Francis Jones (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Francis Jones (Canadian politician)
- Francis Jones (November 1, 1815 – August 2, 1887) was an Ontario civil engineer, provincial land surveyor and political figure.
- He represented Leeds North and Grenville North in the House of Commons of Canada as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1874.He was born in Ballykilleen, County Carlow, Ireland in 1815, the son of Edward Jones and Rowanna Sparling.
- He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in 1854 before being elected for North Leeds and Grenville in 1861 and 1863.
- He was elected again following Confederation and served until he was defeated in 1874.
- Jones ran unsuccessfully for reelection again in 1878.
- He lived in Kemptville and died there at the age of 71.
- Jones never married.
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