Benjamin Franklin Jones (industrialist)
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Not to be confused with Benjamin Franklin Jones (New Jersey politician).
Benjamin Franklin Jones (August 8, 1824 – May 19, 1903) was a pioneer of the iron and steel industry in Pittsburgh, United States.[1] Originally involved in the river barge industry, he purchased a share in American Iron Works in 1851, along with Bernard Lauth.[2] He later joined with James H. Laughlin to form Jones and Laughlin Steel Company, a steel mill heavily dependent on river transportation. The B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa Pennsylvania, the site of J&L Steel's Aliquippa Works, was built in his honor with funds donated by his daughter.
Quick Facts Chair of the Republican National Committee, Preceded by ...
Benjamin Jones | |
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Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
In office June 6, 1884 – July 12, 1888 | |
Preceded by | Dwight M. Sabin |
Succeeded by | Matt Quay |
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Born | Benjamin Franklin Jones, Sr. (1824-08-08)August 8, 1824 Claysville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | May 19, 1903(1903-05-19) (aged 78) Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary McMasters |
Children | 1 |
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