Ralph Ward Jackson
Ralph Ward Jackson (7 June 1806, Normanby – 6 August 1880, London)[1] was a British politician who founded West Hartlepool, England in the 19th century. Son of William and Susanna Louisa Ward-Jackson, a Conservative, he was elected at the 1868 general election as the first the Member of Parliament for The Hartlepools, but was defeated at the 1874 general election.[2]
Ward Jackson Park, which is located on the westerly end of Elwick Road in Hartlepool is named in his memory.[3]
References[]
- ^ Boase, F., Modern English biography, 6 vols, 1892-1921
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1977]. British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 143. ISBN 0-900178-26-4.
- ^ "Ward Jackson Park". Hartlepool History Then and Now. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- Waggott, Eric (1980). Jackson's Town: The Story of the Creation of West Hartlepool and the Success and downfall of its founder, Ralph Ward Jackson. Printability Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-9501306-1-3. OCLC 8219630.
External links[]
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Ralph Ward Jackson
- Ralph Ward Jackson
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