J. H. Jones (Mississippi politician)

J. H. Jones
c. 1907
13th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
In office January 1896 – January 1900
Governor	Anselm J. McLaurin
Preceded by	M. M. Evans
Succeeded by	James T. Harrison
Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 37th district
In office January 1890 – January 1896
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Wilkinson County district
In office January 1886 – January 1890
Personal details
Born	(1840-10-09)October 9, 1840 Autauga County, Alabama, U.S.
Died	December 17, 1911(1911-12-17) (aged 71) Woodville, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	2

James Henry Jones (October 9, 1840 - December 17, 1911) was an American politician and lawyer. He served in both houses of the Mississippi Legislature and was the Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 1896 to 1900. He also was an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.