About John W. Bones
Lived 1818 – 1901 (aged 82). John W. Bones was an American politician.
John Wesley Bones (September 1, 1818 – July 30, 1901) was an American carpenter, architect, and politician who served in the California State Senate from 1878 to 1880. He won a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Nathan Porter, making him the first member of the Workingmen's Party of California ever elected to public office. He became known for his independent voting record He spent most of his life in Alameda, including the time he spent serving in the State Senate. He also lived in Fresno for a time and designed multiple buildings there, including the Ogle House, the Grand Central Hotel, the Masonic Temple, the Fiske Block and the City Hall.
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Who was John W. Bones?
American politician (1818–1901)
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John W. Bones was born on 1 September 1818.
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John W. Bones died on 30 July 1901.
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John W. Bones was a politician.
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John W. Bones was American.
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