Jacob Jordan (soldier), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian soldier (1770-1829)
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About Jacob Jordan (soldier)
- Jacob Jordan (March 31, 1770 – 1829) was a seigneur, soldier, businessman and political figure in Lower Canada.
- He represented Effingham in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1796 to 1800. He was born in Montreal, the son of Jacob Jordan and Ann Livingston.
- Jordan served in the British infantry, reaching the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
- In 1793, he married Catherine Grant.
- Jordan inherited the seigneury of Terrebonne from his father in 1796, owning it until 1802.
- In 1797, he retired from the army on half-pay.
- Jordan was involved in the grain trade and in exporting goods.
- He also served as justice of the peace.
- Jordan did not run for reelection to the assembly in 1800.
- Later in life, he served as governor of an island in the West Indies.
- He died in England. His wife's sister Ann married Samuel Gerrard.
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