Andrieus A. Jones | |
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.jpg) Jones, 1905–1927 | |
| United States Senator fromNew Mexico | |
| In office March 4, 1917 – December 20, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Catron |
| Succeeded by | Bronson M. Cutting |
| Chair of theNew Mexico Democratic Party | |
| In office 1911–1912 1906–1908 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrieus Aristieus Jones (1862-05-16)May 16, 1862 |
| Died | December 20, 1927(1927-12-20) (aged 65) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Natalia Stoneroad Jones |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Las Vegas, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Profession | Attorney |
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Andrieus Aristieus Jones (May 16, 1862 – December 20, 1927) was an American politician inNew Mexico who represented the state in theUnited States Senate from 1917 until his death in 1927.
Jones was born inObion County, Tennessee, nearUnion City on May 16, 1862, a son of Rev. James Henry Waldo Jones and Hester Ann Augusta (May) Jones.[1][2] He was educated in the local schools, attendedBethel College inMcKenzie, and graduated fromValparaiso University with aBachelor of Science degree in 1884,[1] and aBachelor of Arts in 1885.[1][3]
After college, Jones taught school inTennessee before moving toLas Vegas,New Mexico Territory, where he was principal of the public schools from 1885 to 1887.[3] While teaching, Jonesstudied law.[3] He wasadmitted to the bar in 1888 and began practice in Las Vegas.[3]
Jones served as president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce,[4] and from 1893 to 1894 he was president of theNew Mexico Bar Association.[3] From 1893 to 1894 he served as mayor of Las Vegas.[3] From 1894 to 1898 he was a special United States Attorney.[3] In 1896, Jones was a delegate to theDemocratic National Convention.[3]
From 1906 to 1908 and 1911 to 1912, he was chairman of theNew Mexico Democratic Party.[3] In 1908, Jones became New Mexico's member of theDemocratic National Committee, and he served until 1922.[3][5] Jones ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in 1912;[5] from 1913 to 1916 he served as the firstAssistant Secretary of the Interior.[3]
Jones was elected to the Senate in 1916.[3] He was reelected in 1922 and served from March 4, 1917, until his death.[3] While in Congress he served on the Finance Committee[6] and was chairman of theCommittee on Woman Suffrage. As a member of the Committee on Public Lands and Surveys, Jones worked to uncover and publicize the details of theTeapot Dome Scandal.[7]
In 1902, Jones married Natalia (Stoneroad) Jones (1871–1933).[8] They had two sons, Vincent and A. A. Jones Jr.[9] Jones died inWashington, D.C., on December 20, 1927.[3] He died in his apartment, and his cause of death was described asangina pectoris.[10] He was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Las Vegas, New Mexico.[3]
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| First | Democratic nominee forU.S. Senator fromNew Mexico (Class 1) 1916,1922 | Succeeded by Juan N. Vigil |
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| Preceded by | U.S. senator (Class 1) from New Mexico 1917 – 1927 Served alongside:Albert B. Fall,Holm O. Bursum,Sam G. Bratton | Succeeded by |
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