Charles G. Jones | |
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Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the Oklahoma County district | |
In office November 16, 1907 – November 16, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
8th and 11th Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
In office April 8, 1901 – April 13, 1903 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Lee Van Winkle |
Succeeded by | Robert E. Lee Van Winkle |
In office April 13, 1896 – April 12, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Nelson Button |
Succeeded by | James P. Allen |
Member of the Oklahoma Territorial House from the 11th district | |
In office 1899–1903 | |
Preceded by | William James Gault |
Succeeded by | John H. Decker |
Member of the Oklahoma Territorial House from the 2nd district | |
In office 1890–1893 Serving with Moses Neal, Samuel D. Pack, D. W. Peery, and Hugh G. Trosper | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | J. M. Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | Greenup, Illinois | November 3, 1856
Died | March 29, 1911 Jones, Oklahoma | (aged 54)
Political party | Republican |
Charles Gasham "Gristmill" Jones (November 3, 1856 – March 29, 1911) was an American urban developer and politician in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Jones was responsible for bringing electrical power to downtown Oklahoma City and developing a railroad line between Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City. The town of Jones, Oklahoma, is named for him.