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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lincolnshire => Topic started by: alisonlbutler on Wednesday 21 March 12 19:39 GMT (UK)
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Im hoping someone can help me,
I have recently been told that my great great grandfather was Mayor of Louth at one point in his life. I was wondering if anyone could either give me or point me in the direction where I might be about to find out more. He was born 1849 and died 1928 and it was sometime between then (not exactly sure on dates, but possibly around the turn of the century?).
His name was Samuel Jesse Jackson.
Thank you
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http://www.louthtowncouncil.gov.uk/Past%20Mayor%27s%20.htm
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http://www.louthtowncouncil.gov.uk/Past%20Mayor%27s%20.htm
According to this site a Sydney JH Jackson was Mayor twice in the early 20th century. Is this possibly him?
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No, he was born 1885, quite young to be mayor in 1918, but there you go.
SHJ was a corn merchant and other things. The business, even in 1933 was in his father's name, M Jackson & son, despite
Deaths Jun 1908
JACKSON Matthew (55) Louth 7a 328
Syd also died young
Deaths Jun 1932
JACKSON Sydney H (47) Louth 7a 619
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True Geoff, But as a businessman at the age of 33 I think it possible. I am more concerned at the likely wrong Christian names.
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This is interesting, I have a picture of him in a mayoral chain and it definatly sys Mayor of Louth on the back of the picture.
I'm now wondering if he was mayor or somewhere else and because he was born in Louth this is where the confusion has arose or something else.
Any ideas?
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I think I may have just found his birth record as Samuel Jesse William Jackson in Oct 1849
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I don't know about earlier in the 20th century, but for as long as I can remember the local newspaper has always printed an article about the 'mayor-to-be' or 'new mayor sworn in'. I think new mayors take office in May.
I expect Louth Library will have old newspapers. If you can't get there yourself, then because you have a year and an approximate time of year, staff may be willing to do a look-up for you.
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That is the modern practice, but prior to 1947 (or 48) local elections were held in early November and new Councils took office towards the end of that month.
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Thank you for that correction, Roger.
In that case Alison, ask the library to look in the paper for November. :)
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He's not in the list - only one JACKSON (Syd), and no Sam at all. :-\
As Sam was a brickie's labourer, I don't think there was any chance of him being mayor in those days.
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Another point which I don't think has been considered; Alison do you have independent corroboration i.e. another photo that the picture is in fact him? Many local authorities keep pictures of past Mayors and Council chairmen on the wall of the council chamber or possibly the council office, might be worth an email to the council.