John P. Jones (Nevada politician)
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This article is about the politician. For other people with this name, see John Jones.
John Percival Jones (January 27, 1829 – November 27, 1912) was an American politician who served for 30 years as a Republican United States Senator from Nevada. He made a fortune in silver mining and was a co-founder of the town of Santa Monica, California.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Nevada, Preceded by ...
John P. Jones | |
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United States Senator from Nevada | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | James W. Nye |
Succeeded by | Francis G. Newlands |
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Born | (1829-01-27)January 27, 1829 Herefordshire, England |
Died | November 27, 1912(1912-11-27) (aged 83) Los Angeles, California |
Political party | Republican Silver (1895-1901) |
Profession | Mining |
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