Richard Jackson (1688–1768), of

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, London, was a British merchant and politician who sat in the

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briefly in 1734. Jackson was a wealthy merchant trading with Italy. He married Elizabeth Clarke, daughter of Edward Clarke. In 1730, he was elected a director of the

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in 1730 and remained a director till he became deputy governor in 1764. Jackson stood for parliament at

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on 6 May 1726, but was defeated in a contest. He stood again for Sudbury at the next by-election on 31 January 1734 as a Government supporter and this time was successfully returned as

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. Three months later he was defeated at the

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, and after raising a petition, he withdrew it. He did not stand for Parliament again, Jackson died on 11 January 1768 leaving a son and two daughters. His only son was Richard Jackson, who was an MP and colonial agent for Connecticut. The Jacksons, father and son, are commemorated in a magnificent marble tomb at

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Norfolk Churches - All Saints, Weasenham
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Richard 1688 births 1768 deaths Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for English constituencies British MPs 1727–1734