Maryus Jones
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Colonel Maryus Jones | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Newport News | |
| In office 1908–1912 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel R. Buxton |
| Succeeded by | Bernard B. Semmes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1844 Marlefield, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States |
| Died | January 26, 1923 (aged 78) Newport News, Virginia, United States |
Maryus Jones (July 8, 1844 – January 26, 1923) was the mayor of Newport News, Virginia from September 1, 1908 to September 1, 1912. Jones was born in Gloucester County, Virginia at Marlfield Plantation.[1] He was a direct descendant of Roger Jones, who came to Virginia in 1680 with Lord Colepeper.[2] Prior to serving as mayor, he was a colonel in the Confederate Army. He took part in the dedication of a memorial to Confederate soldiers at Greenlawn Cemetery in 1909.[3]
Jones fought in several battles in the American Civil War, including the Battle of Saint Mary's Church and the First Battle of Deep Bottom, where he was captured.[2]
Jones was buried at Abingdon Church, following his death in Newport News. Jones had moved to Newport News in 1899, where in addition to serving as mayor built a law practice and was a prominent Baptist.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Col. Maryus Jones: Lawyer and Confederate Veteran Passes Away". Daily Star. January 27, 1923. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
He was sitting in his chair and having an after dinner smoke when death came
- ^ a b Barringer, Paul Brandon (1904). University of Virginia: Its History, Influence, Equipment and Characteristics, with Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Founders, Benefactors, Officers and Alumni. Lewis Publishing Company. p. Page 459.
- ^ "Maryus Jones". Find a Grave. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
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