Owen Jones (American politician)
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Owen Jones (December 29, 1819 – December 25, 1878) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district for one term from 1857 to 1859. During the American Civil War he raised a troop of cavalry that would become Company B of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment and served as colonel.
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Owen Jones | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | John Cadwalader |
Succeeded by | John Wood |
Personal details | |
Born | (1819-12-29)December 29, 1819 Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 25, 1878(1878-12-25) (aged 58) Ardmore, Pennsylvania |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry |
Battles/wars | |
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