Francis Jones (Canadian politician)

Francis Jones (Canadian politician)

Francis Jones (November 1 1815 – August 2 1887) was an Ontario civil engineer, provincial land surveyor and political figure. He represented Leeds North and Grenville North in the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.

He was born in Ballykilleen, County Carlow, Ireland in 1815. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for North Leeds and Grenville in 1861 and 1863. He was elected again following Confederation and served until he was defeated in 1874. He lived in Kemptville.

External links

* [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?Language=E&query=2955&s=M Political Biography from the Library of Parliament]


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