Background
Jones, Wiley Emmet was born on October 19, 1856 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Joshua Walden and Polly Ann (Wills) Jones.
Jones, Wiley Emmet was born on October 19, 1856 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Joshua Walden and Polly Ann (Wills) Jones.
Studied law in office of General
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1886, and practiced in Springfield. Member Illinois House of Representatives, 1887, 1889. Removed to Tacoma, Washington, 1889.
Founder, 1889, and 1st city attorney of Anacortes, Washington.
Removed to Arizona, 1892. District attorney Graham County.
Arizona, 8 years. Assistant United State Attorneys, District of Arizona, March-December 1914.
Appointed attorney general Arizona, December 5, 1914, to fill unexpired term ending December 31, 1914. Elected 3 terms, 1914-1920.
Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1896. Presidential elector, 1912.
First Lieutenant, 1st Arizona Regiment, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Member Illinois House