John P. Jones | |
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| United States Senator from Nevada | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Nye |
| Succeeded by | Francis G. Newlands |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1829 Herefordshire, England |
| Died | November 27, 1912 (aged 83) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican Silver (1895-1901) |
| Profession | Mining |
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John Percival Jones (January 27, 1829 – November 27, 1912) was an American politician who served for 30 years as a Republican United States Senator from Nevada. He made a fortune in silver mining and was a co-founder of the town of Santa Monica, California.