Charles G. Jones
American urban developer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones (November 3, 1856 – March 29, 1911) was an American urban developer and politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Jones was responsible for bringing electrical power to downtown Oklahoma City and developing a railroad line between Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City. The town of Jones, Oklahoma, is named for him.
Quick Facts Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the Oklahoma County district, Preceded by ...
Charles G. Jones | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the Oklahoma County district | |
In office November 16, 1907 – November 16, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
7th and 10th Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
In office April 8, 1901 – April 13, 1903 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Lee Van Winkle |
Succeeded by | Robert E. Lee Van Winkle |
In office April 13, 1896 – April 12, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Nelson Button |
Succeeded by | James P. Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1856-11-03)November 3, 1856 Greenup, Illinois |
Died | March 29, 1911(1911-03-29) (aged 54) Jones, Oklahoma |
Political party | Republican |
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