Background
He was born in Montreal, the son of John Jones, of Welsh descent.
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Career
He represented Bedford in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1809 to 1810 and from 1820 to 1821. Jones rejoined the British troops, was taken prisoner at Saratoga and was released at the end of the war. He settled at William Henry with his family.
Jones served in the militia for the Eastern Townships during the War of 1812 and later reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
He also was a potash inspector at William Henry. Jones did not run for reelection in 1810.
His election in 1820 was overturned the following year. He died at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Jones" brother Robert Jones also served in the Lower Canada assembly.
