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James William Jones
James William Jones (September 21, 1869 – May 2, 1954) was a merchant, realtor and political figure in British Columbia, Canada. He represented South Okanagan from 1916 to 1933 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative.
He was born in Utica, Ontario, the son of James Jones and Tryphenin Searles, and was educated in Uxbridge and Port Perry. Jones moved to Grenfell, Saskatchewan in 1886. In 1893, he married Addie M. Bird. Jones and his family
the Harbors and Marine Board in 1914. He was secretary of the Cheer-Up Society during the First World War.
He was appointed Companion of the Imperial Service Order in 1911.
See also.
- Jones Island (South Australia)
Bibliography.
- Jones, James W, (1880), "Examination of Country North-East of Eucla", Parliamentary Paper No 191, South Australian Government. (Includes map “Plan Shewing Country North-East of Eucla”, dated 24 Sep 1880