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Albert G. Jackes

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Albert G. Jackes (1844 - February 8, 1888) was an early Canadian politician and medical doctor. Jackes served on the short lived Council of Keewatin.

Early life

Jackes was born in Yorkville, Upper Canada in 1844. He grew up in Ontario and went to the University of Toronto.[1]

Political career

Jackes was appointed to serve on the Council of Keewatin, the short lived government for the District of Keewatin territory on November 25, 1876.[2]

Late life

He married his wife Catherine sometime around 1880.[3] He died on February 8, 1888 from a case of bronchitus that developed from a cold he caught on New Years eve.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dr. Jackes Dead". Vol XIV No. 188. Manitoba Daily Free Press. February 9, 1888. p. 4.
  2. ^ "Keewatin Appointments". The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1877. p. 404. Retrieved 2006-10-19.
  3. ^ "Individual Record 1881 census". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved 2008-11-09.