J. Weldon Jones
American administrator and diplomat
About J. Weldon Jones
Lived 1896 – 1982 (aged 86).
James Weldon Jones (February 28, 1896 – November 24, 1982) was an American administrator and acting High Commissioner to the Philippines.
Jones was born in Copeville, Texas, in Collin County. He went to Baylor University. Jones served in the United States Army during World War I. He served as the Insular Auditor and Financial Adviser to the High Commissioner to the Philippines from 1934 to 1940. Jones served as acting High Commissioner to the Philippines in 1937 and 1939. He then served as assistant director of the Bureau of the Budget from 1941 to 1955. Jones died in Harris County, Texas, aged 86.
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Who was J. Weldon Jones?
American administrator and diplomat
When was J. Weldon Jones born?
J. Weldon Jones was born on 28 February 1896.
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J. Weldon Jones died on 24 November 1982.
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