Franklin Jackes [SEP] place of birth
Franklin Jackes
Franklin Jackes (March 3, 1804 – April 16, 1852) was an early Torontonian politician of the Reform movement.
Early life.
Franklin Jackes was born in London, England, the third child of William Jackes and Catharine Palmer. He had a twin brother who was named Napoleon, but who died in infancy. At the age of eight Franklin Jackes moved with his family to New York City in 1812, however he returned to Europe to serve in the army of the Duke of Wellington as
at the age of 19. They remained married until his death and had eleven children, one of whom was Albert G. Jackes, a doctor in the army of William McDougall and member of the Council of Keewatin, in modern-day Manitoba.
Franklin Jackes was a good friend of James Hervey Price, and named one of his children Price in his honour. His wife Catherine Jackes also adopted two more children after her husband's death.
Political career.
Franklin Jackes was a devout Reformer before and during the