John Jones, often known as Ivon (10 May 1820 - 6 September 1898) was a Welsh radical and man of letters, who played a prominent role in the political life of Cardiganshire and beyond in the late nineteenth century. He was a close acquaintance of the radical preacher Kilsby Jones.
Jones was born in the Mynydd-bach area in upland Cardiganshire, received little formal education.[1] He became a grocer and relatively prosperous tradesman in Aberystwyth where he lived from 1835 until his death.[1]
He actively participated in the religious and literary life of Aberystwyth, before it became a university town. He was the secretary of the National Eisteddfod held at Aberystwyth in 1865, and received a gold medal for his services. He was an active Calvinistic Methodist.[2] In later years, he published material on history and folklore.
In 1865, Ivon was a prominent supporter of David Davies in his unsuccessful campaign in the Cardiganshire constituency.[2]
Ivon died on 6 September 1898 and was buried at Aberystwyth.
References edit
- ^ a b Jones, Evan David. "John Jones (Ivon), man of letters". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ a b Jones 1964, p. 15.
Sources edit
Books and journals edit
- Jones, Ieuan Gwynedd (1964). "Cardiganshire Politics in the Mid-Nineteenth Century" (PDF). Ceredigion. 5 (1): 14–41. Retrieved 30 April 2018.