anon2022-06-212022-06-2119012004-800-662http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/22103N\A Color PhotographCame to Yakima in 1899 - photo in front of courthouse _ JONES, Wesley Livsey, a Representative and a Senator from Washington; born near Bethany, Moultrie County, Ill., October 9, 1863; graduated from the Southern Illinois College at Enfield in 1885; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1886 and commenced practice in Decatur, Ill.; moved to North Yakima, Wash., in 1889, and continued the practice of his profession; elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1899-March 3, 1909); did not seek renomination in 1908, having become a candidate for Senator; elected to the United States Senate in 1909; reelected in 1914, 1920, and 1926, and served from March 4, 1909, until his death; was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932; died in Seattle, Wash., November 19, 1932 Came to Yakima in 1899. Standing with Cushman.N\APhotographIN COPYRIGHT This Item is protected by copyright and\or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).PeopleimageYakima Valley Museum