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JONES (Soundex J520) — See also BEBKO-JONES, CONES, FLOYD-JONES, FOOTEJONES, JANES, JOHNES, JOHNESSE, JOINES, JONAS, JONE, JONELLE, JONES-SAWYER, JONES-WALSH, JONESORJONZ, JONETTE, JONEZ, JOYNES, JUNIOUS, JUNIS, JUNIUS, SONES.

  Jones, A. C. — of Hot Springs, Garland County, Ark. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arkansas, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, A. Clifford (b. 1921) — of Ladue, St. Louis County, Mo.; Clayton, St. Louis County, Mo. Born in St. Louis, Mo., February 13, 1921. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; lawyer; president, Aluminum Truck Bodies, Inc.; member of Missouri state house of representatives, 1951-58 (St. Louis County 4th District 1951-52, St. Louis County 5th District 1953-58); member of Missouri state senate 7th District, 1965-81. Member, Rotary; Freemasons; Scottish Rite Masons; Shriners; American Legion. Still living as of 1981.
  Relatives: Married, June 22, 1950, to Janet McAfee.
  Jones, A. D. — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, A. Elizabeth (b. 1948) — Born in 1948. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, 1995. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Jones, A. H. — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Mayor of San Antonio, Tex., 1912-13. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, A. J. — of Custer, Custer County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 43rd District, 1907-08. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, A. L. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, A. Sheridan — of Olivet, Hutchinson County, Dakota Territory (now S.Dak.). Dakota territorial auditor, 1874-76; member Dakota territorial council, 1885-86. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Abiel — of Somers, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Somers, 1832-33, 1837. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Abraham — of Richmond County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Richmond County, 1777-78; removed 1778. Expelled from the New York Assembly (his seat was declared vacant) on June 8, 1778, for "being with the enemy.". Died on shipboard in the North Atlantic Ocean, en route back from Canada. Buried at sea in North Atlantic Ocean.
  Jones, Abraham — of Georgia. Georgia state auditor, 1793-98. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Abraham (1845-1899) — of Anniston, Calhoun County, Ala. Born in Wales, 1845. U.S. Consul in Tuxpam, 1897-99, died in office 1899. Died July 14, 1899 (age about 54 years). Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Addison P. — Member of New York state senate 14th District, 1878-79, 1882-83. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Adrian H. — of Luzerne County, Pa. Republican. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 20th District, 1943-46. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Adrienne — of Randallstown, Baltimore County, Md.; Woodstock, Howard County, Md. Democrat. Member of Maryland state house of delegates District 10; elected 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Adrienne — of Toronto, Ontario. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Agnes Crowell See Agnes Jones Gifford
  Jones, Alan R. — of Land O'Lakes, Pasco County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Jones, Albert See J. Albert Jones
  Jones, Albert — of McCracken County, Ky. Democrat. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 3rd District; elected 1990; mayor of Paducah, Ky., 1996-2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Albert — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Oklahoma 2nd District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Jones, Albert — also known as "Superman" — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Candidate in primary for mayor of New Orleans, La., 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Jones, Albert H. — of Pelham, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Pelham; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Alexander C. — U.S. Consul in Chinkiang, 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Alexander Hamilton (1822-1901) — of North Carolina. Born in Buncombe County, N.C., July 21, 1822. Republican. Delegate to North Carolina state constitutional convention, 1865; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 7th District, 1868-71. Died January 29, 1901 (age 78 years, 192 days). Interment at Signal Hill Cemetery, Long Beach, Calif.
  Presumably named for: Alexander Hamilton
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Alfred E. (b. 1920) — of Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa. Born in Clarke County, Iowa, January 20, 1920. Son of Floyd Jones and Elizabeth (Tice) Jones. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; restaurant business; member of Iowa state house of representatives from Clarke County; elected 1950. Methodist. Member, Farm Bureau; American Legion; Toastmasters. Still living as of 1951.
  Relatives: Married to Catherine Dickinson.
