Death of William Jones, (1741-1831) aged 89, Clerk of the Crown (State Solicitor) and petitions to be Elected by Freemen of Cork for Position of Clerk of Crown and Town Clerk.

Some years later Richard O’Donovan was made Clerk of the Crown for Co. Cork at a gross salary of £350per annum. He was son of Doctor O’Donovan, Clonaklty and was associated with Rickard Deasy Queens Counsel, late Attorney General for Ireland

Death of William Jones, (1741-1831) aged 89, Clerk of the Crown (State Solicitor) and petitions to be Elected by Freemen of Cork for Position of Jones, Mr. [No address given] To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. Gentlemen, The Official Situations which were held by my respected and lamented Uncle, Mr. William Jones, having become vacant by his demise, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for the Clerkship of the Crown, and that of the Peace—offices, which in your City, have always been united.
With respect to my qualifications, permit me to say, that, from a very early period of
my life, my attention has been much directed to the study of the Criminal Law, and to
the duties of the places which I am now seeking.
Should your kindness confer upon me the situations for which I am Candidate, I shall
endeavour, with the Divine assistance, to imitate, as far as in my power, the example
of my late esteemed Relative, who during a period of more than Fifty Years, filled
these offices with so much honour to himself, and so much satisfaction to the Public.
Allow me to add, that it is not my intention to propose myself as a Candidate for the
office of Town Clerk. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your very obedient
servant, Thomas Pope. Cork, Feb. 21. 1831‘ CC (22/02/1831)
‗To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. My Lords and Gentlemen, Permit me
the honour of your support for the office of Town Clerk, vacant by the death of the
late Mr. Jones. Should I be so fortunate as to succeed in the object of my wishes, I
pledge myself to a faithful and zealous discharge of the duties of the office. Samuel
Perry, Jun. 7, Charlotte-quay, Cork, 21st Feb. 1831.‘ CJ (22/02/1831)
‗To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. The Friends of Mr. Julius C. Besnard (Of Huguenot descent sail factory, Douglas) beg leave to state to the Freemen of this City, that he will, on his return from Dublin,
offer himself to their consideration as a Candidate for the office of Town Clerk one of
the Situations vacant by the death of the late respected Mr. Jones. Feb. 22.‘
CJ (22/02/1831)
To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. Gentlemen—In consequence of the
death of our late respected friend Mr. Jones, I beg to offer myself for the Office of
Clerk of the Peace for your City.—Should I through your kindness be so fortunate as
to succeed, I pledge myself to the faithful discharge of the office. I have the honour
to reamin [remain, Gentlemen, with great respect, Your faithful and obliged humble
servant, John Colburn, South-Mall, Feb. 22.‘ CJ (24/02/1831)
To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. My Lords and Gentlemen. Permit me
to offer myself to your notice as a Candidate for the Office of Town Clerk of your
City, vacant by the death of the late much respected Mr. Jones. Encouraged by a most
influential portion of your respectable body, I do not hesitate to come forward to
solicit your support ; and without presuming to have paramount claims to any other
Gentlemen, I feel that I am capable as I am determined if you elect me, to fulfil the
duties of the Office with diligence and fidelity. I have the honour to remain, My
Lords and Gentlemen, Your much and obliged faithful servant Richard Foott. 24th
Feb. 1831.‘ CJ (24/02/1831)

Jones, Mr. [No address given] Contd.
‗To the Freemen of the City of Cork. The Friends of Mr. Noble Johnson are
requested to hold themselves disengaged, as it is his intention to offer himself as a
Candidate for the situation vacant by the death of the late Mr. Jones. His unavoidable
absence from town at this moment prevents him from paying his respects to them in
person. Cork, 21st Feb. 1831.‘ CJ (24/02/1831)
‗To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. My Lords and Gentlemen. I Beg leave
to propose myself as a Candidate for the Office of Town Clerk, vacant by the death of
Mr. Jones. If elected, I pledge myself to discharge the duties of the Office, as far as in
my power, to the satisfaction of the Public. I have the honour to remain, My Lords
and Gentlemen, Your faithful humble servant, Denham Franklin. Cork, Feb. 24,
1831.‘ CJ (24/02/1831)

Death of William Jones, Esq. Suddenly, on Sunday morning [20th] at his residence
on the South Mall, in his 89th year, William Jones, Esq. For nearly half a century this
truly respectable gentleman held important Public stations in this City…‘
CC (22/02/1831)
Jones, William, Esq. [No address given]
‗To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. My Lords and Gentlemen, I beg leave
to solicit the honour of your suffrages for the office of ―Clerk of the Crown,‖ vacant
by the death of my venerated friend William Jones, Esq.
My conduct as a City Officer has been for Twenty-five years before you, and I
venture to hope, has not been disproved of , added to which the experience I have had
in the duties of the situation I respectfully solicit, whilst acting as Deputy to your late
excellent Officer, may I trust recommend me to your favourable consideration.
If you approve of and appoint me, I shall by a faithful attention to the duties of the
office, endeavour to shew that I am not undeserving of your kindness.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your very obedient servant, Henry Hardy, Cork,
Feb. 21. 1831.‘ CC (22/02/1831)
‗To the Freemen at Large of the City of Cork. Gentlemen—The Office of ―Town
Clerk of this City being now vacant by the death of the late respected Mr. William
Jones, I beg leave to offer myself to your consideration to succeed him therein.
Should I be so fortunate as to meet your approbation, my most zealous exertions shall
be devoted to a faithful discharge of the duties of the office. I have the honour to
remain, With the greatest respect, Your much obliged and obedient servant, William
Gregg, Cork, Feb. 24.‘ CJ (24/02/1831)

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Jones, Wm. Esq. [No address given]
‗City Offices, Council Order respecting the approaching elections for City Offices.
Ordered—That any Person or Persons who may be elected to fill Several Offices of
―Clerk of the Crown,‖ ―Clerk of the Peace,‖ and ―Town Clerk,‖ now vacant by the
death of the late Wm. Jones, Esq., are hereby required to comply with the following
regulations, viz:—That the duties and business of those offices respectively shall be
executed by the person or persons elected to them in person, and not by Deputy,
except in causes of sickness, necessity or emergency, to be submitted to the Council
for their approbation ; and that the persons so elected shall enter into their security by
Bond for £500 [€46,140.00 approx., R.P.I., in 2013], for the due performance of the
duties of the said Offices, respectively to the satisfaction of the Council.
That no more than the legal or customary fees or conditions shall be demanded or
accepted of for the performance of any matter or business relating to such offices.
It is further ordered that any violation of the above conditions, on which the said
offices are to be held, by any of the persons who shall be elected, shall be deemed a
valid and sufficient reason for removing the officer so offending, and proceeding to a
new election to that office.
That each Freeman when offering to vote shall name the person or persons for whom
he votes for each of said offices respectively, and if he shall decline to vote for any
said offices, he shall be deemed to have refused to vote in regard to such office or
offices, and shall not again be admitted to vote during the Election. Dated this 7th
day of March, 1831.‘ CC (08/03/1831)
Jones, Wm. Esq. [No address given]
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