Cornelia Hall Jones
Hawaiian philanthropist
About Cornelia Hall Jones
Lived 1842 – 1911 (aged 68–69).
Cornelia Hall Jones (1842–1911) was a Hawaiian philanthropist and clubwoman. She was one of the founders of the Daughters of Hawaii.
Early life and education Jones was born Cornelia Hall in Honolulu in 1842 to American parents who emigrated to the Kingdom of Hawaii.
She attended Punahou School from 1856 to 1861.
Adult life On May 12, 1862, she married the businessman Peter Cushman Jones who, a few months after their wedding, was appointed as the Minister of Finance by Queen Liliʻuokalani. Her husband also served as president of C. Brewer & Co. and the Bank of Hawaii. They founded the organization to preserve and promote Hawaiian culture, language, and history.
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Who was Cornelia Hall Jones?
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When was Cornelia Hall Jones born?
Cornelia Hall Jones was born in 1842.
When did Cornelia Hall Jones die?
Cornelia Hall Jones died in 1911.
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