Fred M. Jones
Frederick M. Jones | |
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Jones (left) with his son, Keith | |
| Custos Rotulorum of Portland | |
| In office 1965 – 1971 (his death) | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | F. V. Grossett |
| Succeeded by | John Henry Stedman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederick McDonald Jones 29 January 1890 Portland, Colony of Jamaica, British Empire |
| Died | 31 December 1971 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Spouse | Gladys Jones |
| Relations | Sadie Jones (granddaughter) |
| Children | 7, including Ken Jones and Evan Jones |
| Parents |
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| Education | Titchfield High School |
The Hon. Frederick McDonald Jones OBE JP (29 January 1890 – 31 December 1971), commonly known as Fred M. Jones, was a wealthy Jamaican planter and public figure who served as Custos Rotulorum of Portland from 1965 until his death. He was one of the biggest and most successful farmers of bananas and coconuts in the Caribbean; who devoted much of his life to public service.