Andrieus A. Jones
Andrieus Aristieus Jones (May 16, 1862 – December 20, 1927) was a Democratic Party politician from New Mexico who represented the state in the United States Senate from 1917 until his death.
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 |
President of the New Mexico Bar Association | |
In office 1893–1894 | |
Preceded by | Alfred B. Elliott |
Succeeded by | James G.Fitch |
Personal details | |
Born | Obion County, Tennessee | May 16, 1862
Died | December 20, 1927 65) Washington, D.C. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Natalia Stoneroad Jones |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Las Vegas, New Mexico |
Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
Profession | Attorney |
Biography
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 College in McKenzie, 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]
Death and burial
Jones died in Washington, D.C. on December 20, 1927.[3] He was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Las Vegas.[3]
Family
In 1902, Jones married Natalia (Stoneroad) Jones (1871-1933).[8] They were the parents of two sons, Vincent and A. A. Jones Jr.[9]
References
- Memorial Addresses, p. 17.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 65.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 5.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 35.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 19.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 54.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 29.
- Daily Optic, p. 3.
- Memorial Addresses, p. 67.
Sources
Books
- U.S. Senate (1928). Memorial Addresses: Andrieus A. Jones, Late a Senator from New Mexico. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office – via HathiTrust.
Newspapers
- "Death Notice, Mrs. Natalie Stoneroad Jones". Las Vegas Daily Optic. Las Vegas, NV. February 21, 1933 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Andrieus Aristieus Jones. |
United States Congress. "JONES, Andrieus Aristieus (id: J000210)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Party political offices | ||
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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 Thomas B. Catron |
U.S. senator (Class 1) from New Mexico 1917 – 1927 Served alongside: Albert B. Fall, Holm O. Bursum, Sam G. Bratton |
Succeeded by Bronson M. Cutting |