Samuel S. Jones
American mayor
About Samuel S. Jones
Lived 1837 – 1923 (aged 85–86). Samuel S. Jones was an American.
Samuel Stephen Jones (February 9, 1837–December 27, 1923) was mayor of Provo, Utah, from 1898 to 1899.
Jones was born in Brentford, Middlesex, England. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1851 and then immigrated to the United States in 1856 sailing on the S.S. Horizon. He was then part of the Martin Handcart Company, reaching Utah Territory in November 1856.
Jones was involved in many business ventures and was connected with the starting of ZCMI. He also wrote the song "'Tis Utah's Natal Day" and was a part owner in several mining companies. He served several terms in the Provo City Council. He ran unsuccessfully for the Utah State Senate in 1898.
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Who was Samuel S. Jones?
American mayor
When was Samuel S. Jones born?
Samuel S. Jones was born in 1837.
When did Samuel S. Jones die?
Samuel S. Jones died in 1923.
What nationality was Samuel S. Jones?
Samuel S. Jones was American.
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