Jonas Jones

Jonas Jones (May 19, 1791 – July 30, 1848) was a lawyer, judge, farmer, livestock breeder, and political figure in Upper Canada. Life Jones was born in Augusta Township, Upper Canada in 1791, the third son of Ephraim Jones. His mother's name was Charlotte Coursol. He was educated at John Strachan's school in Cornwall and studied law with Levius Peters Sherwood in Elizabethtown (Brockville) in 1808. Jones's father would die before the outbreak of the War of 1812. During the War of 1812, he enlisted with the Leeds militia, originally as a lieutenant and ultimately became a captain by the conclusion of hostilities. He was called to the bar in 1815 and set up a practice in Brockville. In 1816, he was elected to the 7th Parliament of Upper Canada, representing Grenville and held that seat until 1828. In 1817, Jones married Mary Elizabeth Ford. They had 14 children together: 11 sons (3 dying in infancy) and 3 daughters. His oldest son David Ford later became a member of the Canadian House of Commons. His son Chilion was a business partner with architect Thomas Fuller in the reconstruction of the Canadian Parliament buildings. In 1820, Jones became a bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, and was recognized as a leading member of the bar.