Our Genealogy - Person Sheet
Our Genealogy - Person Sheet
NamePercival (Percy) Shaw Jones 21, 1C3R, M
Birth17 Jan 1865, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada79
Death25 Mar 195179
Occupationcorporate lawyer79
EducationColumbia University Law School79
FatherWilliam Colpitts Jones , M (1840-1913)
MotherVictoria Ann Shaw , F (1838-ca1916)
Spouses
Birth24 Jan 1875, Staten Island, New York79
Death1 Jul 1959, St. Clare’s Hospital, New York City79
Marriage1 Jul 190179
ChildrenElizabeth (Bettina) Shaw , F (1902-)
 Jean Shaw , F (1907-1984)
 Anne Shaw , F (1909-)
Notes for Percival (Percy) Shaw Jones
Percival Shaw Jones’ personal history written by him Oct 2, 1942:
b. 17 Jan 1865, Moncton, NB
1869 came to New York with parents
1874-77 Home in Saratoga Springs (summers)
1884 Graduated Columbia College Law School
1892 admitted to the Bar, New York City
Incorporator, Councsel and Director of:
Victor Talking Machine Co. (8 yrs)
Jones Speedometer (Taximeter) Co. (20 yrs)
Jones Stewart & Warner Instrument Corp. (1 yr)
Reo Motor Car Co. (9 yrs)
Two Oceans Oil Co., Mexico (12 yrs)
United States Gramophone Co
United States Gypsum Co. (8 yrs)
United Verdio Extension Mining Co. (6 yrs)
Partner in Jones & McCormick, law firm 1900-1912
Counsel and President: Elm Park Realty Co. Staten Island
Industrial Real Estate Development, Richmond Co., NY
Retired from active legal practise in 194579
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