Background
Jones, William Russell was born on January 18, 1870 in Orange County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Scott and Lillie Clark (Coleman) Jones.
Jones, William Russell was born on January 18, 1870 in Orange County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Scott and Lillie Clark (Coleman) Jones.
Doctor of Medicine University of Virginia, 1892. Graduate in Pharmacy, University College of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, 1894.
Began practice Richmond, 1892. Professor of chemistry, toxicology and medical jurisprudence, University College of Medicine, Richmond, 1897-1906, lecturer in clinical medicine and associate professor practicing medicine, 1906-1912. Visiting physician Virginia Hospital, 1897-1912.
Visiting physician Retreat for the Sick Hospital.
Chief medical adviser, chief surgeon Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, Company In charge medical and surgical relief and suppression of influenza, United States Munition Bag Loading Plant, Richmond, World War I. Consultant medical officer United States War Risk and Veterans’ Bureau, 1918-1922.
Chief surgeon, major Medical Corps, Virginia National Guard, 1926.
Member American Medical Association, Medical Society Virginia, Richmond Academy Medicine and Surgery, Association Railway Chief Surgeons, Chesapeake & Ohio Association Railway Surgeons, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.
Married Jane Taylor Fisher, January 5, 1905 (died 1918).