Background
Jackson, John Ellett was born on August 3, 1892 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of Alexander Ellett and Abby Frederick (Watts) Jackson.
Jackson, John Ellett was born on August 3, 1892 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of Alexander Ellett and Abby Frederick (Watts) Jackson.
Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1916.
Private practice law, New Orleans, from 1921. Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Louisiana, 1928. Chairman Republican State Central Committee, Louisiana, 1929-1934.
Republican national committeeman for Louisiana, 1934-1952, member executive committee, 1951-1952, sub-commission on South, 1950-1952. Chairman Louisiana delegation Republican National Conventions, 1932, 36, 40, 44, 48.
Former trustee Robert A. Taft Memorial Foundation, Inc. Member American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association (president 1936-1937) Clubs: Mason (New Orleans) ( Knights Templar, Shriner), Pickwick, Stratford (New Orleans).
Married Mary Louise Allen, December 29, 1917. Children: Mary Allen (Mistress H. Robert Corder), John E. Junior.