Harold B. Jackson Jr.
Harold Baron Jackson Jr. (December 28, 1939 – February 14, 2016) was an American lawyer and judge from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a Wisconsin circuit court judge in Milwaukee County for 12 years and was the first African American circuit court judge in Wisconsin history. Earlier, he served as president of the Milwaukee School Board and was also the first African American to hold that office.
Harold B. Jackson Jr. | |
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| Wisconsin Circuit Judge for the Milwaukee Circuit, Branch 18 | |
| In office August 1, 1978 – December 16, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Transitioned from 2nd circ. |
| Succeeded by | Patricia D. McMahon |
| Wisconsin Circuit Judge for the 2nd Circuit, Branch 18 | |
| In office January 7, 1974 – July 31, 1978 | |
| Appointed by | Patrick Lucey |
| Preceded by | Christ T. Seraphim |
| Succeeded by | Transitioned to Milwaukee circ. |
| President of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors | |
| In office July 6, 1971 – December 1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1939 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2016 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives | Jewell Jackson McCabe (sister) |
| Alma mater | Marquette University Marquette Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge |
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