Wesley Norwood Jones (July 2, 1852 – October 20, 1928) was an American politician who served as the first North Carolina Commissioner of Labor.
Wesley Norwood Jones | |
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1st North Carolina Commissioner of Labor | |
In office March 5, 1887 – February 15, 1889 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Wake County, North Carolina | July 2, 1852
Died | October 20, 1928 | (aged 76)
Early life and education
editJones was born on July 2, 1852, in Wake County, North Carolina.[1] He was apprenticed as a printer at 13 years old.[1] In the fall of 1875, he enrolled at Wake Forest University, graduating in 1879.[1]
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor
editWhile serving as a member of the board of aldermen (equivalent of the later city council) of Raleigh, Jones was appointed to the new office of North Carolina Commissioner of Labor by Governor Alfred M. Scales on March 15, 1887, for a two-year term.[2] When his term expired, Governor Daniel G. Fowle replaced him with John C. Scarborough.[2]
Death
editJones was found dead in his bed in Raleigh on October 20, 1928.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The City of Raleigh: Historical Sketches from Its Foundation". Google Books. 1887. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Past Commissioners of Labor". Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ "W. N. Jones Dies At His Home Here". The News & Observer. October 21, 1928. pp. 1–2.