About Evan Jones
Lived 1846 – 1899 (aged 52). Evan Jones was an American politician.
Evan Jones (June 19, 1846 – January 26, 1899) was the President of the Texas Farmers' Alliance. He advocated for cooperative farming and populist political activism.
The newly created Texas Union Labor Party nominated Jones as the candidate for governor in August 1888, but he declined, opting instead to commit entirely to Farmers Alliance activities. He unsuccessfully ran for Congress as a Populist Party candidate in 1892.
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Who was Evan Jones?
American politician
When was Evan Jones born?
Evan Jones was born on 19 June 1846.
When did Evan Jones die?
Evan Jones died on 26 January 1899.
What was Evan Jones's occupation?
Evan Jones was a politician.
What nationality was Evan Jones?
Evan Jones was American.
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· DBpedia: Evan Jones (Farmers Alliance)
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