Historical Profile
George Jones is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
George Jones
Former U.S. Senator for Iowa
Biography
George Jones (died 1896) was an American politician who represented Iowa in the United States Senate from December 1848 to March 1859, during the 30th–35th Congresses. Jones served as a Democrat. Jones died on July 22, 1896.
Key Information
- Full Name: George Wallace Jones
- Died: July 22, 1896
- Term Started: December 5, 1853
- Term Ended: March 3, 1859
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 7, 1848 – Dec 5, 1853 30th–33rd Congresses Democrat Iowa
- Dec 5, 1853 – Mar 3, 1859 33rd–35th Congresses Democrat Iowa
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Iowa
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Jones's service:
- Augustus Dodge (IA) 1848–1855
- James Harlan (IA) 1855–1859