About Herbert Ladd Jones
Lived 1858 – 1921 (aged 63). Herbert Ladd Jones was a Canadian politician, lumber merchant, merchant and ship-owner.
Herbert Ladd Jones (January 9, 1858 – December 9, 1921) was a Canadian politician.
Early life and education Born in Weymouth, Nova Scotia, the son of St. Clair Jones and Helen Ladd, Jones was educated at the schools in Weymouth and the Collegiate Institute in Fredericton, graduating in 1875.
Career He then worked with his father for a time, and, in 1888, entered into partnership with his brothers, carrying on business as general merchants, lumbermen and ship owners. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for Digby in the 1887 election held following the death of John Campbell. A Conservative, he was defeated in 1891.
Jones later became an insurance agent.
Personal life In 1891, he married Kate Dickson Black. He was president of the Weymouth Amateur Athletic Association, secretary for the Weymouth Agricultural Society and was one of the governors for King's College.
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Who was Herbert Ladd Jones?
Canadian politician (1858–1921)
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Herbert Ladd Jones was born on 9 January 1858 in Weymouth.
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Herbert Ladd Jones died on 9 December 1921.
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Herbert Ladd Jones was a politician, lumber merchant, merchant and ship-owner.
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Herbert Ladd Jones was Canadian.
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