Ralph Ward Jackson
Ralph Ward Jackson was a British railway promoter, entrepreneur, and politician. He founded West Hartlepool, England, in the 19th century.
Life
Son of William and Susanna Louisa Ward-Jackson, he was a Conservative elected at the 1868 general election as the first Member of Parliament for The Hartlepools but was defeated at the 1874 general election.Ward Jackson Park, located on the western end of Elwick Road in Hartlepool, is named in his memory.