Background
Jones, Mary Trent was born on July 15, 1940 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Josiah Charles Trent and Mary Duke (Biddle) Semans.
Jones, Mary Trent was born on July 15, 1940 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Josiah Charles Trent and Mary Duke (Biddle) Semans.
AB, Duke University, 1963.
Trustee The Duke Endowment, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1988. Chairman Josiah Charles Trent Foundation, Durham, 1978-1983. Board directors Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Durham, since 1983, chairman 2004, Concert Artists Guild, New York City, 1996-1900.
Member Virginia Perinatal Services Advisory Board, Richmond, 1986-1991. Secretary Virginia Arts Commission, Richmond, 1989-1992, board directors, 1984-1992. Trustee Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Virginia, 1986-1991, 98-2001.
Member State Council Higher Education Virginia, Richmond, 1991-1995. Trustee Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, 1992-1997. Member board Washington County Public Library.
Foundation, since 1997. Trustee William King Regional Arts Center, 1998-2004, Emory and Henry College, 1999-2007, Virginia History Society, since 2005. Board directors Blue Ridge Public television, 2004-2006.
Member Virginia Highlands Festival Board, 1997-2001.
Married James Parker Jones, June 27, 1964. Children: James Trent, Benjamin Parker, Jonathan Edmund.