Wesley Livsey JONES

October 9, 1863 (age 69)

Bethany, Illinois, United States of America

Jones started a law practice in Decatur, Illinois, and later relocated to North Yakima, Washington. Jones served in the House of Representatives from 1899 to 1909 and as a Republican United States Senator from Washington from 1909 until his death in 1932. He served as the Senate majority whip between 1924 and 1929. He was a successful advocate for federal investment in the Pacific Northwest, securing funding for several irrigation projects and funding for the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton, Washington. In 1920 he sponsored and secured passage of the Jones Merchant Marine Acting, which stipulated that only American ships could carry cargo between American ports, thereby making Alaska dependent on Seattle-based shipping. Jones was a vocal proponent of prohibition throughout his political career, a stance that initially aided his popularity but eventually contributed to his electoral defeat in 1932.

Wesley Livsey JONES

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Background

Jones, Wesley Livsey was born on October 9, 1863 in near Bethany, Illinois, United States. Son of Wesley and Phoebe McKay Jones.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Southern Illinois College, 1886.

Career

Jones started a law practice in Decatur, Illinois, and later relocated to North Yakima, Washington. Jones served in the House of Representatives from 1899 to 1909 and as a Republican United States Senator from Washington from 1909 until his death in 1932. He served as the Senate majority whip between 1924 and 1929.

He was a successful advocate for federal investment in the Pacific Northwest, securing funding for several irrigation projects and funding for the Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton, Washington.

In 1920 he sponsored and secured passage of the Jones Merchant Marine Acting, which stipulated that only American ships could carry cargo between American ports, thereby making Alaska dependent on Seattle-based shipping. Jones was a vocal proponent of prohibition throughout his political career, a stance that initially aided his popularity but eventually contributed to his electoral defeat in 1932.

Achievements

Wesley Livsey Jones has been listed as a noteworthy senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member 56th to 60th Congresses (1899-1909), Washington

Connections

Married Minda Nelson, October 13, 1886. Children: Harry B., Mistress Hazel East. Coffin.

Father:: Wesley Jones
Mother:: Phoebe McKay Jones
Spouse:: Minda Nelson
child:: Mistress Hazel East. Coffin Jones
child:: Harry B. Jones

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