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 with the 24th Virginia Cavalry, including the Battle of Saint Mary's Church and the First Battle of Deep Bottom, where he was captured. Following the war, he attended the University of Virginia[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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