  Jones, Alfred H. — of Rhode Island. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Rhode Island 1st District, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Alfred Hanby (1850-1937) — also known as Alfred H. Jones — of Robinson, Crawford County, Ill. Born in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County, Ill., July 4, 1850. Son of John M. Jones. Republican. Lawyer; Crawford County State's Attorney, 1876-77; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1886-88; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1896, 1908, 1916. Methodist. Died in Robinson, Crawford County, Ill., 1937 (age about 86 years). Interment at Robinson New Cemetery, Robinson, Ill.
  Relatives: Son of John M. Jones; married 1872 to Ella M. Thompson (died 1874); married 1878 to Catherine A. Beals.
  Jones, Alfred M. — of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wis. Republican. Member of Wisconsin state senate, 1899-1901. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Alfred Winslow — also known as Alfred W. Jones — of New York City (unknown county), N.Y. U.S. Vice Consul in Berlin, 1931-32. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Alice W. — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Jones, Allan D. — of Newport News, Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Allen (1739-1798) — of North Carolina. Born in Halifax County, N.C., December 24, 1739. Member of North Carolina state senate, 1777; Delegate to Continental Congress from North Carolina, 1779. Died November 10, 1798 (age 58 years, 321 days). Interment in private or family graveyard.
  Relatives: Brother of Willie Jones.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Allen — of Burlington County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Burlington County, 1851-53. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Allison — of Chanhassen, Carver County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Alvin C. — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Candidate for mayor of Toledo, Ohio, 1925, 1927 (primary). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Amanda — of Jackson, Hinds County, Miss. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Amber See P. Amber Jones
  Jones, Andrew B. — of West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pa. Burgess of West Pittston, Pennsylvania, 1933-37, 1954-56. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Andrieus Aristieus (1862-1927) — also known as Andrieus A. Jones — of Las Vegas, San Miguel County, N.M.; East Las Vegas, San Miguel County, N.M. Born near Union City, Obion County, Tenn., May 16, 1862. Democrat. Mayor of Las Vegas, N.M., 1893; member of Democratic National Committee from New Mexico, 1912-20; U.S. Senator from New Mexico, 1917-27; died in office 1927; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Mexico, 1924. Died December 20, 1927 (age 65 years, 218 days). Interment at Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, N.M.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Andros B. — of Nashua, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 20th District, 1901-02. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Anne P. — of Massachusetts. Republican. Member, Federal Communications Commission, 1979-83. Female. Still living as of 1983.
  Jones, Ansel R. — of Saybrook, Middlesex County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Saybrook; elected 1926. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Anson (1798-1858) — of Texas. Born in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Mass., January 20, 1798. Served in the Texas Army during the Texas War of Independence; member of Texas Republic Senate from District of Brazoria, 1839-41; Texas Republic Secretary of State, 1841-44; President of the Texas Republic, 1844-45. Member, Freemasons; Odd Fellows. Committed suicide by gunshot, in the Rice Hotel, Houston, Harris County, Tex., January 9, 1858 (age 59 years, 354 days). Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Tex.
  Jones County, Tex. is named for him.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Jones, Aquilla — of Indiana. Indiana state treasurer, 1857-59. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Arch J. — of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Mrs. Archbold See Marjorie Jones
  Jones, Archibald D. — of Michigan. Square Deal candidate for Michigan state attorney general, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Archibald F. — of Coudersport, Potter County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1920, 1928. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Archie M. — of Baltimore, Md. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Jones, Armistead — of Virginia. Republican. Presidential Elector for Virginia, 1992. Still living as of 1992.
  Jones, Arnold Hallett (b. 1858) — also known as Arnold H. Jones — of Rockland, Knox County, Maine. Born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, 1858. Son of David Jones and Jane Jones. Republican. Mayor of Rockland, Maine, 1907. Congregationalist. Member, Freemasons; Elks. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1882 to Caro S. Fiske.
  Jones, Arthur — of Britton, Marshall County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state senate 21st District, 1951-52, 1955-60. Still living as of 1960.
  Jones, Arthur — of Portales, Roosevelt County, N.M. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Mexico, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Jones, Arthur — also known as Casey Jones — of Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Arthur F. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 9th District, 1986. Still living as of 1986.
