Granville E. Jones (October 14, 1900 – March 7, 1959) was a funeral director and Democratic politician.

Early life

Jones was born in 1900 in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Philadelphia.[1]

Career

After moving to Philadelphia, Jones graduated from the H. E. Dolan's College of Mortuary Science, after which he worked as a funeral director.[1] Jones was also president of the Quaker City Funeral Directors Association.[2]

Political career

In 1948, Jones was elected to the first of six terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1] In 1953, he ran for City Treasurer of Philadelphia, but was unsuccessful.

Death

Jones died in 1959 while still serving with the Pennsylvania House. He was buried at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Delaware County.[2]

References

Sources

  • "Rep. G.E. Jones Dies at Age 58". Philadelphia Inquirer. March 8, 1959. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "Granville E. Jones". Historical Biographies. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
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