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Edwin J. Jones
Senate 1895-98 (District 49); Senate 1899-1902 (District 57)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/22/1858
Birth Place:
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
6/3/1930
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Congregational
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Morris
Occupation (when first elected):
Lumber and Hardware Business
EDUCATION
Dodge County Common Schools, Wisconsin; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Morris, Minnesota (Village Recorder);
1881 to 1882
[Appointed]
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Morris, Minnesota (City Council, Member);
1883 to 1884
[Elected]
Municipal Mayor:
Morris, Minnesota (Village President);
1884 to 18??
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Nellie A. Butterfield (married on May 29, 1883)
Children:
One child: Henry Butterfield Jones (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Morris, Minnesota in August 1878.
He was a member of the Masons. He belonged to the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandery, Minneapolis Consistory No. 2, and the Zurah Temple in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.).
His death date was provided by a researcher from the Minnesota Historical Society.
Religion provided by Progressive Men of Minnesota, 1897. He attended the Congregational Church but wasn't a member.
Body:
Senate
District:
57
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Morris
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation:
Lumber and Hardware Business
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Grain and Warehouse (Chair)
-
Indian Affairs
-
Legislative Expenses
-
Railroads
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Towns and Counties
Body:
Senate
District:
57
Elected:
11/8/1898
Residence:
Morris
Term of Office:
1/2/1899 to 1/4/1903
Oath Date:
1/3/1899
Counties Represented:
Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation:
Lumber and Hardware Business
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Grain and Warehouse (Chair)
-
Indian Affairs
-
Legislative Expenses
-
Public Lands
-
Railroads
-
Towns and Counties
Body:
Senate
District:
49
Elected:
11/6/1894
Residence:
Morris
Term of Office:
1/7/1895 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/8/1895
Counties Represented:
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation:
Lumber and Hardware Business
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Drainage
-
Grain and Warehouse (Chair)
-
Mines and Minerals
-
Railroads
-
State Prison
Body:
Senate
District:
49
Elected:
11/6/1894
Residence:
Morris
Term of Office:
1/7/1895 to 1/1/1899
Oath Date:
1/8/1895
Counties Represented:
Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse
Occupation:
Lumber and Hardware Business
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Drainage
-
Grain and Warehouse (Chair)
-
Mines and Minerals
-
Railroads
-
State Prison
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