John James Jones
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John James Jones was an American
politician
and lawyer
from the state of Georgia
who served in the United States Congress
.
in Burke County, Georgia
in 1824. He attended Waynesboro Academy and graduated from Emory College in Oxford, Georgia
, (current-day) Oxford College of Emory University
) in 1845. He studied law, gained admittance for the state bar in 1848 and became a practicing attorney in Waynesboro.
Jones was elected to the United States House of Representatives
as a Democrat
to represent Georgia's 8th congressional district
in the 36th United States Congress
; however, he withdrew before the end of his term and served from March 4, 1850 through January 23, 1861.
During the American Civil War
, Jones was a lieutenant in the Confederate States Army
. After the war, he practiced law in Burke County, Georgia
. He died in Waynesboro on October 19, 1898 and was buried in the City Cemetery.
United States
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politician
Politician
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and lawyer
Lawyer
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from the state of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
who served in the United States Congress
United States Congress
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.
Biography
Jones was born near WaynesboroWaynesboro, Georgia
Waynesboro is a city in Burke County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,813 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Burke County...
in Burke County, Georgia
Burke County, Georgia
Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 22,243. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 22,754...
in 1824. He attended Waynesboro Academy and graduated from Emory College in Oxford, Georgia
Oxford, Georgia
Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,892. It is the location of Oxford College of Emory University. The entire town is also designated as a shrine of the United Methodist Church. Additionally, Confederate soldiers are...
, (current-day) Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford College is a two-year residential college specializing in the foundations of liberal arts education, and is one of nine divisions of Emory University. The college is located on Emory University's original 1836 campus in Oxford, Georgia, 38 miles east of the main Atlanta campus...
) in 1845. He studied law, gained admittance for the state bar in 1848 and became a practicing attorney in Waynesboro.
Jones was elected to the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
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as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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to represent Georgia's 8th congressional district
Georgia's 8th congressional district
Georgia's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located in central Georgia, the district is based in Macon and also includes Warner Robins, Tifton, and Moultrie...
in the 36th United States Congress
36th United States Congress
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; however, he withdrew before the end of his term and served from March 4, 1850 through January 23, 1861.
During the American Civil War
American Civil War
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, Jones was a lieutenant in the Confederate States Army
Confederate States Army
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. After the war, he practiced law in Burke County, Georgia
Burke County, Georgia
Burke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 22,243. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 22,754...
. He died in Waynesboro on October 19, 1898 and was buried in the City Cemetery.