About Elwyn Jones
Lived 1904 – 1989 (aged 85). Elwyn Jones was a British politician.
Sir William Elwyn Edwards Jones (5 January 1904 – 4 July 1989) was a Welsh solicitor and Labour politician elected as Labour MP for Conway in 1950.
He served as town clerk of Bangor from 1939 to 1969. He served as a member of the National Parks Commission from 1966 to 1968, and of the Countryside Commission for Wales from 1968 to 1971. He was knighted in 1978.
Marriage In 1936, Jones married, Dyddgu, the daughter of Reverend Dr Edward Tegla Davies. The couple had three children, one son and two daughters. They lived at 23 Glyngarth Court, Glyngarth, Menai Bridge.
Death Sir Elwyn Jones died at Anglesey, aged 85.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Elwyn Jones's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Elwyn Jones?
Welsh politician (1904-1989)
When was Elwyn Jones born?
Elwyn Jones was born on 5 January 1904.
When did Elwyn Jones die?
Elwyn Jones died on 4 July 1989.
What was Elwyn Jones's occupation?
Elwyn Jones was a politician.
What nationality was Elwyn Jones?
Elwyn Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Elwyn Jones (solicitor)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elwyn Jones. https://biography.guide/elwyn-jones-politician/
MLA: "Elwyn Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elwyn-jones-politician/.
Chicago: "Elwyn Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elwyn-jones-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC