Background
Jones, John Barclay was born on January 4, 1928 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of John Barclay and Anna Bishop (Harvey) Jones.
Jones, John Barclay was born on January 4, 1928 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of John Barclay and Anna Bishop (Harvey) Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1950; Bachelor of Laws magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1953.
Associate firm, Covington & Burling, Washington, 1953-1961; partner, Covington & Burling, Washington, 1965-1993; retired, Covington & Burling, Washington, 1994; first assistant tax division, Department Justice, Washington, 1961-1965. Board of managers Haverford College, 1976-1994, Chairman of the Board managers, 1982-1990, president corporation, 1990-1994. Co-chairman Lawyers Committee Civil Rights Under Law, 1979-1981;chairman advisory group to Commissioner Internal Revenue Service, 1989.
Member American Bar Association (council section taxation 1978-1981, vice chairman 1981-1984, chairman 1986-1987).
Married Anita Evelyn Bills, December 30, 1950. Children: Katherine Jones Wimmer, Phoebe Jones Schellenberg, Jonathan Barclay.