John Clews Jackson (1809-1889)

of Water Street, New York City; Importer & Dealer of Fine English Pottery

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Spouse
Martha Moore (Riker) Jackson (1811-1889)
Children
Mary Anne (Jackson) Riker (1835-1909)
He was born in Staffordshire, England. He was a nephew of James Clews and on coming to America went directly against him in business. Despite an early failure, he died with a fortune of $1-million. He purchased the old Riker house at Newtown that he named "Oak Hill".

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Business Tycoons Gilded Age
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 11/01/2024 and last updated on 12/01/2024.