Henry Rutherford "Harry" Jackman, OC (November 5, 1900 – November 22, 1979) was a Canadian politician and successful entrepreneur. In 1973, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Harry Jackman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Rosedale | |
| In office 1940–1949 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Gladstone Clarke |
| Succeeded by | Charles Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Rutherford Jackman November 5, 1900 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | November 22, 1979 (aged 79) |
| Resting place | Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto |
| Political party | National Government Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Coyne Rowell |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Businessman, lawyer |
Life and career
editJackman represented the electoral district of Rosedale in the House of Commons of Canada from 1940 to 1949. He was first elected in 1940 as a member of Robert Manion's World War II National Government caucus (which, despite the name, formed the Official Opposition in the House of Commons) after wresting his party's nomination from Conservative incumbent Harry Gladstone Clarke. Jackman was re-elected in 1945 as a Progressive Conservative. He ran again in 1949 but was defeated.
In business, Jackman built the Empire Life group of financial service companies during the Great Depression.
Marriage and children
editIn 1930, Jackman married Mary Coyne Rowell (1904–1994), daughter of Canadian lawyer and politician Newton Rowell. Together, they had four children – Henry (Hal), Frederic (Eric), Edward and Nancy.
References
editExternal links
edit- Henry R. Jackman – Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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