About Henry Jones
Lived 1790 – 1860 (aged 69–70). Henry Jones was a Canadian politician.
Henry Jones (1790 – January 21, 1860) was a merchant and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Brockville in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1830 to 1834 as a Conservative.
He was born in the United States, the son of Joseph Jones. Jones married Lucy Catherine Macdonell. He lived in Brockville. He served in the Leeds militia and was a justice of the peace for the Johnstown District. He was also postmaster for Brockville.
Jones was a cousin of Jonas and Charles Jones, who both also served in the assembly.
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Who was Henry Jones?
merchant and political figure in Upper Canada
When was Henry Jones born?
Henry Jones was born in 1790.
When did Henry Jones die?
Henry Jones died on 21 January 1860.
What was Henry Jones's occupation?
Henry Jones was a politician.
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Henry Jones was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Henry Jones (Upper Canada politician)
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