Seymour Jones Explained

Seymour Jones
Office:Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives
Term:1919–1921
Office2:Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
Term2:1916–1921
Predecessor:Robert N. Stanfield
Successor:Louis E. Bean
Party:Republican
Birth Date:19 October 1862
Birth Place:Springfield, Illinois
Death Place:Salem, Oregon
Profession:rancher, lawyer

Seymour Jones (October 19, 1862 – March 13, 1951) was an American politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives. A state representative from Marion County from 1916 to 1921, he was chosen to serve as Speaker of that body from 1919 to 1921. Jones also served as Oregon's state marketing agent from 1927 to 1931.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: American Legislative Leaders in the West, 1911-1994. 9780313302121. Sharp. Nancy Weatherly. Sharp. James Roger. Ritter. Charles F.. Wakelyn. Jon L.. 1997.