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John Sills Jones
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 9th district |
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| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879 |
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| Preceded by | Earley F. Poppleton |
| Succeeded by | George L. Converse |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Delaware County district |
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| In office January 4, 1880 – January 6, 1884 |
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| Preceded by | David H. Elliott |
| Succeeded by | George L. Sackett |
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| Born | February 12, 1836 Champaign County, Ohio |
| Died | April 11, 1903 (aged 67) Delaware, Ohio |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th Ohio Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 174th Ohio Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Sills Jones (born February 12, 1836 – died April 11, 1903) was an important figure from Ohio. He served as a U.S. Representative in the government. Before that, he was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Early Life and Education
John Sills Jones was born in 1836 near a place called St. Paris in Champaign County, Ohio. As a young person, he went to public schools in his area. He then decided to study law.
In 1855, he graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Two years later, in 1857, he was allowed to practice law. He started his law career in Delaware, Ohio. He also worked as a prosecuting attorney for Delaware County in 1860 and 1861. A prosecuting attorney is a lawyer who works for the government to bring people who break the law to justice.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, John Sills Jones wanted to help his country. In 1861, he joined the army as a First Lieutenant in the 4th Ohio Infantry Regiment. He served for three years.
In September 1864, he was given command of the 174th Ohio Infantry Regiment. At this time, he was promoted to the rank of colonel. He finished his service with his regiment on July 7, 1865. He also received a special honorary promotion to brigadier general on June 27 for his service.
A Career in Politics
After the Civil War, John Sills Jones went back to being a lawyer. But he also became very involved in politics.
Local Government Roles
In 1866, he served as the mayor of Delaware, Ohio. The mayor is the leader of a city or town. After being mayor, he became the prosecuting attorney for Delaware County again. He held this job until 1872.
Representing Ohio in Congress
John Sills Jones was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the 45th U.S. Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1879. This meant he helped make laws for the entire country.
After his time in Congress, he also served in the State house of representatives for Ohio. He was a member there from 1879 to 1884.
Later Life
John Sills Jones passed away on April 11, 1903. He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware, Ohio.
