John Wallace Jones
John Wallace Jones (March 31, 1822 – September 6, 1895) was an American judge.
John Wallace Jones | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana | |
| In office 1854–1858 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Clinton Beall |
| Succeeded by | Jonas Robeson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1822 Moulton, Alabama |
| Died | September 6, 1895 (aged 73) Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Unit | 19th Louisiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Born in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, Jones became a district judge in Caddo Parish and also served as the mayor of Shreveport from 1854 to 1858. In addition to his civic career, Jones also served with distinction during the American Civil War as the Commanding Officer of Company K of the 19th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. He died in Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 73.
External links
- John Wallace Jones entry at The Political Graveyard
- John Wallace Jones at Find a Grave
- Obituary of Judge John Jones at Newspaper.
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