Oscar L. Jackson
Oscar L. Jackson | |
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From 1922's The Colonel's Diary: Journals Kept Before and During the Civil War | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 24th district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | George Van Eman Lawrence |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Warren Ray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1840 Shenango Township, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 16, 1920 (aged 79) New Castle, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Oscar Lawrence Jackson (September 2, 1840 – February 16, 1920) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and the commander of an Ohio infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War.