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Jones, Thomas Goode

soldier, lawyer, legislator, governor, was born Nov. 26, 1844, in Macon, Ga. He served as a soldier in the confederate service, and was promoted to aide-de-camp. In 1866 he was admitted to the bar; became editor of the Daily Picayune of Montgomery; and during 1870-80 was reporter of decisions of the supreme court of Alabama. In 1875-85 he was alderman in the city of Montgomery; in 1884-87 was a member of the Alabama general assembly; and speaker of the house during his latter term. In 1890 he was elected governor of Alabama; served with distinction, and received the re-election in 1892. He is the author of Code of Ethics, adopted by the Alabama State Bar association; author of / the law regulating the employment of state troops in enforcement of the law; and has been prominently identified with the history, growth and prosperity of the state of Alabama.