Edward Jackson (manufacturer)
- Edward Jackson (manufacturer)
Edward Jackson, born: 20 April 1799 at Redding, Connecticut. died: 14 July 1872 at Hamilton, Ontario. Tinware manufacturer. [cite book|title=Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875)|first=Thomas Melville |last=Bailey|publisher=W.L. Griffin Ltd|year=1981] ]Edward came to Canada with his wife (Lydia Ann Sanford) in 1826 and settled at Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake), where he opened a tinware business. Two years later moved to Ancaster, Ontario and opened up a similar firm. The Tin Factory offices were on King Street East near Catharine Street and a foundry on Catharine near Robert Street.
Jackson was also involved in other commercial enterprises. A shareholder and director of the "Gore Bank", director of the "Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway", a stockholder in the "London and Gore Railway" and a provisional director of the Bank of Hamilton.
He gave freely to societies established to assist the freed slaves following the American Civil War. His wife was also involved in charitable work.
Tribute
Jackson Street in the city of Hamilton, Ontario named after him. Resided on "Maiden Lane", and after his death its name was changed to Jackson Street in his honour. A memorial plaque commemorating his work may be seen in Centenary Church.
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