Historical Profile
John Jones is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
John Jones
Former U.S. Senator for Nevada
Biography
John Jones (died 1912) was an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate from December 1873 to March 1903, during the 43rd–57th Congresses. Jones served as a Republican. Jones died on November 27, 1912.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Percival Jones
- Died: November 27, 1912
- Term Started: March 15, 1897
- Term Ended: March 3, 1903
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 1, 1873 – Mar 18, 1879 43rd–46th Congresses Republican Nevada
- Mar 18, 1879 – Dec 7, 1885 46th–49th Congresses Republican Nevada
- Dec 7, 1885 – Dec 7, 1891 49th–52nd Congresses Republican Nevada
- Dec 7, 1891 – Mar 15, 1897 52nd–55th Congresses Republican Nevada
- Mar 15, 1897 – Mar 3, 1903 55th–57th Congresses Republican Nevada
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 Nevada
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Jones's service:
- William Stewart (NV) 1873–1903
- William Sharon (NV) 1875–1881
- James Fair (NV) 1881–1887