George Jones
Sign in to saveAmerican journalist who co-founded the New-York Daily Times (1811–1891)
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- A letter of a sad tragedy by Prince Griffin at Sayton, neere Chester: and his severall attempts against the Lady Caufely
- Few Words and Stuff
- Sketches of Naval Life with Notices of Men, Manners and Scenery, on the Shores of the Mediterranean, in a Series of Letters from the Brandywine and Co
- Excursions to Cairo, Jerusalem, Damascus, and Balbec from the United States Ship Delaware, During Her Recent Cruise
- Shadows
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Born September 12, 1931, George Jones is regarded among the most important and influential singers in American popular music history. He was the singer of enduring country music hits including "She Thinks I Still Care," "The Grand Tour," "Walk Through This World With Me," "Tender Years" and "He Stopped Loving Her Today," the latter of which is often at the top of industry lists of the greatest country music singles of all time. "A singer who can soar from a deep growl to dizzying heights <a hr
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- George
- Family name
- Jones
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Poultney
- Place of death
- Poland
- Occupation
- journalist
- Image
- George Jones 1885.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1811-08-16
- date of death
- 1891-08-12
- place of burial
- Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
- name in native language
- George Jones
- Commons category
- George Jones (publisher)
- archives at
- New York Public Library Main Branch
- partner in business or sport
- Henry Jarvis Raymond
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