| H.J. Jones | |
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| 4th Mayor of Elkhorn, Manitoba | |
| In office 1911–1912 |
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| Preceded by | J.S. McLeod |
| Succeeded by | J.H. Miller |
| In office 1913–1916 |
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| Preceded by | J.H. Miller |
| Succeeded by | John Mooney |
| In office 1929–1935 |
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| Preceded by | Walter Davey |
| Succeeded by | J.M. McCorkindale |
Herbert John Jones (May 21, 1871 - July 26, 1966) served as the fourth mayor of the Village of Elkhorn. Born in Goderich, Ontario, Jones came west in 1888 settling at Douglas, Manitoba. He worked as a farm labourer until moving to Elkhorn in 1900 where he became buyer for the Lake of the Woods Milling Company Elevator.[1] He married Mary Ellen McGoley April 3, 1907 in Winnipeg and had three children.
Jones was an active member of the agricultural society and served on the school board, occupying the position of chairman for many years. He was an active Freemason and held the positions of Lodge Master and District Deputy Grand Master.
Herb Jones died July 26, 1966 at the age of 95.