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William T. Jones
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Engraving by Henry Bryan Hall
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming Territory's at-large district |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 (Delegate) |
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| Preceded by | Stephen Friel Nuckolls |
| Succeeded by | William Randolph Steele |
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| Born | February 20, 1842 Corydon, Indiana |
| Died | October 9, 1882 (aged 40) Corydon, Indiana |
| Political party | Republican |
William Theopilus Jones (February 20, 1842 – October 9, 1882) was an important person in early American politics. He served as a Delegate for the Wyoming Territory. A Delegate is like a representative who speaks for a territory in the United States Congress.
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Early Life and Education
William T. Jones was born on February 20, 1842, in Corydon, Indiana. He received a good education, which was called a "liberal schooling" back then. This means he studied a wide range of subjects.
Becoming a Lawyer
After his schooling, William Jones decided to study law. He worked hard and became a lawyer in 1865. He started his law practice in his hometown of Corydon, Indiana.
Service in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, William Jones bravely served in the Union Army. He was a major in the Seventeenth Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. This means he was a leader for many soldiers from Indiana.
Moving to Wyoming
In 1869, William Jones moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Wyoming was a territory at that time, not yet a state. Soon after arriving, he was appointed as a judge for the supreme court of the Wyoming Territory. This was a very important job, helping to make sure laws were fair.
A Voice for Wyoming
William Jones was a member of the Republican Party. In 1871, he was elected as a Delegate to the Forty-second Congress. This meant he represented the people of the Wyoming Territory in Washington, D.C. He served in this role from March 4, 1871, to March 3, 1873.
After his time in Congress, William Jones returned to Corydon, Indiana. He continued to practice law there until he passed away on October 9, 1882. He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
