About Francis Jones
Lived 1815 – 1887 (aged 71). Francis Jones was a Canadian politician, land surveyor and civil engineer.
Francis Jones (November 1, 1815 – August 2, 1887) was an Ontario civil engineer, provincial land surveyor and political figure. He represented Leeds North and Grenville North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.
He was born in Ballykilleen, County Carlow, Ireland in 1815, He was elected again following Confederation and served until he was defeated in 1874. Jones ran unsuccessfully for reelection again in 1878. He lived in Kemptville and died there at the age of 71. Jones never married.
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Who was Francis Jones?
Canadian politician (1815-1887)
When was Francis Jones born?
Francis Jones was born on 1 November 1815.
When did Francis Jones die?
Francis Jones died on 2 August 1887 in Kemptville.
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Francis Jones was a politician, land surveyor and civil engineer.
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Francis Jones was Canadian.
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