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David Jones
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David Jones

Welsh-Australian merchant (1793–1873)

David Jones (8 March 1793 – 29 March 1873), was a Welsh-Australian merchant, politician, and the founder of David Jones.2

From Wikipedia’s article on David Jones (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 8, 1793, died Mar 29, 1873.1

Companies

Early life and education

Jones was born in 1793, the son of Thomas Jones, a farmer near Llandeilo, Wales, and his wife Nancy. He became an apprenticed to a grocer in Carmarthen at a young age and his business talent lead to him being offered, at the age of 18, the management of a general store in Eglwyswrw, Pembrokeshire. He later found employment with the firm of R. N. Nicholls, Wood Street, Cheapside in London. On 7 February 1828, he married Jane Mander at St Andrew's Church, Holborn. Jane was the daughter of John Mander of East Smithfield.

From Wikipedia’s article on David Jones (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: merchant, alderman, politician, local politician, company director.5

  • 1856 to 1860Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council4
  • 1842 to 1844Member of City of Sydney Council4
  • Date not recordedFounded David Jones Limited3

Personal life

  • BornMar 8, 1793, Llandeilo6
  • DiedMar 29, 1873, Sydney7
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland8
  • SpouseJane Jones 1828 to 18739

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