Samuel A. Jones (May 16, 1861 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York – January 25, 1937) was an American politician from New York.
Life
He graduated from Oxford Academy in 1885. Then he studied law for two years, but abandoned this and became a merchant in Norwich instead. In 1886, he married Clara B. Barstow, and they had two children. He was Postmaster of Norwich from 1892 to 1899.
Jones was a member of the New York State Assembly (Chenango Co.) in 1914. He was a member of the New York State Senate (37th D.) in 1915 and 1916; and was Chairman of the Committee on Affairs of Villages.
He died in the Chenango Memorial Hospital following a heart attack.
References
- "Funeral services for Samuel A. Jones", Press and Sun-Bulletin (January 27, 1937), p. 27.
Sources
- New York Red Book (1916; pg. 99)
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| Preceded byWalter A. Shepardson | New York State Assembly Chenango County 1914 |
Succeeded byBert Lord |
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| Preceded byRalph W. Thomas | New York State Senate 37th District 1915–1916 |
Succeeded byAdon P. Brown |
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- 1861 births
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