  Jones, Arthur H. — of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Arthur H. — of Kearny, Hudson County, N.J. Mayor of Kearny, N.J., 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Arthur L. — of Park Ridge, Cook County, Ill. Mayor of Park Ridge, Ill., 1935-41. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Arthur R. — of Keene, Cheshire County, N.H. Mayor of Keene, N.H., 1926-28. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Arthur W. — of East Orange, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Jones, Asa S. — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1860; U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, 1861-62. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Asa W. See Asahel W. Jones
  Jones, Asahel W. (b. 1838) — also known as Asa W. Jones — of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Born in Ohio, September 13, 1838. Republican. Lawyer; banker; farmer; Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, 1896-1900. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Ashton — of Broadus, Powder River County, Mont. Republican. Delegate to Montana convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933; delegate to Republican National Convention from Montana, 1944, 1952; Montana Republican state chair, 1945. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Augustus See W. Augustus Jones
  Jones, B. J. — of Thomaston, Upson County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, B. M. — of Dallas, Paulding County, Ga. Democrat. Member of Georgia state senate, 1950; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Jones, B. Ned See Bartow Ned Jones
  Jones, B. Todd — U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Jones, Babette — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jones, Banks — of Marlborough, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Marlborough, 1906. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Bartow See E. Bartow Jones
  Jones, Bartow Ned (b. 1944) — also known as B. Ned Jones — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Born November 14, 1944. Son of Nedra Jones and E. Bartow Jones. Democrat. Builder; member of West Virginia state senate 5th District, 1985-94; appointed 1985. Episcopalian or Baptist. Still living as of 2004.
  Relatives: Son of Nedra Jones and E. Bartow Jones; brother of Brereton Chandler Jones; married to Fern Porter. See Jones family of West Virginia.
  Jones, Beatrice — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jones, Becky — of West Virginia. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Ben — of Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Ben E. — of Fayette County, Ala. Delegate to Alabama convention to ratify 21st amendment from Fayette County, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Ben L. (b. 1941) — also known as Ben Jones; "Cooter" — of Georgia. Born in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, N.C., August 30, 1941. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Georgia 4th District, 1989-93; defeated, 1986 (4th District), 1992 (10th District), 1994 (6th District); candidate for U.S. Representative from Virginia 7th District, 2002. Professional actor, best known for his role as "Cooter Davenport" in the 1979-85 television series "Dukes of Hazzard". Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Jones, Benjamin — of Chenango County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Chenango County, 1805-06. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin (1787-1861) — of Ohio. Born in Winchester, Va., April 13, 1787. Democrat. State court judge in Ohio, 1815; member of Ohio state house of representatives, 1821; Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1828; member of Ohio state senate, 1829; U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1833-37 (19th District 1833-35, 18th District 1835-37). Died April 24, 1861 (age 74 years, 11 days). Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Wooster, Ohio.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jones, Benjamin — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Philadelphia County, 1887-90. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin — of Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine. Delegate to Maine convention to ratify 21st amendment from Androscoggin County, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin D. — of Will County, Ill. Will County Treasurer. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin F. — of Pennsylvania. Republican. Chairman of Republican National Committee, 1884-88; speaker, Republican National Convention, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin Franklin, Jr. — Republican. Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: Benjamin Franklin
  Jones, Benjamin Franklin (b. 1870) — of Maplewood, Essex County, N.J. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., January 1, 1870. Republican. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly, 1899-1901; Speaker of the New Jersey State House of Assembly, 1900-01; district judge in New Jersey, 1906-11; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1924. Methodist. Member, Phi Delta Phi; Lions; Freemasons; Shriners. Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: Benjamin Franklin
  Jones, Benjamin R. (b. 1869) — of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa., January 9, 1869. Republican. Lawyer; common pleas court judge in Pennsylvania 11th District, 1910-11, 1921-29; delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin R., Jr. — of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Benjamin Rowland (b. 1906) — also known as Benjamin R. Jones — of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa.; Dallas, Luzerne County, Pa. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa., May 29, 1906. Son of Benjamin Rowland Jones and Margaret Hannah (Williams) Jones. Republican. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948; orphan's court judge in Pennsylvania, 1952-57; justice of Pennsylvania state supreme court, 1957-; chief justice of Pennsylvania state supreme court, 1972-74. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; American Bar Association. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1956 to Jane Randall.
