Andrieus Aristieus Jones (May 16, 1862 – December 20, 1927) was an American politician from New Mexico who represented the state in the United States Senate from 1917 until his death in 1927.
Andrieus A. Jones
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| United States Senator from New Mexico | |
| In office March 4, 1917 – December 20, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Catron |
| Succeeded by | Bronson M. Cutting |
| Chair of the New Mexico Democratic Party | |
| In office 1911–1912 1906–1908 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrieus Aristieus Jones (1862-05-16)May 16, 1862 Obion County, Tennessee |
| Died | December 20, 1927(1927-12-20) (aged 65) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Natalia Stoneroad Jones |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Las Vegas, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Profession | Attorney |
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Jones was born in Obion County, Tennessee, near Union City on May 16, 1862, a son of Rev. James Henry Waldo Jones and Hester Ann Augusta (May) Jones.[1][2] He was educated in the local schools, attended Bethel CollegeinMcKenzie, and graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1884,[1] and a Bachelor of Arts in 1885.[1][3]
After college, Jones taught school in Tennessee before moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico Territory, where he was principal of the public schools from 1885 to 1887.[3] While teaching, Jones studied law.[3] He was admitted to the bar in 1888 and began practice in Las Vegas.[3]
Jones served as president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,[4] and from 1893 to 1894 he was president of the New Mexico Bar Association.[3] From 1893 to 1894 he served as mayor of Las Vegas.[3] From 1894 to 1898 he was a special United States Attorney.[3] In 1896, Jones was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.[3]
From 1906 to 1908 and 1911 to 1912, he was chairman of the New Mexico Democratic Party.[3] In 1908, Jones became New Mexico's member of the Democratic National Committee, and he served until 1922.[3][5] Jones ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in 1912;[5] from 1913 to 1916 he served as the first Assistant Secretary of the Interior.[3]
Jones was elected to the Senate in 1916.[3] He was reelected in 1922 and served from March 4, 1917, until his death.[3] While in Congress he served on the Finance Committee[6] and was chairman of the Committee on Woman Suffrage. As a member of the Committee on Public Lands and Surveys, Jones worked to uncover and publicize the details of the Teapot Dome Scandal.[7]
In 1902, Jones married Natalia (Stoneroad) Jones (1871–1933).[8] They had two sons, Vincent and A. A. Jones Jr.[9] Jones died in Washington, D.C., on December 20, 1927.[3] He was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Las Vegas, New Mexico.[3]
United States Congress. "JONES, Andrieus Aristieus (id: J000210)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| First | Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from New Mexico (Class 1) 1916, 1922 |
Succeeded by Juan N. Vigil |
| U.S. Senate | ||
| Preceded by | U.S. senator (Class 1) from New Mexico 1917 – 1927 Served alongside: Albert B. Fall, Holm O. Bursum, Sam G. Bratton |
Succeeded by |
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