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Lieut Carleton S. Jones

Birth	:	20 Sep 1829 Richland County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	21 Feb 1913 Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4858060, -79.0394320
Plot	:	Lot 70 - Love Section
Description	:	Served in Co. C 2nd Regiment Maryland Infantry Following Provided by John Fazenbaker: “The Herald” (Piedmont, W.Va.), Friday 28 February 1913: Last week we just mentioned the fact that Mr. Carleton S. Jones had died at his residence on Westernport Hill Thursday February 20, 1913, The deceased was a man highly respected by all who knew him. He had a store of knowledge and was one of the best-read men in the community. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, February 20, 1828, and was therefore 84 years, 11 months and 21 days... Read More	Served in Co. C 2nd Regiment Maryland Infantry Following Provided by John Fazenbaker: “The Herald” (Piedmont, W.Va.), Friday 28 February 1913: Last week we just mentioned the fact that Mr. Carleton S. Jones had died at his residence on Westernport Hill Thursday February 20, 1913, The deceased was a man highly respected by all who knew him. He had a store of knowledge and was one of the best-read men in the community. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, February 20, 1828, and was therefore 84 years, 11 months and 21 days old. He resided in Keyser, then New Creek, for many years, where he was married to Miss Mary A. Smoot, May 13, 1858. Mrs. Jones died August 13, 1908. For several years Mr. Jones was County Surveyor. He became a member of the Methodist church May 13, 1848. The deceased commanded a company of the 77th Regiment, Virginia Militia, until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he resigned and took a First Lieutenant’s Commission in Infantry Company C, Third Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade. Mr. Jones moved to Piedmont on June 8, 1874, where he resided until 1874, when he moved to Westernport where he has since resided. While a citizen of Piedmont he served several terms in the town council, and after the organization of West Virginia it became necessary to revise the town charter. This task was confided to Mr. Jones, who wrote that document as it was passed by the West Virginia legislature. He was the principal actor in the movement that resulted in the admission into the corporation of the Stephen W. Downey and E. H. McDonald additions to Piedmont. He leaves one son, Mr. A. W. Jones of Morgantown, and two daughters, Mrs. Adella L. Shaffer, also of Morgantown, and Miss L. Ida Jones, who has resided at home, but who will hereafter reside at Morgantown. The funeral took place from the home on Spruce Street, Westernport, last Sunday afternoon. Rev. William Harris, pastor of the First M. E. Church, officiating. The deceased was a charter member of Mineral Castle No. 1, A. O. K. of the Mystic Chain, who had charge of the funeral and whose members turned out in a body, quite a number coming up from Keyser. At the grave the members of that organization conducted their ritualistic services and the following members acted as pallbearers: H. Clay Shaw, Joseph E. Grandstaff, Robert V. Dayton, W. H. Linn, C. T. Vanpelt and J. D. Clark. Those who attended the funeral from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Jones and two daughters, Margaret and Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Shafer and two sons, Carleton and Norman, of Morgantown; Mr. John Ward, Mrs. Huckebeiser and Mrs. Mason Smith of Keyser; Mrs. Monroe Shipley and Mr. James Barrick, of Morgantown.

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Lieut Carleton S. Jones's memorial is located at: Philos Cemetery, Westernport, Allegany County, USA.
When did Lieut Carleton S. Jones death?
Lieut Carleton S. Jones death on 21 Feb 1913 in Westernport, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.4858060
Longitude: -79.0394320

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Asenith Smoot Jones

(1831 - 1908)

Children

James B Jones

(1866 - 1866)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Westernport, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4842453, -79.0393143

2. Old Saint Peter's Catholic
Westernport, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4837360, -79.0431080

3. Duckworth on Hampshire Hill
Westernport, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5016900, -79.0345300

4. Duckworth Cemetery at Stoney Run
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Coordinate: 39.4984280, -79.0136400

5. Bloomington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4799995, -79.0699997

6. Kight Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4829780, -79.0719940

7. Miller Cemetery
Westernport, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4888110, -79.0043140

8. Morrison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5127983, -79.0233002

9. Sigler Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5081480, -79.0691470

10. Saint Gabriel's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5224991, -79.0203018

11. Fazenbaker Farm
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Coordinate: 39.5238930, -79.0657950

12. Joshua Kight Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4486000, -79.0679000

13. Michael Cemetery
Westernport, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5182140, -79.0780450

14. Jacob Sigler Stone House Cemetery
Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5281380, -79.0559330

15. Michaels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5281380, -79.0559330

16. Moore Cemetery
Barton, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5277760, -78.9951670

17. Saint Thomas Cemetery
Keyser, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4406900, -78.9960300

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Keyser, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4403000, -78.9963989

19. Corbus Cemetery
Barton, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5436940, -79.0178990

20. Thorn Rose Hill Cemetery
Keyser, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4374352, -78.9929199

21. Mountain View Cemetery
Moscow, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5450050, -79.0153350

22. Locust Cemetery
Keyser, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4449577, -78.9769135

23. Laurel Hill Cemetery
Moscow, Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5459730, -79.0131350

24. Barlett Cemetery
Allegany County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5461006, -79.0136032