Background
Jones, Wesley Livsey was born on October 9, 1863 in near Bethany, Illinois, United States. Son of Wesley and Phoebe McKay Jones.
Jones, Wesley Livsey was born on October 9, 1863 in near Bethany, Illinois, United States. Son of Wesley and Phoebe McKay Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, Southern Illinois College, 1886.
College, Enfield, 111. H. B. and Hazel; moved to Yakina, Washington Territory, 1889, to Seattle, 1917. Took part as Speaker in Blaine Campaign, 1884 and every campaign since.
Admitted to Bar, 111., 1886. Representative at Large, Washington, 1899-1909. Elected, United States Senator, since 1908.
Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, Commerce Committee, 10 years Joint Author^: Merchant Marine and Power Legislation. Aided especially in reclamation and prohibition legislation.
Member of Knights of Pythias. Elks; Sons of Veterans.
Married Minda Nelson, October 13, 1886. Children: Harry B., Mistress Hazel E. Coffin.