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John Wallace Jones
Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana
In office
1854–1858
Preceded by Joseph Clinton Beall
Succeeded by Jonas Robeson
Personal details
Born (1822-03-31)March 31, 1822
Moulton, Alabama
Died September 6, 1895(1895-09-06) (aged 73)
Shreveport, Louisiana
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States of America
Branch/service  Confederate States Army
Unit 19th Louisiana Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars American Civil War

John Wallace Jones (March 31, 1822 – September 6, 1895) was an American judge.

Born in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, Jones became a district judge in Caddo Parish and also served as the mayor of Shreveport from 1854 to 1858. In addition to his civic career, Jones also served with distinction during the American Civil War as the Commanding Officer of Company K of the 19th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. He died in Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 73.

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