Normanby – 6 August 1880, London)[1] was a British railway promoter, entrepreneur, and politician. He founded West Hartlepool, England, in the 19th century.[2]
Preceded byNew constituency
Succeeded byThomas Richardson
Born7 June 1806
Normanby, England
Died6 August 1880 (aged 74)
London, England
Ralph Ward Jackson | |
|---|---|
Ralph Ward Jackson | |
| In office 1868–1874 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1806 Normanby, England |
| Died | 6 August 1880 (aged 74) London, England |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Susanna Swainson |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Railway promoter, entrepreneur |
Life
Son of William and Susanna Louisa Ward-Jackson, he was a Conservative elected at the 1868 general election as the first Member of Parliament for The Hartlepools but was defeated at the 1874 general election.[3]
Ward Jackson Park, located on the western end of Elwick Road in Hartlepool, is named in his memory.[4]
Family
Jackson married Susanna Swainson, daughter of the industrialist Charles Swainson, in 1829. They had one son.[2]
