Wiley Jones, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Wiley Jones

Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1848

Place of Birth: Madison County, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1904

Profession: businessperson

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Wiley Jones

  • Walter "Wiley" Jones (July 14, 1841 – December 7, 1904) was a businessman in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, who was one of the wealthiest African-Americans in his state.
  • He owned the first streetcar company in Pine Bluff and a park in the city which housed the fairgrounds.
  • A devotee of horse racing, he owned stables and a race track on the park grounds.
  • He also owned a saloon.
  • He was active in civic affairs and was an advocate for civil rights.

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