Background
Jones, William Atkinson was born on March 21, 1849 in Warsaw, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas and Anne S. (Trowbridge) Jones.
Jones, William Atkinson was born on March 21, 1849 in Warsaw, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas and Anne S. (Trowbridge) Jones.
In winter, 1864-1865, entered Virginia Military Institute, and remained until evacuation of Richmond, serving with cadets in the defense of that city. B.L., University of Virginia, 1870.
Admitted to bar, 1870, and practiced at Warsaw. Del-at-large Democratic National convs., 1880, 1896, 1900. Member 52d to 64th Congresses (1891-1917), 1st Virginia District Address: Warsaw, Va.
Member 52d to 64th Congresses (1891-1917), 1st Va.
Married Claude D. Motley, January 23, 1889.