Cornelia Jones
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Cornelia Rosina Jones (10 September 1907 – 23 December 1979) was a Dutch woman from Saba who ran the Government Guesthouse on the island and was the first woman to serve on the Island Council of Saba, making her the first female to hold office in the Windward Islands. She was honored by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands for her years of service to Saba.
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Cornelia Jones | |
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Born | Cornelia Rosina Jones (1907-09-10)10 September 1907 |
Died | 23 December 1979(1979-12-23) (aged 72) The Bottom, Saba, Netherlands Antilles |
Nationality | Netherlands |
Other names | Cutchie Jones |
Occupation(s) | Innkeeper, politician |
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