J. William Jones dating history

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J. William Jones (25 September 1836 – 17 March 1909) was an American Southern Baptist preacher and writer who became known for his evangelism and devotion to the Lost Cause of the Confederacy. During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, the newly ordained Rev. Jones served as a Confederate chaplain and conducted many revival meetings. Later, he became a campus minister at several universities and in his final years, chaplain for the United Confederate Veterans. After editing the papers of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Rev. Jones became the Secretary/Treasurer of the Southern Historical Society for 14 years, and also served on his denomination's Home Missions Board as well wrote many books about the Lost Cause and Christianity.