Charles M. Jones (Alaska politician)

Charles M. Jones
1st Representative of the Alaska House of Representatives, District 1
In office January 26, 1959 – January 22, 1961
Preceded by	District Created
Succeeded by	Alfred E. Widmark
Personal details
Born	Charles Meredith Jones December 1, 1921
Died	March 6, 2002(2002-03-06) (aged 80)
Political party	Democratic

Charles Meredith Jones (December 1, 1921 – March 6, 2002) was an Alaskan politician representing Alaska's 1st District from January 26, 1959 – January 22, 1961.

Life

Charles was born on December 1, 1921. He came to the Territory of Alaska in 1942 with the United States Coast Guard. He settled in Craig, where he operated a general store in conjunction with his wife's family.^[1] He died on March 6, 2002, at the age of 80.^[2]

Politics

He represented the 1st district in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1959 to 1961 during the 1st Alaska State Legislature. He lost reelection in 1960 to Republican Alfred Widmark. They were the district's only representatives, as it was eliminated in the 1961 redistricting.

References

1. "Flags fly at half-staff today to honor former lawmaker". Anchorage Daily News. March 12, 2002.
2. "Charles Jones Obituary - Craig, Alaska". Tributes.com. Retrieved 2022-10-09.