William A. Jones | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:William_Arthur_Jones.png) Likeness from The Watertown News (Apr. 24, 1895) | |
| 27th Commissioner of Indian Affairs | |
| In office May 3, 1897 – December 31, 1904 | |
| President | William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Daniel M. Browning |
| Succeeded by | Francis E. Leupp |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Iowa district | |
| In office January 7, 1895 – April 1897 | |
| Preceded by | John Montgomery Smith |
| Succeeded by | Bjorn Holland |
| 22nd Mayor of Mineral Point, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1884 – April 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Priestley |
| Succeeded by | John Montgomery Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1844 Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Died | September 17, 1912 (aged 68) Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery, Mineral Point |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Sarah Cleary Ansley
(m. 1881–1912) |
| Children |
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| Alma mater | Platteville State Normal School |
| Occupation | farmer |
William Arthur Jones (September 7, 1844 – September 17, 1912) was a Welsh American immigrant, educator, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 27th Commissioner of Indian Affairs, serving in the administration of U.S. President William McKinley. Earlier, he was mayor of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and represented Iowa County for two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly.