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Addison P. Jones






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Addison Porter Jones
Born(1822-09-15)September 15, 1822
DiedMay 5, 1910(1910-05-05) (aged 87)
TitleMember of the New York State Senate
Spouses
  • Rachel J. Sole
  • Frances Elizabeth Babcock Jones (1836 - 1917)

    (m. 1866)
    Children
    • George Howard Jones (1853– 1936)
  • Helen L. Jones (1867– 1957)
  • Frances M. Jones (1879– 1960)
  • Addison Porter Jones (September 15, 1822 – May 5, 1910) was an American politician from New York.

    Early life and education

    [edit]

    He was born on September 15, 1822, in Greenville, New York. He attended the common schools.

    Career

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    In 1843, he became a merchant in Catskill.

    He entered politics as a Whig and in 1855 became a Democrat. He was Supervisor of the Town of Catskill in 1856, 1860 and 1861; and Sheriff of Greene County from 1862 to 1864.

    He was a presidential electorin1876, voting for Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks.

    Jones was a member of the New York State Senate (14th D.) in 1878, 1879, 1882 and 1883.

    Death

    [edit]

    He died on May 5, 1910, and was interred in Catskill Village Cemetery in Catskill, New York.

    Legacy

    [edit]

    His grandson, Addison Porter Jones II was named after him. He married Annette Whittaker and was the president of the Catskill Savings Bank.[1]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ The Capital Region of New York State, Crossroads of Empire. 1942. Retrieved 8 November 2012. Mr. Jones was born in Catskill on August 22, 1877, son of George Howard and Ione Elizabeth (Lusk) Jones and a member of a prominent local family. His paternal grandfather, for whom he was named, was State Senator from the Catskill district, serving at the time of the State Capitol was built in Albany, and for a period of years was a member and chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. ...

    Sources

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    New York State Senate
    Preceded by

    Augustus Schoonmaker, Jr.

    New York State Senate
    14th District

    1878–1879
    Succeeded by

    Charles A. Fowler

    Preceded by

    Charles A. Fowler

    New York State Senate
    14th District

    1882–1883
    Succeeded by

    John Van Schaick


    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Addison_P._Jones&oldid=1229169621"

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