John S. Jones
John Sills Jones (February 12, 1836 – April 11, 1903) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio who also served as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
John Sills Jones | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Earley F. Poppleton |
| Succeeded by | George L. Converse |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Delaware County district | |
| In office January 4, 1880 – January 6, 1884 | |
| Preceded by | David H. Elliott |
| Succeeded by | George L. Sackett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1836 Champaign County, Ohio |
| Died | April 11, 1903 (aged 67) Delaware, Ohio |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th Ohio Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 174th Ohio Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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