About James A. Jones
Lived 1820 – 1894 (aged 73). James A. Jones was an American politician and lawyer.
James Alfred Jones (June 3, 1820 – February 26, 1894) was an American politician from Virginia.
Early life Jones was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. In 1820, he graduated from Randolph-Macon College. In 1839, he attained a Master of Arts from the University of Virginia.
Career
After studying law in Richmond, Jones settled in Petersburg, Virginia, where he practiced law.
In 1850, Jones was elected to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850. He was one of four delegates elected from the central Piedmont delegate district made up of his home district of Petersburg City, and Chesterfield and Prince George Counties.
Jones was a member of the Virginia State Senate 1853/54 and reelected for the session 1855/56.
After his relocation to Richmond in 1857, he received an honorary Doctorate of Laws from Richmond College.
Death James A. Jones died on February 27, 1894, in Richmond City, Virginia.
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Who was James A. Jones?
Virginia politician (1820-1894)
When was James A. Jones born?
James A. Jones was born on 30 June 1820 in Mecklenburg County.
When did James A. Jones die?
James A. Jones died on 26 February 1894 in Richmond.
What was James A. Jones's occupation?
James A. Jones was a politician and lawyer.
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James A. Jones was American.
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