Murray Idaho

Biography of Walter Allen Jones

Walter Allen Jones, born on May 5, 1855, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, is a prominent attorney in northern Idaho, known for his remarkable legal abilities. After studying law under Hon. W. H. M. Oram, he was admitted to the bar in 1878. In 1886, he moved to Idaho, practicing law across civil and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Jones has held various political roles and is recognized for his effective litigation strategies. He married Frances M. Thomas in 1880, sharing a strong community reputation.

Biography of William W. Woods

William W. Woods, born January 24, 1841, in Burlington, Iowa, was a prominent Idaho lawyer known for his expertise in mining litigation. After enlisting in the Fourth Iowa Volunteer Cavalry during the Civil War and achieving the rank of major, he resumed law studies and was admitted to the bar in 1866. Woods practiced in Iowa before moving to Salt Lake City, and later to Idaho, where he gained high standing in the legal community. A committed Democrat, he participated in the 1890 constitutional convention but preferred to focus on his legal career.