Granville E. Jones
Granville Ennis Jones (October 14, 1900 – March 7, 1959) was an American funeral director and Democratic politician from Philadelphia.[1]
Early life[edit]
Jones was born in 1900 in Baltimore, to an unwed mother, Clara Mae Jones, and unnamed father.[2][3][4]
Career[edit]
After moving to Philadelphia, Jones graduated from the H. E. Dolan's College of Mortuary Science, after which he worked as a funeral director.[4] Jones was also president of the Quaker City Funeral Directors Association.[1]
In 1948, Jones was elected to the first of six terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[4] In 1953, he ran for City Treasurer of Philadelphia, but was unsuccessful.
Death[edit]
Jones died in 1959 while still serving his sixth term with the Pennsylvania House. He was succeeded by his wife, Frances R. Jones.[5] They had two sons, Alfred and Sherman, and two daughters, Marilyn and Emma. He was buried at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Delaware County.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Inquirer 1959.
- ^ Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906–1970
- ^ 1910 United States census
- ^ a b c PHR Biography.
- ^ "Eagen Has Role in Ceremonies". The Times-Tribune. Scranton, Pennsylvania. June 9, 1959. p. 5. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
Sources[edit]
- "Rep. G.E. Jones Dies at Age 58". Philadelphia Inquirer. March 8, 1959. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Granville E. Jones". Historical Biographies. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.