James M. Jones
James M. Jones | |
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| 31st Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office 1896–1900 | |
| Preceded by | Webster Davis |
| Succeeded by | James A. Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Monroe Jones 1862 |
| Died | 1928 (aged 65–66) |
| Party | Republican |
James Monroe Jones (1862 – 1928) was an American politician. A Republican, he served as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 1896 to 1900.
Biography
Jones was born in Prospect, New York, and moved to Kansas City in 1885. He was a lawyer with offices at 15 West 9th Street and residence at 721 Harrison Street. Prior to being mayor, he was circuit court judge and had a residence at Independence and Park.[1]
References
- ^ "Local History - Kansas City Public Library". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 24, 2007.