City: Memphis
JONES, Robert Lewis, real estate dealer; born Grenada, Miss., July 11, 1858; Welsh descent; son of Robert L. and Elizabeth (Hairston) JONES; graduated Vanderbilt University, B.P. degre [sic] 1878; in early life engaged in planting and mercantile business combined in Tallahatchie Co., Miss., 1879-1909, from 1906 to date he has engaged in real estate business in Memphis, Tenn., as president of Commonwealth Realty Co.; director in Union & Planters Bank & Trust Co., of Memphis, also Planters Bank of Clarksdale, Miss.; married Mamie COMPTON; member of Country Club; Democrat; member of Episcopal church.
