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Claudius W. Jones Sr.

Birth	:	30 Jun 1826 Kendall, Orleans County, New York, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 1896 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9193993, -97.0952988
Description	:	CLAUDIUS JONES, deceased, was for many years an important figure in the commercial circles of Seward county, who contributed much to the progress of the community. He was a man of the utmost personal honor and business probity; earnest and pushing in his own affairs; kind and sympathetic in his neighborhood relations, with a kind word, and a helping hand for every uplifting and forward movement. Claudius Jones was born in Orleans county, New York, in 1827, and was a son of David and Cynthia Jones. His father was a native of Wales, who on coming to the... Read More	CLAUDIUS JONES, deceased, was for many years an important figure in the commercial circles of Seward county, who contributed much to the progress of the community. He was a man of the utmost personal honor and business probity; earnest and pushing in his own affairs; kind and sympathetic in his neighborhood relations, with a kind word, and a helping hand for every uplifting and forward movement. Claudius Jones was born in Orleans county, New York, in 1827, and was a son of David and Cynthia Jones. His father was a native of Wales, who on coming to the United States settled in New York state, where he followed farming as an occupation until the time of his death. Mr. Jones spent his boyhood days in the county of his nativity receiving his education from the schools of that county, after which he engaged in farming for a number of years, but owing to a feeble constitution he was compelled to leave the farm, and was shortly afterwards married to Miss Harriet I. Weed. She was a native of the same county, her parents being among its earliest settlers. To this union were born two sons and three daughters, four of whom survive him: Harry T. Jones, Hattie L. Tipton, Anna B. Brown and Emma T. Jones, three of whom now make their home in Seward county, Nebraska. In about the year 1859 Mr. Jones removed to Chicago, Illinois, and was engaged in business in that city for several years. On the breaking out of the Civil war he gave proof of his patriotism and love of country by assisting in organizing a regiment in that city, of which he was to have been colonel. His ill health prevented him from accepting this position, but he was allowed to name its commanding officer. After remaining several years in Chicago Mr. Jones removed to Monmouth, Illinois, where he assisted in the organization of the First National Bank of that city, and served as its cashier until 1870, when on account of failing health he was compelled to dispose of his interests there, and the same year removed to Lincoln, Nebraska, where for a time he engaged in the handling of state and county warrants. In 1873 Mr. Jones became a resident of Seward county, and established the State Bank of Nebraska, of which he was president and sole owner. He successfully conducted this business until 1879, when his health again failed him, and he disposed of this bank and turned his attention to farming and cattle raising, and was thus profitably and pleasantly engaged for many years. In 1883 he established the Jones National Bank and was its president until 1895. At the time of his death, which occurred in November, 1896, he was the most extensive real estate owner and farmer in this section of the state, as well as director of the Jones National Bank, thus showing what energy and perseverance can accomplish in spite of poor health and a feeble constitution. Mr. Jones was a man of public spirit and a strong conviction of duty; besides attending to his own extensive interests he ever found time to take an active part in public affairs. When the bonds for the A. & N. railroad, amounting to $75,000,000, had been issued in this county and in a manner which he believed to be fraudulent, he took a strong ground in opposition to this proposition and at once set about to defeat them in the courts. This he accomplished only after a bitter fight and the free use of his time and money, saving Seward county an immense sum of money, but for his services he received nothing in return. The name of Claudius Jones is inseparably connected with the history of Seward county; each step of progress bore the marks of his handwork, and he has left behind him monuments that will survive him and his posterity for many years. His widow is still living and is tended with care by her children. A portrait of Mr. Jones appears on another page of this volume. SOURCE: "Memorial and Biographical Record .... Butler, Polk, Seward, York and Fillmore Counties", Geo. A. Ogle & Co, Chicago, 1899 http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/mbrcd/pages/mbrd0219.htm#cjones Contributor: janicet (47361005) •

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Where is Claudius W. Jones Sr.'s memorial?
Claudius W. Jones Sr.'s memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
When did Claudius W. Jones Sr. death?
Claudius W. Jones Sr. death on 4 Nov 1896 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Claudius W. Jones Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.9193993
Longitude: -97.0952988

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Harriet I. Weed Jones

(1828 - 1903)

Siblings

Children

Claudius Weed Jones Jr.

(1861 - 1875)

Harry Thomas Jones

(1863 - 1939)

Harriett L. Jones Tipton

(1866 - 1906)

Annie Belle Jones Brown

(1869 - 1918)

Emma T. Jones Wake

(1873 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

2. Seward Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

3. Anderson Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -97.1442032

4. Immanuel Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

5. Staplehurst Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

6. Germantown Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -96.9966965

7. Union Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9369011, -96.9869003

9. Faith Lutheran East Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8572000, -97.0044000

10. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0057983, -97.0430984

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292007, -97.0550003

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8878000, -96.9725000

13. First Methodist Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

14. Tamora Cemetery
Tamora, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

15. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

16. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

17. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

18. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

19. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8137000, -97.0057000

20. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9077988, -96.9297028

21. Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9261017, -96.9289017

22. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Garland, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9947014, -96.9381027

24. Milford Mennonite Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7703018, -97.0730972