Jackson Robert Cartwright

Jackson Robert Cartwright (1870/1871 – December 7, 1957) was an American politician and Baptist preacher from Oklahoma. He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives between 1929 and 1932. He was the father of Wilburn Cartwright.

Jackson Robert Cartwright
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1929–1932
Personal details
Born1870/1871
DiedDecember 7, 1957
Political partyDemocratic Party
ChildrenWilburn Cartwright
Keith Cartwright
Buck Cartwright
RelativesJan Eric Cartwright (grandson)
Lynn Cartwright (granddaughter)
Peter Cartwright (great-uncle)

Career and family

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Jackson Robert Cartwright moved to Wapanucka, Oklahoma in 1903, where he was a Baptist preacher for over 50 years.[1] He served two terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives elected in 1928 and 1930.[2] He also served as chaplain for the Oklahoma House.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party.[3]

Cartwright was the patriarch of the Cartwright political family in Oklahoma. The family included three of his sons who served in elected office: Wilburn Cartwright, Keith Cartwright, and Buck Cartwright.[4] He married Emma Baker Cartwright and they had eight children.[5] He died December 7, 1957.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cartwright Rites To Be Held Today". The Lawton Constitution and Morning Press. December 8, 1957. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  2. ^ "ALL MEMBERS OF THE OKLAHOMA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES" (PDF). okhouse.gov. Oklahoma House of Representatives. December 4, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 28, 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Death Ends One of Longest Political Sagas in Oklahoma". Henryetta Daily Free-Lance. January 27, 1991. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Cartwright's Rites Today". Tulsa Daily World. December 8, 1957. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  5. ^ Kosmerick, Todd J. "Cartwright, Wilburn (1891–1979)". okhistory.org. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved 26 April 2023.