James B. Jones
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James Brooks Jones (September 24, 1886 – August 9, 1947), nicknamed "Jawbone", was an American politician from the US state of New Mexico. He served as the lieutenant governor of New Mexico from January 1, 1943, to January 1, 1947.
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James B. Jones | |
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Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico | |
In office January 1, 1943 – January 1, 1947 | |
Governor | John J. Dempsey |
Preceded by | Ceferino Quintana |
Succeeded by | Joseph Montoya |
Personal details | |
Born | (1886-09-24)September 24, 1886 Edgefield, South Carolina, United States |
Died | August 9, 1947(1947-08-09) (aged 60) Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Maud St. Vrain (m. 1913) |
Relatives | William B. Travis (grandfather) |
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