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Owen Jones (American politician)
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Owen Jones (December 29, 1819 – December 25, 1878) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district for one term from 1857 to 1859.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | John Cadwalader |
Succeeded by | John Wood |
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Born | Owen Jones (1819-12-29)December 29, 1819 Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 25, 1878(1878-12-25) (aged 58) Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
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Allegiance | Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
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Commands | 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry |
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During the American Civil War he raised a troop of cavalry that would become Company B of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment and served as colonel.