ELVA A. JACKSON, postmaster of Troy, Ohio, is one of a family of two children born to Dennison H. and Phoebe (Parker) Jackson. His father, who was a railroad man, died in 1863. The subject of this sketch was born in Dayton, Ohio, February 1, 1850, and was educated in the common schools. In 1871 he located in Tippecanoe, Ohio, and was in the employ of Ford & Co. as assistant engineer and superintendent until July 11, 1898. He was then elected to the office of county clerk of Miami County, in which he served two terms. Afterwards he was engaged in business in Troy until February 10, 1908, when, having been appointed postmaster, he assumed the duties of that office, which he has since held.

Mr. Jackson married Miss Anna M. Wynonhagen, who was a daughter of David Wynonhagen. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church. In politics Mr. Jackson is a Republican. He is well advanced in Free Masonry, belonging to all the divisions of the Order. He has a pleasant residence at the corner of Simpson and Cherry Streets.