Robert Looney Jones

Background

Jones, Robert Looney was born on September 19, 1893 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of W. N. and Jessie (Looney) Jones.

Education

Student Phillips Andover Academy, 1911-1914, Yale, 1914-1916.

Career

Owner, Tenas Illinee Ranch, Clifton, Oregon, since 1924. Partner Groner Orchard Company, since 1925. Director Portland Union Stockyards Company, Peninsula Terminal Company (both Portland, Oregon).

Committee, Oregon Fish Commission, 1942-1957, Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission, 1947-1957. United States commissioner Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, since 1958, chairman, 1959.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Western Oregon Livestock Association (president 1941, 42, 43), Delta Psi. Clubs: Astoria Golf, University, St. Anthony.

Connections

Married Natalie Hall Willets, November 18, 1920.

Father:

W. N. Jones

Mother:

Jessie (Looney) Jones

Spouse:

Natalie Hall Willets