Legislator Details
John Jones
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/20/1841
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/22/1912
City: Ishpeming, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country:
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 5/24/1912
City: Ishpeming, MI
County: Marquette County, Mi
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Hannoria Hines of Ontonagon, 2/15/1861
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: miner, coal and wood sales
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Located in Eagle River, then Sault Ste. Marie, 1848. Located in Ontonagon County, where he was employed as "surface boss," Bohemian Mine Co., ?-1871. Served as township supervisor, 1868-70. Located in Ishpeming, 1871. Worked for American Express Co., 1874-92. Member, Michigan House of Representatives, 1893-96. Served as alderman and mayor of Ishpeming. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1924.
Notable Facts:
Death certificate lists birth year as 1839.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Northern Asylum for Insane , Private Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ispeming
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 2
District Description: City of Ishpeming; townships of Champion, Ely, Humboldt, Ishpeming, Michigamme and Republic
Date Elected: 11/6/1894
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1895
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , State Capitol and Public Buildings , State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ispeming
County of Residence Marquette
District: Marquette 2
District Description: City of Ishpeming; twps of Champion, Ely, Humboldt, Ishpeming, Michigamme and Republic
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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