Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Dan Jones, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
Soldier-lawyer-governor
Dan Jones
Daniel W. Jones was born 1839 in Bowie County Texas.. Parents moved to Washington, Ark.. Where Dan studied law with Judge John R. Eakin.
Enlisted in Ark. State Troops 1861 and fought at Oak Hill, Mo… Then recruted Co. A of the 20. Ark. Inf. and was elected captain... He was shot through the body at Corinth, Miss. Captured - recovered - exchanged - rejoined his regiment and promoted to colonel at age 23...
Elected prosecuting attorney 1874.. Attorney-general 1884 and 1886.. legislature 1890. Elected governor 1896 and re-elected..
During his administration two amendments to the constitution creating office of railroad commissioner, and county road tax... Rector Anti-Trust Law.. Smith R.R. Bill... Great flood of Miss. River 1897... Ft. Smith Tornado 1898.. Governor Jones died Christmas Day, 1918..
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 38
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Dan Jones, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
