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Jack KingstonDavid Russell Jack David Russell Jack Add article description David Russell Jack (5 May 1864, Saint John, New Brunswick–2 December 1913, Clifton Springs, New York) was a Canadian author, editor, publisher, and politician.[1] David Russell Jack Jack's ancestors were United Empire Loyalists who settled in New Brunswick.[1] Jack attended the Saint John Grammar School, graduating in 1881.[1] In 1883 he published his Centennial prize essay on the history of the city and county of St. John, which was greatly acclaimed.[1] In 1884, following the death of his father, Jack took over the family insurance business and also inherited his father's position as Spanish vice-consul.[1] In the decade which followed he served his city on the Common Council as well as… (Source: Wikipedia)
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