Background
Jones, Benjamin Franklin was born on August 8, 1824 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Jones, Benjamin Franklin was born on August 8, 1824 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Originally involved in the river barge industry, he purchased a share in American Iron Works in 1851, along with Bernard Lauth. He later joined with James H. Laughlin to form Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, a steel mill heavily dependent on river transportation. He was born on August 8, 1824 in Claysville, Pennsylvania.
He died on May 19, 1903 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania.
He was executor of Laughlin"s estate. As chairman of the Republican National Committee 1884 to 1888, he was responsible for the James G. Blaine presidential campaign.