Mortimer M. Jackson (1809-1889) Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
(1848-1853) "In all his social, personal, and official relations
Judge Jackson was eminently a polite, courtly, dignified
gentleman of the old school; treating at all times his
associates and acquaintances with the kindest and most
respectful consideration." - Silas U. Pinney, Jackson's memorial
service (1891) Mortimer Melville Jackson was born March 5, 1809,
in Rensselaerville, New York. He attended college in New York
City. While a merchant in New York, Jackson became an active
member and vice president of the Mercantile Library Association.
In 1834, he organized a delegation to the Young Men's New York
State Whig Convention. Jackson moved to Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, in 1838. He established a law practice and settled
disputes in the lead mining industry. In 1841, he was appointed
attorney general of the Wisconsin Territory and held the office
until 1846. In 1848, Jackson was elected circuit judge for the
5th Judicial Circuit, covering one-thir