Charles G. Jones
Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones (November 3, 1856 – March 29, 1911) was an American urban developer and politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Jones was responsible for bringing electrical power to downtown Oklahoma City and developing a railroad line between Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City. The town of Jones, Oklahoma, is named for him.
Charles G. Jones | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the Oklahoma County district | |
| In office November 16, 1907 – November 16, 1910 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| 7th and 10th Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
| In office April 8, 1901 – April 13, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Lee Van Winkle |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Lee Van Winkle |
| In office April 13, 1896 – April 12, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Button |
| Succeeded by | James P. Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1856 Greenup, Illinois |
| Died | March 29, 1911 (aged 54) Jones, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
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