Josiah Jackson

President Josiah Jackson was an American wizard who served as the first President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America.

Biography
Described as "warlike", Jackson was elected into office by his fellow representatives in 1693, as he was considered tough enough to deal with the troubles wizarding America faced in the wake of the Salem Witch Trials. His top priority after taking office was the recruitment of new Aurors.

Etymology
Josiah is a Biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Yoshiyahu, meaning "Yahweh supports". In the Old Testament, this is the name of a king of Judah famous for his religious reforms. He was killed fighting the Egyptians at Megiddo in the 7th century BC.

Jackson is a patronymic English name meaning "son of Jack". The name Jack is derived from a medieval diminutive of John, Jackin.