Griffith Jones

Griffith Jones (died 1712) was the fourth mayor of Philadelphia, serving from October 3, 1704, to October 2, 1705.

Jones came to Philadelphia in 1682, where he became an early citizen and prominent Quaker merchant. He was among the 12 resident members of the Society of Free Traders, who bought land primarily from William Penn. He owned the Blue Anchor tavern and many other properties in the city. In 1693, he was the second highest taxpayer in the city. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in 1690.

Jones served in the Assembly and was named Alderman in the city charter in 1701. He had a country home built around 1687 near Wingohocking Creek east of Germantown. He originally owned 500 acres in Bristol Township. Church Street in Philadelphia east of Second Street was originally named Jones Alley after him.

Jones was first elected Mayor in 1703, but refused to serve citing his country residence outside the city limits. Nevertheless, he was assessed a fine of twenty pounds. James Logan, although not a fan of Jones, said Jones was "the best Magistrate Philadelphia ever had in my time, of any kind."