William Jones

William Jones Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1760 Year of Death: 1831 Cause of Death: Natural Causes Occupation: Merchant, Politician Fictional Appearances: Trail of Glory POD: March 27, 1814 Appearance(s): 1812: The Rivers of War Type of Appearance: Direct

William Jones (1760-1831) was an American politician. A veteran of the American Revolution, he served a term in the House of Representatives (1801-1803), and as Secretary of the Navy (1813-1814) during the War of 1812. His policies were crucial to American success in the Great Lakes. He was also a President of the Second Bank of the United States.

William Jones in Trail of Glory

Like the rest of President James Madison's Cabinet, Secretary of the Navy William Jones left Washington after the British victory at Bladensburg. After the government regrouped in Georgetown, Jones accompanied Madison and Attorney General Richard Rush to Wiley's Tavern, and thus didn't learn of Sam Houston's plan to defend the Capitol Building until much later.

Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Robert Waln	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district 1801 - 1803	Succeeded by Joseph Clay, Michael Leib, and Jacob Richards
Preceded by Paul Hamilton	United States Secretary of the Navy 1813 – 1814	Succeeded by Benjamin W. Crowninshield