(Encyclopedia) Jones, Thomas ap Catesby, 1789–1858, American naval officer, b. Westmoreland co., Va. He joined the navy in 1805 and helped suppress piracy and the slave trade in the Gulf of Mexico (…
JONES James , a Representative from Georgia; born in Maryland, birth date unknown;
moved to Georgia with his uncle, Colonel Marbury, in 1740; attended the academy
in Augusta; studied law; was…
JONES, Joseph, (uncle of James Monroe), a Delegate from Virginia; born in King George County, Va., in 1727; member of the colonial House of Burgesses; served on the committee of safety in 1775…
JONES Burr W. , a Representative from Wisconsin; born near Evansville, Rock County,
Wis., March 9, 1846; attended the common schools and the Evansville (Wis.)
Seminary; taught school for several…
Lois Mailou JonesAmerican painterBorn: Nov. 3, 1905Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Lois Mailou Jones was one of the premier African American artists of the 20th century. Her paintings incorporate…
Quincy Jonespop-soul composerBorn: 3/14/1933Birthplace: Chicago Grammy Award-winning pop-soul composer, arranger, instrumentalist and producer known for his behind-the-scenes influence in the music…
JONES William , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., in
1760; completed academic studies; served in the Revolutionary War, joining a
company of volunteers at the age of…
Marion JonesBorn: Oct. 12, 1975Track & Field American sprinter and former college basketball star at North Carolina; voted Women's Athlete of the Year by Track & Field News in 1997,98…
Shirley Jonesactress, signerBorn: 3/31/1934Birthplace: Smithton, Pennsylvania Perky blonde actress who got her start playing in Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. She appeared in the film versions of…
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