William Theopilus Jones

William Theopilus Jones
Engraving by Henry Bryan Hall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wyoming Territory's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
(Delegate)
Preceded byStephen Friel Nuckolls
Succeeded byWilliam Randolph Steele
Personal details
Born(1842-02-20)February 20, 1842
Corydon, Indiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 1882(1882-10-09) (aged 40)
Corydon, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeCedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer, judge
Military service
AllegianceUnited States (Union)
Branch/serviceUnited States Army (Union Army)
Years of service1861–1864
RankMajor
Unit17th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars

William Theopilus Jones (February 20, 1842 – October 9, 1882) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of the Territory of Wyoming from 1871 to 1873 as a Republican delegate in the 42nd United States Congress.[1][2]