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| Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Senator for Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | A. C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William L. McLeod |
| Louisiana State Representative for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1939-05-09) May 9, 1939 (age 85) Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democrat-turned-Republican (1978) |
| Spouse | Sarah Quinn Jones |
| Children | Sam Houston Jones, II Genin Quinn Jones |
| Occupation | Financial Advisor 1962-2020 |
Robert Gambrell Jones, known as Bob Jones (born May 9, 1939), was the son of former Louisiana Governor Sam H. Jones and is a former Louisiana politician himself who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1968 to 1972 and in the Louisiana State Senate from 1972 to 1976. Entering politics as a Democrat, Jones became a Republican in 1978.
References
- "Bob Jones turns Republican", Minden Press-Herald, February 27, 1978, p. 1.
External links
- Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Kathie Bordelon, ed. (January 2005). "Imperial Calcasieu Notes". Archived from the original on 2006-09-13. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- Archived 2006-09-01 at the Wayback Machine
- Louisiana House of Representatives, 1880-2008 (Baton Rouge: Secretary of State)
- Louisiana State Senators, 1880-2004 (Baton Rouge: Secretary of State)
| Preceded by(Three at-large members) | Louisiana State Representative (At-large for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes; later District 36) Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones (alongside Conway LeBleu, Harry Hollins, Bill McLeod and Bill Boyd) 1968–1972 |
Succeeded bySix members in single member districts |
| Preceded byA.C. "Ace" Clemons Jr. | Louisiana State Senator for Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes Robert Gambrell "Bob" Jones 1972–1976 |
Succeeded byWilliam L. McLeod |
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