Hugh Jones (professor)

Hugh Jones (1691–1760) was an American mathematician. He is the most famous and accomplished of Anglican clergymen of the same name from the American colonies of Virginia and Maryland. Jones is best known for his authorship of The Present State of Virginia, and a short view of Maryland and North Carolina (London, 1724). For several years he taught mathematics at The College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, where Jones Hall is named for him. Quotes The assured good Report of this vast Tract of Land and happy Climate encouraged several Gentlemen of Condition and good Descent, to transport themselves and Families, and settle in this new Paradise; some for the Sake of Wealth, some for Religion, and others because they could not well live elsewhere; and others because they dared not, or cared not to stay at Home. The Present State of Virginia (New York, 1865, reprint of the edition of 1724), ch. 1, p. 23 External links Category:1691 births Category:1760 deaths Category:People from Virginia