William James Jones

Background

Jones, William James was born on December 9, 1870 in Watseka, Illinois, United States. Son of William James and Sallie Davenport (Jones) Jones.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1891, Master of Science, 1892, A.C. (before Christ), 1899.

Career

Assistant in chemistry, Purdue University, 1891-1892. Assistant state chemist of Indiana, 1892-1901, chief deputy state chemist, 1901-1907, state chemist, since 1907. Special observer United States Weather Bureau, since 1894.

Associate chemist, Purdue Experiment Station, 1903-1907.

Professor agricultural chemistry, Purdue University, since 1907. Collaborating chemist, unites states department of Agriculture.

Achievements

• William James Jones has been listed as a noteworthy chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason, Odd.

Connections

Married Nelle Parker, December 25, 1894.

Father:

William James Jones

Mother:

Sallie Davenport (Jones) Jones

Spouse:

Nelle Parker