Researching Hugh Jamieson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 8340 people with the Jamieson surname? In that year Jamieson was ranked number 488 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Hugh means "Bright in Mind and Spirit" and is of Teutonic origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Hugh Jamieson and the Jamieson Family History
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Hugh Pierce Jamieson
Hugh Pierce Jamieson (September 1, 1852 – October 22, 1936) was an American businessman and politician.
Born to Scottish immigrants in Poynette, Wisconsin, Jamieson went to University of Wisconsin and Northwestern Business College. He was a dealer in coal, grain, lumber, machinery, and livestock. Jamieson helped start the Central Wisconsin Trust Company and the Bank of Poynette. Jamieson served on the high school board as clerk and director and on the Poynette village board as trustee. In 1893, Jamieson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Jamieson died in Poynette, Wisconsin.
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