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Edward Jones
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Edward Jones

American statistician, Dow Jones co-founder

Edward Davis Jones (October 7, 1856 – February 16, 1920) was an American statistician and journalist. Jones is best known as the "Jones" in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and as a co-founder of The Wall Street Journal.2

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

Born Oct 7, 1856, died Feb 16, 1920.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedWorcester Academy3

Jones was born on October 7, 1856, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Jones' parents, Reverend John Jones and Clarissa (née Day) Jones, were of Welsh descent. Jones graduated from Worcester Academy and attended Brown University before dropping out in his junior year. After leaving Brown, Jones worked as a reporter for the Providence Morning Star and Evening Press, where he met Charles Dow.

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

Career

Occupation: statistician, businessperson, journalist, mathematician.7

Personal life

  • BornOct 7, 1856, Worcester8
  • DiedFeb 16, 1920, New York City9
  • CitizenshipUnited States10

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