# George Washington Jones — First Lensman character guide

> George Washington Jones in First Lensman by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. George Washington Jones, Jones, young Jones, the putative Jones, Mr. George W. Jones, Mr. Jones, Costigan - Jones, Eight⁠—George W. Jones, Assistant Works Manager Jones

**First appearance:** 0005-iv

## Who they are

A chunky, sullen undercover operative who talks his way into a mining job on Eridan, where every ounce of his disguised strength is meant to be put to use.

## Relationships

### [Jack Kinnison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/jack_kinnison)

_friendship_

George Washington Jones is a loyal friend and fellow Lensman who fights alongside Jack.

### [Jack Kinnison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/jack_kinnison)

_friendship_

George Washington Jones is a loyal friend and fellow Lensman who fights alongside Jack.

### [Jack Kinnison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/jack_kinnison)

_friendship_

George Washington Jones is a loyal friend and fellow Lensman who fights alongside Jack.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xiv)

Alias used by Costigan; the name appears on the appointment card and in the narrative.

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