Thomas Jones (South Carolina)

Thomas Jones
5th Mayor of Charleston
In office 1789–1790
Preceded by	Rawlins Lowndes
Succeeded by	Arnoldus Vander Horst
Personal details
Born	December 13, 1742
Died	October 30, 1826
Spouse(s)	Abigail Townsend (m. 1766)
Children	Samuel B. Jones (1780-1813), Paul Townsend Jones (1787-1813)
Profession	Planter

Thomas Jones was the fifth intendent (mayor) of Charleston, South Carolina, serving one term from 1789 to 1790.

Jones was born on December 13, 1742. He served in the South Carolina State House, representing St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish (i.e., the Charleston area) during five General Assemblies from 1782 to 1790. He was elected intendant in September 1789. He died October 30, 1836, and is buried in the Circular Congregational churchyard in Charleston.

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