Sheldon Jackson was an American politician who served as a representative of the state of New York. Born on September 23, 1863 in Irving, New York, he pursued a career in law and was admitted to the bar in 1884. Jackson served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1889 to 1895, and later as a U.S. representative from 1895 to 1907. During his political tenure, he was affiliated with the Republican Party. Sheldon Jackson passed away on December 7, 1942 in Buffalo, New York, leaving behind a legacy of public service in the field of politics.