Samuel D. Jackson
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Samuel Dillon Jackson (May 28, 1895 – March 8, 1951) was an American attorney and politician from Indiana. He was the Attorney General of Indiana from 1940 to 1941, and briefly served as a United States Senator in 1944.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Indiana, Appointed by ...
Samuel Dillon Jackson | |
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United States Senator from Indiana | |
In office January 28, 1944 – November 13, 1944 | |
Appointed by | Henry F. Schricker |
Preceded by | Frederick Van Nuys |
Succeeded by | William E. Jenner |
29th Attorney General of Indiana | |
In office June 6, 1940 – January 15, 1941 | |
Governor | M. Clifford Townsend |
Preceded by | Omer Stokes Jackson |
Succeeded by | George N. Beamer |
Prosecuting Attorney of Allen County, Indiana | |
In office January 1, 1924 – December 31, 1927 | |
Preceded by | Louis F. Crosby |
Succeeded by | Edwin R. Thomas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1895-05-28)May 28, 1895 Lafayette Township, Allen County, Indiana |
Died | March 8, 1951(1951-03-08) (aged 55) Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Resting place | Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anna Fern Bennett (m. 1914-1951, his death) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Indiana Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Office of the Judge Advocate General, Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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