Background
Jones, Robert Parke was born on April 20, 1892 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of John Ridley and Lally White (Burroughs) Jones.
Jones, Robert Parke was born on April 20, 1892 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of John Ridley and Lally White (Burroughs) Jones.
Student in public schools, Portsmouth, Virginia.
With various r.r.s, 1907-1910; various positions, S.A.L. Railway Company, 1910-1958; chief finance and accounting officer for receivers, S.A.L. Railway Company, Norfolk, 1934-1958; vice president, comptroller, S.A.L. Railway Company, Norfolk, 1938-1958; vice president Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company, S.A.L. Railway Company, until 1958. Board directors National Bank Commerce, Norfolk, Railway Express Agency, Inc., New York City. Vice president Baltimore Steam Packet Company, from 1935, Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad Company.
With ordnance Department, United States Army, World War I. Member Norfolk Association Commerce, Transportation Association American, Association American Railroads (committee on general accounts 1929-1934, advisory committee 1934-1935, general committee from 1935), Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution, Princess Anne Country Club, Virginia Club, Elks, German Club, Executives Club, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club.
Married Alpha Vane Holcombe, June 28, 1922. Children: Robert Parke, Alpha Lee, Peter Ridley, Mary Parke.