Family and Education
b. 24 Oct. 1725, 3rd but 1st surv. s. of George Jackson of Hill House, Richmond, Yorks. by Hannah, da. of William Ward of Guisborough, Yorks. m. (1) 24 Sept. 1745 his cos. Mary (d.1754), da. of William Ward of Guisborough, 3da. surv.; (2) 9 Sept. 1775, Grace, da. and h. of Gwyn Goldstone of Goldstone, Salop, wid. of Robert Neale jun. of Shaw House, Melksham, Wilts., 1s. suc. fa. 1758; cr. Bt. 28 July 1781; took name of Duckett by royal lic. in accordance with the will of his wife’s uncle Thomas Duckett 3 Feb. 1797.
Offices Held
Clerk to clerk of acts, navy office June 1743 – Feb. 1755, chief clerk Feb. 1775 – May 1758, asst. clerk of acts May 1758 – Nov. 1766; dep. sec. of Admiralty and first clerk, marine dept. Nov. 1766 – June 1782; judge adv. of the fleet Feb. 1768 – d.
Main residence: Hartham House, Corsham, Wilts.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
JACKSON, Sir George (1725-1822)
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