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True' merit is recognized sooner or later, the exceptions simply proving the rule; and thus it has been in the case of James H. Jackson, a well-known citizen of Yonkers, who has climbed to the very responsible position which he now occupies, solely on account of his genuine business ability and personal worth. His superiors in the great commercial house with which he is connected feel that in him they have one in whom they can place implicit trust and confidence, certain that he will not neglect the least of his duties, and that everything which he agrees to accomplish will be promptly and conscientiously performed. Such employees are the strong foundations on which every successful business is reared, and the great and prosperous merchants =of this decade acknowledge this fact cheerfully and act accordingly.

James H. Jackson comes from sturdy Protestant-Irish stock, than which there is none better nor more loyal to the highest motives which govern citizens of this great republic, once they have come under its mantle of protection. James Jackson, the father of our subject, was a native of the northern part of the Emerald Isle, there growing to manhood. He learned the trade of gardening and found his chief pleasure among the plants and trees, in the pure, open air, for he was a great lover of nature. Coming to the United States when a young man he followed his favorite occupation during his entire active life — for a period in Boston, Massachusetts, and for about a quarter of a century in New York city and Yonkers. His home was in this city for several decades and here he was an active and earnest member of Westminster Presbyterian church. In his political faith he was a zealous Republican. He enjoyed the esteem and genuine regard of all who knew him. The maiden name of his wife was Sarah Matthews.

The birth of James H. Jackson took place in Riverdale, now a part of New York city, April 22, 1858. For some time he was a pupil in Yonkers school No. 6, but when he was a lad of about fourteen he left his studies and commenced working in the hat factory of John T. Waring, being employed there for some three years. In 1885 he became connected with the Alexander Smith Carpet Mills, and was here occupied in the weaving of chenille by hand, and later he secured employment in the dyeing department of the moquette mills for three years. Since 1894 he has held the position of head of this important department, and has under his supervision one hundred and ten men. He is a thorough and practical master of his trade, and takes special pride and interest in the excellence of the work turned out from his branch of the immense establishment, which is one of the largest carpet manufactories m the world. In the matter of politics Mr. Jackson adheres to the creed of his father, and renders his allegiance to the nominees and principles set forth by the Republican party.

The pleasant and thoroughly attractive home of our subject and his recently wedded bride is one in which their numerous friends delight to assemble, for the hospitality of the host and hostess is genuine and free from ostentation. Mrs. Jackson was Miss Mildred J. Bell, a daughter of the late John Bell, a respected citizen of Yonkers, and her marriage to Mr. Jackson was solemnized on the 19th of October, 1898.