John P. Jones
John Percival Jones (January 27, 1829 – November 12, 1912) was an American politician who served for 30 years as a Republican United States Senator from Nevada. He made a fortune in silver mining and was a co-founder of the town of Santa Monica, California.
Read more about John P. Jones: Early Life, California Gold Rush, Comstock Lode Nevada, US Senate, Panamint Silver Mines, Santa Monica, Miramar, Family Life
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