James Jones
Encyclopedia
Arts and entertainment
- James Jones (author)James Jones (author)James Jones was an American author known for his explorations of World War II and its aftermath.-Life and work:...
(1921–1977), novelist - James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesJames Earl Jones is an American actor. He is well-known for his distinctive bass voice and for his portrayal of characters of substance, gravitas and leadership...
(born 1931), actor
Sports
- James Jones (baseball) (born 1988), professional baseball player
- James Jones (basketball coach) (born 1964), current men's basketball head coach at Yale University
- James Jones (basketball player)James Jones (basketball player)James Andrew Jones is an American professional basketball player who last played with the Miami Heat.The 6'8" , 215 lb small forward who attended American Senior High in Miami was picked 49th by the Indiana Pacers in the 2003 NBA Draft out of the University of Miami...
(born 1980), forward for Indiana Pacers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat - James Jones (running back, born 1958), running back for the Dallas Cowboys
- James Jones (running back, born 1961), running back for Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks
- James Jones (defensive lineman)James Jones (defensive lineman)James Alfie Jones is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League . He played college football at Northern Iowa, then he played ten professional seasons as a defensive tackle for four teams from 1991-2000. Jones never missed a game in his 10-year career.-References:...
(born 1969), defensive lineman for Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions - James Jones (wide receiver)James Jones (wide receiver)James Deandre Jones is an American football wide receiver with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
(born 1984), wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers
Political and public figures
- H. James JonesH. James JonesH. James Jones is a Canadian politician. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2000, initially as a Progressive Conservative and later as a member of the Canadian Alliance....
(born 1992), Canadian politician - James F. Jones, Jr.James F. Jones, Jr.James F. Jones, Jr. is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.-References:...
, Pennsylvania politician - James G. JonesJames G. JonesMajor General James G. Jones is a retired United States Air Force general and former commander of the Keesler Technical Training Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi....
(born 1934), United States Air Force general - James Herbert JonesJames Herbert JonesJames Herbert "Jimmie Red" Jones was the Arkansas State Auditor from 1956 to 1980 the Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1984.-Early life:...
(1920–2008), Arkansas State Auditor, Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard - James Idwal JonesJames Idwal JonesJames Idwal Jones was a British Labour Party politician.He was born in Rhosllannerchrugog, Wrexham, and educated at Ruabon Grammar School and Normal College, Bangor. He became a teacher in 1922 in Holt, but then moved to positions in Glyn Ceiriog and Penycae...
, (1900–1992) Welsh politician - James Jones (aviator), British World War I flying ace
- James Jones (bishop) (born 1948), Anglican Bishop of Liverpool
- James L. JonesJames L. JonesJames Logan Jones, Jr. is the former United States National Security Advisor and a retired United States Marine Corps General....
(born 1943), former National Security Advisor and 32nd Commandant of the United States Marine Corps - James M. Jones, Jr., Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama
- James McHall JonesJames McHall JonesJames McHall Jones was a United States federal judge.Born in Georgetown, Kentucky, Jones read law to enter the bar in 1843. He was in private practice in Plaquemine, Louisiana from 1843 to 1845...
(1823–1851), U.S. federal judge - James Parker JonesJames Parker JonesJames Parker Jones is a United States federal judge who currently is the chief judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.- Early life and education :...
(born 1940), U.S. federal judge - James Robert JonesJames Robert JonesJames Robert "Jim" Jones is a lawyer, a Democratic politician, a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma, and a former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico....
(born 1939), Congressman from Oklahoma and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
Persons born in 19th century
- James C. JonesJames C. JonesJames Chamberlain Jones was the Governor of Tennessee from 1841 to 1845, and a United States Senator from that state from 1851 to 1857...
(1809–1859), governor of Tennessee - James H. JonesJames H. JonesJames Henry Jones was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Shelby County, Alabama, Jones moved with his parents to Talladega County, Alabama, in early youth.He pursued an academic course.He studied law....
(1830–1904), U.S. Representative from Texas - James Kimbrough JonesJames Kimbrough JonesJames Kimbrough Jones was a United States Senator.-Biography:Born in Marshall County, Mississippi, Jones moved with his father to Dallas County, Arkansas in 1848...
(1839–1908), chairman of the Democratic National Committee - James M. JonesJames M. JonesJames Monroe Jones was Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri in 1896-1900.Jones was born in Prospect, New York and moved to Kansas City in 1885. He was a lawyer with offices at 15 West 9th Street and residence at 721 Harrison Street. Prior to being mayor he was circuit court judge and had a residence...
(1862–1928), Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri - James T. JonesJames T. JonesJames Taylor Jones was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Richmond, Virginia, Jones moved with his father to Marengo County, Alabama, in 1834.He pursued classical studies....
(1832–1895), U.S. Representative from Alabama
Persons born in 18th century
- James Jones (Georgia)James Jones (Georgia)James Jones was an American politician and lawyer from the state of Georgia.He moved with his uncle to Georgia in 1740. Jones studied law in Savannah, Georgia, and gained admission to the state bar and became a practicing attorney...
(1769–1801), Congressman, namesake of Jones County, Georgia - James Jones (Virginia)James Jones (Virginia)James Jones was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Early life:Jones was born in Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, Virginia, Jones graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, in 1791, and the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
(1742–1848) U.S. Representative from Virginia
See also
- Jim Jones (disambiguation)Jim Jones (disambiguation)Jim Jones was a religious leader known for the Peoples Temple cult and the Jonestown suicides.Jim Jones is also the name of:* Jim Jones , American rapper from Harlem...
- Jimmy Jones (disambiguation)
- Jamie Jones (disambiguation)