William Humphreys Jackson

William Humphreys Jackson (October 15, 1839 – April 3, 1915) represented Maryland's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1901 to 1905 and from 1907 to 1909. His son, William P. Jackson, was a U.S. Senator from Maryland.

William Humphreys Jackson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1909
Preceded by	Thomas Alexander Smith
Succeeded by	James Harry Covington
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	Josiah Kerr
Succeeded by	Thomas Alexander Smith
Personal details
Born	William Humphreys Jackson October 15, 1839 Salisbury, Maryland
Died	April 3, 1915 (aged 75) Salisbury, Maryland
Resting place	Parsons Cemetery Salisbury, Maryland
Political party	Republican

Jackson was born near Salisbury, Maryland, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1864, he engaged in the manufacture of lumber in Salisbury, and was elected as a Republican to Congress from the Maryland's 1st congressional district, serving two full terms from March 4, 1901 to March 3, 1905. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1904, but was successful two years later in 1906, serving another term for the 1st district from March 4, 1907 to March 3, 1909. He was again an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1908, and resumed lumber manufacturing in Salisbury. He died in Salisbury, and is interred in Parsons Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "William Humphreys Jackson (id: J000029)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.