Wesley N. Jones
American politician
About Wesley N. Jones
Lived 1852 – 1928 (aged 76).
Wesley Norwood Jones (July 2, 1852 – October 20, 1928) was an American politician who served as the first North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
Early life and education Jones was born on July 2, 1852, in Wake County, North Carolina. He was apprenticed as a printer at 13 years old. When his term expired, Governor Daniel G. Fowle replaced him with John C. Scarborough.
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Who was Wesley N. Jones?
American politician (1852-1928)
When was Wesley N. Jones born?
Wesley N. Jones was born on 2 July 1852 in Wake County.
When did Wesley N. Jones die?
Wesley N. Jones died on 10 October 1928.
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