Background
Jones, Benjamin Franklin was born on January 1, 1870 in New York City. Son of Review John and Elizabeth (Holland) Jones.
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Benjamin Franklin Jones
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Graduated from the high school. Bachelor of Laws, New York University, 1895, Master of Laws, 1896.
Career
Admitted to New York bar, 1897, New Jersey, 1899. Member New Jersey Assembly, 1899-1901 (speaker of House, 1900-1901). Judge District Court, 1906-1911.
President Essex County Tax Board, 1917-1920. County counsel Essex Company, 1911-1914. Government appeal agent during World War.
Religion
The Gospel of Christ is the message that can lead one to salvation. It shows the essential steps that one must take to secure the goal that God wishes all to attain.
Politics
God calls for justice for those, who are oppressed by the powers of the day. Therefore Christians should be involved in political life.
Views
In a society where self-interest, acquisitiveness and individual happiness are often seen as the over-riding interests, the Church, and Christians within it, are called to witness meanings, values and purposes beyond ourselves.
Membership
Mason.
Connections
Married Mabel Stevens, May 1917. Children: Benjamin F., Mabel Elizabeth.
