John James Jones

John James Jones (November 13, 1824 – October 19, 1898) was an American politician and lawyer from the state of Georgia who served in the United States Congress. The John James Jones House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

John James Jones
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 8th Congressional district
In office
March 4, 1859 – January 23, 1861
Preceded byAlexander H. Stephens
Succeeded byVacant during war
Personal details
Born
John James Jones

(1824-11-13)November 13, 1824
near Waynesboro, Georgia
DiedOctober 19, 1898(1898-10-19) (aged 73)
Waynesboro, Georgia
Resting placeMagnolia Cemetery, Waynesboro
Political partyDemocratic Party
Alma materOxford College of Emory University
Professionlawyer

Early years and education

Jones was born near Waynesboro in Burke County, Georgia in 1824 to Seaborn Henry Jones (1798-1859) and Margaret Walker Jones. He attended Waynesboro Academy and graduated from Emory College in Oxford, Georgia, (current-day) Oxford College of Emory University in 1845. He studied law, gained admittance to the state bar in 1848 and became a practicing attorney in Waynesboro. Jones married Evaline Toombs (1829-1900) and had a son named Seaborn Henry Jones (1861-1921).[2]

Political service

Jones was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat to represent Georgia's 8th congressional district in the 36th United States Congress; however, he withdrew before the end of his term and served from March 4, 1859 through January 23, 1861.

During the American Civil War, Jones was a lieutenant in the Confederate States Army.

Later years

After the war, Jones returned to the practice of law in Burke County, Georgia. He died in Waynesboro on October 19, 1898 and was buried in the Magnolia Cemetery.

References
  1. Kacy Ginn (October 22, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: John James Jones House / Jones-Cox House / The Shadows". National Park Service. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  2. "Seaborn Jones family papers". Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscripts Library - University of Georgia. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Alexander Stephens		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 8th congressional district
March 4, 1859 – January 23, 1861		 Succeeded by
American Civil War
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