About William Jones
Lived 1868 – 1953 (aged 84–85). William Jones was a New Zealand politician.
William Jones (1868–1953) was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
He won the Northland electorate of Marsden in the 1925 general election, defeating Alfred Murdoch, but was defeated by Murdoch in the next general election in 1928.
In the 1946 New Year Honours Jones was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services as mayor of Whangarei and chairman of the Provincial Patriotic Council in that region.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Jones?
Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand
When was William Jones born?
William Jones was born in 1868.
When did William Jones die?
William Jones died in 1953.
What was William Jones's occupation?
William Jones was a politician.
What nationality was William Jones?
William Jones was New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: William Jones (New Zealand politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Jones. https://biography.guide/william-jones-politician-1868/
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