William Henry Jackson

American painter

Died when: 99 years 87 days (1190 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – June 30, 1942) was an American photographer, Civil War veteran, painter, and an explorer famous for his images of the American West.

He was a great-great nephew of Samuel Wilson, the progenitor of America's national symbol Uncle Sam.He was the great grandfather of cartoonist Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead comics.

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