stringtranslate.com

William Jones (Arfon MP)

William Jones (1860[1] – 9 May 1915) was a British Liberal Party politician.

Early history

Jones was born in Penmynydd in 1860, the son of William, a peasant farmer and Jane. His father died when he was a child, and the family subsequently moved into Llangefni. He was educated first at the British school at Llangefni, later becoming the pupil-teacher there. He continued his education at Bangor Normal College and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth[2] He became a country schoolmaster, before working for the London School Board, and later as a private tutor at Oxford.[3]

Political career

Jones entered the House of Commons as Liberal MP for Arfon in the 1895 general election. He was re-elected unopposed in 1900 and in 1906. In parliament he supported the 1908 Women's Enfranchisement Bill.[4] He was re-elected in January and December 1910. In 1911 he was appointed to the Liberal administration of H. H. Asquith as a government whip. He died in office in May 1915.

Electoral results

References

  1. ^ "Death of Mr. William Jones MP". Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald. 14 May 1915. p. 2. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  2. ^ Liberal Year Book 1907
  3. ^ Debrett's House of Commons 1901
  4. ^ "WOMen's ENFRANCHISEMENT BILL. (Hansard, 28 February 1908)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 28 February 1908.
  5. ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
  6. ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
  7. ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)

External links