Charles Jackson (Rhode Island politician)

Charles Jackson
18th Governor of Rhode Island
In office
May 6, 1845 – May 6, 1846
Lieutenant GovernorByron Diman
Preceded byJames Fenner
Succeeded byByron Diman
Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
1841–1842
Preceded byHenry Y. Cranston
Succeeded byRichard K. Randolph
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from Providence
In office
1839–1842
Serving with various (multi-member district)
Preceded byVarious (multi-member district)
Succeeded byVarious (multi-member district)
Personal details
Born(1797-03-04)March 4, 1797
DiedJanuary 21, 1876(1876-01-21) (aged 78)
Resting placeNorth Burial Ground
PartyWhig,
Liberation Party
Spouse(s)Catharine Dexter
Phebe Tisdale
Alma materBrown University
ProfessionLawyer, Businessman

Charles Jackson (March 4, 1797 – January 21, 1876) was the 18th Governor of Rhode Island from 1845 to 1846.