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John Calvin Wesley Jones

Birth	:	30 Jul 1835 Virginia, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 1891 Reeve Township, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Towle Cemetery, Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6836014, -93.1785965
Description	:	Suggested edit: From the History of Franklin and Cerro Gordo Counties, Iowa; Springfield, Ill. Union Publishing Co., 1883 John C. Jones, by occupation a contractor and house builder, is the son of an old settler of Franklin county, and was born in West Virginia, July 30, 1835. They moved to Indiana, and from thence to Reeve township. John C. enlisted in company E, 12th Iowa, in October, 1861, serving until July 26, 1865. He was promoted to the captaincy in the militia service, afterwards commissioned 1st lieutenant in the 88th regular United States colored troops. He participated in many of... Read More	Suggested edit: From the History of Franklin and Cerro Gordo Counties, Iowa; Springfield, Ill. Union Publishing Co., 1883 John C. Jones, by occupation a contractor and house builder, is the son of an old settler of Franklin county, and was born in West Virginia, July 30, 1835. They moved to Indiana, and from thence to Reeve township. John C. enlisted in company E, 12th Iowa, in October, 1861, serving until July 26, 1865. He was promoted to the captaincy in the militia service, afterwards commissioned 1st lieutenant in the 88th regular United States colored troops. He participated in many of the prominent battles of the war, including Jackson and Vicksburg. On receiving his discharge, he returned to his home, where he remained one year, then went to southern Nebraska and Kansas, prosecuting his business. He was married to Mary J. Creighton, Nov. 16, 1856, born in Shelby Co., Ohio, Jan. 20, 1839. Seven children children have been born to them, five of whom are now living — William R., Margaret A., Christena R., Schuyler C. and Hattie A. He has held offices of trust, and is a republican in politics. (Chapter 30, Reeve twp., pg 521)

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John Calvin Wesley Jones's memorial is located at: Towle Cemetery, Geneva, Franklin County, USA.
When did John Calvin Wesley Jones death?
John Calvin Wesley Jones death on 28 Feb 1891 in Reeve Township, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.6836014
Longitude: -93.1785965

Family Members:

Parent

Levi Jones

(1808 - 1888)

Jane Snyder Jones

(1805 - 1889)

Spouse

Mary Jane Creighton Jones

(1839 - 1895)

Siblings

Athalia Ann “Atha” Jones Mulkins Perry Elwood

(1830 - 1917)

Joan F. Jones Shroyer

(1834 - 1922)

Thomas Wayman Jones

(1837 - 1921)

Martin Boots Jones

(1841 - 1922)

Elizabeth Jones Wilton

(1845 - 1932)

Children

Margaret Jones Towle

(1859 - 1932)

Ulyssus S. G. Jones

(1863 - 1864)

Schuyler C. Jones

(1863 - 1879)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Towle Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6836014, -93.1785965

2. Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6617012, -93.1442032

3. Maysville Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.2024994

4. Lindenwood Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6935997, -93.1235962

5. Maynes Grove Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6577988, -93.2514038

6. Hampton Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7452812, -93.1975021

7. Four Mile Grove Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6949997, -93.0852966

8. Saint Peter's UCC Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6143010, -93.1639970

9. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7667007, -93.2518997

10. Hansell Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7666702, -93.1047211

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Grant Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5859985, -93.2070007

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7197189, -93.3397217

13. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Osceola Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942000, -93.0570000

14. Montgomery Family Burial Ground
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5932028, -93.3105961

15. Washington Reformed Church Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6429000, -93.0055000

16. Marion Center Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7738991, -93.3178024

17. Harlan Cemetery
Dumont, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7663994, -93.0143967

18. Way Side Cemetery
Chapin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8293991, -93.2225037

19. Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7167015, -93.3803024

20. Coulter Cemetery
Coulter, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7388916, -93.3716736

21. Old Chapin Cemetery
Chapin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232994, -93.2624969

22. Oak Wood Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

23. Madison Township Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6869011, -92.9672012

24. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Latimer, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7652817, -93.3719406