Background
Jones, Quentin was born on December 15, 1920 in Montesano, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of LeRoy Ansel and Janet Content (Crawford) Jones.
Jones, Quentin was born on December 15, 1920 in Montesano, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of LeRoy Ansel and Janet Content (Crawford) Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1948. Master of Science, Washington State University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1954.
Field consultant Boston University. With United States Department Agriculture, from 1956, now national coordinator National Plant Germplasm System. Member, executive committeeman International Board Plant Genetic Resources.
Member, executive secretary National Plant Germplasm Commission.
Served with United States Marine Corps. Served with United States Navy. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Economic Botany, Smithsonian Associates, Applied Botany Abstracts (member advisory board), American Legion.
Clubs: Elks, Moose.
Married June M. Moore, October 3, 1959. Children by previous marriage: Richard Q., Barbara L., J. Patrice, Garth S.