About Addison P. Jones
Lived 1822 – 1910 (aged 87). Addison P. Jones was an American politician.
Addison Porter Jones (September 15, 1822 – May 5, 1910) was an American politician from New York.
Early life and education He was born on September 15, 1822, in Greenville, New York. He attended the common schools.
Career In 1843, he became a merchant in Catskill.
He entered politics as a Whig and in 1855 became a Democrat. He was Supervisor of the Town of Catskill in 1856, 1860 and 1861; and Sheriff of Greene County from 1862 to 1864.
He was a presidential elector in 1876, voting for Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks.
Jones was a member of the New York State Senate (14th D.) in 1878, 1879, 1882 and 1883.
Death He died on May 5, 1910, and was interred in Catskill Village Cemetery in Catskill, New York.
Legacy His grandson, Addison Porter Jones II was named after him. He married Annette Whittaker and was the president of the Catskill Savings Bank.
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American politician (1822–1910)
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Addison P. Jones was born on 15 September 1822 in Greenville.
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Addison P. Jones died on 5 May 1910.
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Addison P. Jones was a politician.
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