John D. Jones
John D. Jones (1849–1914) was a Minnesota politician and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
John D. Jones | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1897–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel R. Van Sant |
| Succeeded by | Arthur N. Dare |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1849 Pennsylvania |
| Died | 1914 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Long Prairie, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Lewisburg University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Jones was born in Pennsylvania. First elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1894, he served two terms, becoming speaker in 1897. In 1898, Jones successfully ran for a seat in the Minnesota Senate, where he served until 1902.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Samuel R. Van Sant |
Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives 1897–1899 |
Succeeded by Arthur N. Dare |
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