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| Henry Jacksoon, Sr. |
In 1972 Marshal Vic Anderson, City Marshal for the City Court of Hammond, 7th Ward Tangipahoa Parish hired Henry Jackson, Sr. as a Deputy Marshal Marshal Anderson. Deputy Jackson served court orders issued from City Court of Hammond, Subpoenas, civil citations and evictions were served in the jurisdiction of the 7th Ward of Tangipahoa which include Hammond, Ponchatoula, Manchac, and surrounding areas.
After Marshal Anderson retired, his son Gordon Anderson was elected as City Marshal in 1975. Henry Jackson, Sr, was appointed the first African American Chief Deputy Marshal under Marshal Gordon Anderson's administration. The offices grew when Chief Deputy Jackson first became a deputy. His duties included the daily supervision of the Deputy's and overseeing Courtroom Security.
As of November 5, 2006, Henry Jackson, Sr. has been employed with the Marshal's Office for 34 years during which he served as Chief Deputy Marshal for 31 years.
Source: The Collection of Henry Jackson, Sr.
