William Jackson (Canadian politician)

William Jackson
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Elgin West
In office
1904–1908
Preceded by Jabel Robinson
Succeeded by Thomas Wilson Crothers
Personal details
Born April 18, 1858
Port Stanley, Canada West
Died May 31, 1938 (aged 80)
Political party Conservative

William Jackson (April 18, 1858 – May 31, 1938) was a Canadian politician.

Born in Port Stanley, Canada West, Jackson was educated at the High School of St. Thomas and the Ontario Business College in Belleville, Ontario. A farmer by occupation, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for the riding of Elgin West in the general elections of 1904. A Conservative, he did not run in 1908.

He was County Councillor for District No. 3, County of Elgin for eight years and Warden of the County in 1902.

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