About David Ford Jones
Lived 1818 – 1887 (aged 68). David Ford Jones was a Canadian politician and manufacturer.
David Ford Jones (August 22, 1818 – February 20, 1887) was a Canadian manufacturer and political figure in Ontario. He represented Leeds South in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1874 to 1882.
He was born in Brockville, Ontario in 1818, and studied at Upper Canada College. Jones set up business at Gananoque manufacturing farming tools. He served with the local militia during the 1837 Rebellions. He commanded an artillery unit at Gananoque which saw service during the Fenian raids. Jones did not run again in 1867, but was elected to the House of Commons in 1874 and 1878.
Jones married Rebecca Ogden Roebuck. He died in Gananoque at the age of 68.
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Who was David Ford Jones?
Canadian politician (1818-1887)
When was David Ford Jones born?
David Ford Jones was born on 22 August 1818 in Brockville.
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David Ford Jones died on 20 February 1887 in Canada, Gananoque, Ontario.
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David Ford Jones was a politician and manufacturer.
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David Ford Jones was Canadian.
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