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William C. Jones (October 19, 1822 – June 22, 1877) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Jones was born on October 19, 1822, in New York City, the son of John Jones, a veteran of the War of 1812 and a close friend of Mayor Westervelt, and Sarah Tripp.

Jones attended the Chrestomatic Institute under Patrick S. Casserly. After finishing school, he worked as a store clerk for four years, followed by five years in the granite business. During this time, he moved to Brooklyn. With the help of George Taylor, he became employed by the Navy Department and worked as Superintendent of the Erection of Marine Barracks. He also worked as a boss stone-cutter for the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

In 1859, Jones was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 5th District. He served in the Assembly in 1860, 1868, and 1870.

During the American Civil War, Jones served in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron on the staff of Fleet Engineer Robert Danby. After the War, he became a lessee of the Government docks in Brooklyn. He also held several positions under the city government.

In 1830, Jones married Susan J. Green. She died in around 1859. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was an active member of the Freemasons.

Jones died at home on June 22, 1877.

References

1. ^ Murphy, William D. (1860). Biographical Sketches of the State Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York in 1860. New York, N.Y.: Wynkoop, Hallenbeck & Thomas. pp. 219–221 – via Internet Archive.
2. ^ "William C. Jones". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Vol. 38, no. 172. Brooklyn, N.Y. 22 June 1877. p. 4 – via Brooklyn Public Library-Historical Newspapers.
3. ^ Harlow, S. R.; Hutchins, S. C. (1868). Life Sketches of State Officers, Senators, and Members of the Assembly, of the State of New York in 1868. Albany, N.Y.: Weed, Parsons & Company. p. 262 – via Google Books.
4. Boone, H. H.; Cook, Theodore P. (1870). Life Sketches of Executive Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York. Vol. III. Albany, N.Y.: Weed, Parsons and Company. pp. 252–253 – via Google Books.

External links

• The Political Graveyard

• 1822 births
• 1877 deaths
• Politicians from Manhattan
• Military personnel from New York City
• Politicians from Brooklyn
• People of New York (state) in the American Civil War
• Union Navy personnel
• Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
• American Freemasons
• Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church
• 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature