David Jones (MP)
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David Jones was a Welsh
banker and Conservative Party
politician.
, Carmarthenshire
, he was the eldest son of John and Mary Jones and was educated at Charterhouse School
. He married Margaret Charlotte Campbell, daughter of Sir George Campbell, 4th Baronet
in 1845. They made their home at Glanebrane Park, Llandovery and had 2 daughters and 2 sons. He held the office of High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire
in 1845 and was a deputy lieutenant
for Breconshire
, Carmarthenshire and Radnorshire
.
and built a large house there at the considerable cost of £30,000. The Italinate mansion had a central tower and classical colonnades and a top-lit hall with large mahogany staircase.
, one of two members of parliament
for the County of Carmarthenshire
, succeeded his father as Baron Dynevor
. This led to a vacancy, and Jones was chosen to defend the seat for the Conservatives
. As the only candidate he was elected unopposed to the House of Commons on 13 May. He held the seat for 16 years, being returned at each general election without opposition.
. His seat was held by his younger brother, John
. He died at Pantglas in July 1869, and was buried in the family vault at Cilycwm
Church.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
banker and Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician.
Early life
Born in Llwynberllan near LlandoveryLlandovery
Llandovery is a market town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, lying on the River Tywi and the A40 road.The town is served by Llandovery railway station, where there is a park and ride to Llanelli and Shrewsbury via the Heart of Wales Line...
, Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire is a unitary authority in the south west of Wales and one of thirteen historic counties. It is the 3rd largest in Wales. Its three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford...
, he was the eldest son of John and Mary Jones and was educated at Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
. He married Margaret Charlotte Campbell, daughter of Sir George Campbell, 4th Baronet
Campbell Baronets
There have been 19 Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Campbell, seven in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and twelve in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.-Campbell Baronets, of Glenorchy :...
in 1845. They made their home at Glanebrane Park, Llandovery and had 2 daughters and 2 sons. He held the office of High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire
High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire was originally created by the Statute of Rhuddlan in 1284. It became an administrative county in 1889 with a county council following the Local Government Act 1888...
in 1845 and was a deputy lieutenant
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
for Breconshire
Brecknockshire
Brecknockshire , also known as the County of Brecknock, Breconshire, or the County of Brecon is one of thirteen historic counties of Wales, and a former administrative county.-Geography:...
, Carmarthenshire and Radnorshire
Radnorshire
Radnorshire is one of thirteen historic and former administrative counties of Wales. It is represented by the Radnorshire area of Powys, which according to the 2001 census, had a population of 24,805...
.
Banking
His grandfather, also David Jones, had established a bank in Llandovery in 1799, and on his death in 1839 the business passed to David and his two younger brothers, William and John. The brothers expanded the bank as David Jones & Company. In about 1850 Jones purchased the 7,854 acre estate of Pantglas, LlanfynyddLlanfynydd
Llanfynydd is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales.In protest over plans to erect a wind farm nearby, on 19 July 2004 the village adopted the new name of Llanhyfrydawelllehynafolybarcudprindanfygythiadtrienusyllafnauole...
and built a large house there at the considerable cost of £30,000. The Italinate mansion had a central tower and classical colonnades and a top-lit hall with large mahogany staircase.
Member of parliament
In April 1852 the Hon. George Rice-TrevorGeorge Rice-Trevor, 4th Baron Dynevor
George Rice-Trevor, 4th Baron Dynevor was a British peer. He was the son of George Talbot Rice, 3rd Baron Dynevor....
, one of two members of parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for the County of Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire (UK Parliament constituency)
Carmarthenshire was a parliamentary constituency in Wales which returned one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until its representation was increased to two members for the 1832 general election....
, succeeded his father as Baron Dynevor
Baron Dynevor
Baron Dinevor, of Dinevor in the County of Carmarthen , is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain. It was created in 1780 for William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, with remainder to his daughter, Lady Cecil, wife of George Rice, a member of a prominent Welsh family...
. This led to a vacancy, and Jones was chosen to defend the seat for the Conservatives
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
. As the only candidate he was elected unopposed to the House of Commons on 13 May. He held the seat for 16 years, being returned at each general election without opposition.
Death
By 1868 Jones was in ill-health, and decided not to contest the general electionUnited Kingdom general election, 1868
The 1868 United Kingdom general election was the first after passage of the Reform Act 1867, which enfranchised many male householders, thus greatly increasing the number of men who could vote in elections in the United Kingdom...
. His seat was held by his younger brother, John
John Jones (Carmarthenshire MP)
John Jones was a Welsh banker and Conservative Party politician.-Early life:Born near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, he was the third son of John and Mary Jones. He was called to the bar at the Middle Temple, but never practiced as a barrister. He married Anne Thomas, daughter of Major David Thomas...
. He died at Pantglas in July 1869, and was buried in the family vault at Cilycwm
Cilycwm
Cilycwm is a village and parish located in Carmarthenshire, West Wales.Cilycwm lies on the west bank of Afon Gwenlais, a tributary of the Tywi, north of the town of Llandovery...
Church.