  Jones, Benton B. — of Cortland, Cortland County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1876. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Bernice Viola — of Cambria Heights, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Jones, Bert R. — of Pennsylvania. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 10th District, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Bess Miller — of Natchez, Adams County, Miss. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Beth — of Adelphi, Prince George's County, Md. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jones, Beth Evans L. — of Greenville, Greenville County, S.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jones, Betsy — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Betty — of near Lansing, Eaton County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1965. Female. Still living as of 1965.
  Jones, Betty Jean — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Jones, Bettye — of Tennessee. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Jones, Beverly A. — of New Jersey. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Bevil — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Bishop; speaker, Democratic National Convention, 1988. Methodist. Member, Rotary. Still living as of 2009.
  Jones, Bill — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 5th District, 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Jones, Bill See William J. Jones
  Jones, Bill See William Leon Jones
  Jones, Bill — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Jones, Bill — of Flathead County, Mont. Independent candidate for Montana state house of representatives 8th District, 2010. Still living as of 2010.
  Jones, Billy M. — of Georgia. Adjutant General of Georgia, 1975-. Still living as of 1975.
  Jones, Blythe See C. Blythe Jones
  Jones, Bob See Robert Emmett Jones, Jr.
  Jones, Bob — of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Son of Sam Houston Jones. Member of Louisiana state house of representatives, 1968-72; member of Louisiana state senate, 1972-76; candidate for Governor of Louisiana, 1975. Still living as of 1976.
  Jones, Bob See Robert A. Jones
  Jones, Bob See Robert A. Jones
  Jones, Bob — of South Carolina. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Jones, Boyd B. — of Massachusetts. U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, 1897-1901. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Bradford — of Westchester County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Westchester County 1st District, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Jones, Bradley H. (born c.1965) — of North Reading, Middlesex County, Mass. Born about 1965. Republican. Member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 2004; delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 2004, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Brenda — of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Brereton Chandler (b. 1939) — also known as Brereton C. Jones; Brerry Jones — of Point Pleasant, Mason County, W.Va.; Woodford County, Ky. Born in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, June 27, 1939. Son of Nedra Jones and E. Bartow Jones. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Mason County, 1965-68; Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, 1987-91; Governor of Kentucky, 1991-95. Episcopalian or Presbyterian. Member, Delta Sigma Pi; Omicron Delta Kappa; Beta Theta Pi. Still living as of 2009.
  Relatives: Son of Nedra Jones and E. Bartow Jones; married 1970 to Elizabeth 'Libby' Lloyd (daughter of A. Y. Lloyd); brother of Bartow Ned Jones. See Jones family of West Virginia.
  Cross-reference: Michael J. Hammons
  See also National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier
  Jones, Brerry See Brereton Chandler Jones
  Jones, Brice — of Sonoma, Sonoma County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Jones, Buell Fay (b. 1892) — also known as Buell F. Jones — of Britton, Marshall County, S.Dak. Born in Spain, Marshall County, S.Dak., November 25, 1892. Son of Even N. Jones and Ellen (Hughes) Jones. Republican. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War I; South Dakota state attorney general, 1923-29; candidate for Governor of South Dakota, 1929. Presbyterian. Member, American Bar Association; American Legion; Forty and Eight; Freemasons; Order of the Eastern Star; Shriners; Odd Fellows; Delta Theta Phi; Ancient Order of United Workmen. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Florence Bockler.
  Jones, Burr W. (1846-1935) — of Madison, Dane County, Wis. Born near Evansville, Rock County, Wis., March 9, 1846. Son of William Jones and Sarah M. Jones. Democrat. Lawyer; Dane County District Attorney, 1873-76; U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 3rd District, 1883-85; justice of Wisconsin state supreme court, 1921-26. Died January 7, 1935 (age 88 years, 304 days). Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wis.
  Relatives: Married 1873 to Olive L. Hoyt.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page



 

 


 
   
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