Background
Born in Llwynberllan near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, he was the eldest son of John and Mary Jones and was educated at Charterhouse School. He married Margaret Charlotte Campbell, daughter of Sir George Campbell, 4th Baronet in 1845.
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David Jones
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He held the office of High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire in 1845 and was a deputy lieutenant for Breconshire, Carmarthenshire and Radnorshire. The brothers expanded the bank as David Jones & Company. In about 1850 Jones purchased the 7,854 acre estate of Pantglas, Llanfynydd and built a large house there at the considerable cost of £30,000.
The Italinate mansion had a central tower and classical colonnades and a top-lit hall with large mahogany staircase.
In April 1852 the Honorary As the only candidate he was elected unopposed to the House of Commons on 13 May.
He held the seat for 16 years, being returned at each general election without opposition. By 1868 Jones was in ill-health, and decided not to contest the general election.
He died at Pantglas in July 1869, and was buried in the family vault at Cilycwm Church.
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This led to a vacancy, and Jones was chosen to defend the seat for the Conservatives.
Membership
15th United Kingdom Parliament. 16th United Kingdom Parliament. 17th United Kingdom Parliament.
18th United Kingdom Parliament.
19th United Kingdom Parliament]
George Rice-Trevor, one of two members of parliament for the County of Carmarthenshire, succeeded his father as Baron Dynevor.
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Conservative Party