Jones, John P. (John Percival), 1829-1912
Variant namesJohn Percival Jones, born in Herefordshire, England, in 1829, grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, before migrating west during the 1849 gold rush. Jones served as a U.S. Senator for the state of Nevada for thirty years (1873-1903).
From the description of John P. Jones autograph, between 1873 and 1903. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 762831613
John P. Jones, mining investor and land speculator, earned his fortune in the silver mines of western Nevada after an unsuccessful bid for Lieutenant Governor of California. In 1873 Jones became a U. S. Senator for Nevada, a seat he held for thirty years. During his political career, Jones retained financial interest in several California and Nevada companies.
From the description of John P. Jones papers, 1884-1897. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702171473
From the description of John P. Jones papers, 1884-1897. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83606972
American Senator.
From the description of Letter signed : Washington, to D.A. Wells, 1883 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270495272
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| associatedWith | Atlas Mill (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Comstock Mill and Mining Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Comstock Mill and Mining Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Consolidated California and Virginia Mining Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886. | person |
| associatedWith | Devil's Gate Mill (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Devil's Gate Mill (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Jones family | family |
| associatedWith | Jones family. | family |
| associatedWith | Jones, John P., 1829-1912. | person |
| associatedWith | Mahoney, Denis J., 1879-1943. | person |
| associatedWith | Mexican Mill. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Mexican Mill (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Nevada and Winfield Mill Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Nevada and Winfield Mill Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pacific Mill Company (Nev) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pacific Mill Company (Nev). | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pacific Reclamation Company (Calif.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pacific Reclamation Company (Calif.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Petaluma Mill (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pioneer Mill Company (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pioneer Mill Company (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Pless, W. B. | person |
| associatedWith | Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901. | person |
| associatedWith | Robinson, Elmer E., 1894-1982. | person |
| associatedWith | Sapphire Mill (Nev.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Schellentrager, E. A. | person |
| associatedWith | Washoe Mill and Mining Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Washoe Mill and Mining Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Wells, David Ames, 1828-1898, | person |
| associatedWith | Westphal, Gustavus Adolph, 1869- | person |
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| Comstock Lode (Nev.) | |||
| Virginia City (Nev.) | |||
| California | |||
| Virginia City (Nev.) | |||
| California | |||
| Comstock Lode (Nev.) | |||
| Nevada | |||
| Nevada | |||
| Nevada |
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| Insurance policies |
| Mills and mill-work |
| Mines and mineral resources |
| Reclamation of land |
| Silver mines and mining |
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Person
Birth 1829-01-27
Death 1912-11-12
