William C. Jones (October 19, 1822 – June 22, 1877) was an American politician from New York.
Jones was born on October 19, 1822, in New York City, the son of John Jones, a veteran of the War of 1812 and a close friend of Mayor Westervelt, and Sarah Tripp.
With the help of George Taylor, he became employed by the Navy Department and worked as Superintendent of the Erection of Marine Barracks.
[2] In 1859, Jones was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 5th District.
[4] During the American Civil War, Jones served in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron on the staff of Fleet Engineer Robert Danby.