Background
Jones, Mark Elmer was born on October 15, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Mark Elmer and Pearl (Campbell) Jones.
Jones, Mark Elmer was born on October 15, 1920 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Mark Elmer and Pearl (Campbell) Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, Roosevelt U., 1948; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, 1950.
Practiced in, Chicago, 1950-1963; partner firm, McCoy, Ming & Leighton, Chicago, 1957-1962; assistant state's attorney, Chicago, 1951-1957; judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 1963-1980; now partner firm, Jones, Ware & Grenard, Chicago. Member of Executive Committee Chicago branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1959-1963.
Board of directors Better Boys Foundation, Institute Cultural Development, Urban Gateways, South Side Community Art Center. Trustee Roosevelt U., 1962-1966. Member Chicago Cable television Commission.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, National Bar Association (founding member, Executive Committee judicial council), John Howard Association (director).
Married Jeanne L. Boger, April 17, 1944 (divorced 1986). Children: Marquita, Marcus, Marvin, Julie. Married Anita L. Beard, 1988.