Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of James Kimbrough Jones, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
The plumed knight
Jas. K. Jones
James Kimbrough Jones was born 1838 of Tennessee parents who were visiting in Love, Miss., At the time of his birth… Studied law and engaged in mercantile business in Arkadelphia.. When the war came he enlisted in a volunteer company organized at Princeton, although 6 feet tall and weighing only 100 pounds... Later joined the 3rd Ark. Battalion and saw service in Mississippi and Tennessee including Battle of Corinth.. Fought with Cabell at Marks' Mill and Poison Spring.
Became a farmer after the war... Elected to the state senate 1873 and 1877.. Elected to congress and served from 1881 to 1885.... Then elected to the U.S. Senate where he served 18 years... Senator Jones fought for tariff reform and free coinage of silver.... After his term in the senate expired, he practiced law in Washington, D.C. with his son... Senator Jones died May, 1908...
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 39
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
James Kimbrough Jones, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
