Columbus Jones
Alabama politician (died 1869)
About Columbus Jones
Columbus Jones (died 1869) was an American politician who was a delegate at Alabama's 1867 Constitutional Convention and served as state legislator representing Madison County, Alabama. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives and died while still in office.
Jones was born enslaved and was documented as illiterate. Applegate went on to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1868 to 1870.
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Who was Columbus Jones?
Alabama politician (died 1869)
When did Columbus Jones die?
Columbus Jones died in 1869.
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