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Samuel Jones Jr.

Birth	:	6 Dec 1822 Wayne, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	22 May 1912 Wayne, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	West Creek Cemetery, West Creek, Ocean County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6334152, -74.3107376
Plot	:	Row 3
Description	:	His parents, Samuel Jones, Sr, and Deborah (Hayes) Jones, were natives of Connecticut, the former born in Litchfield county, June 29, 1781, and the latter in Hartford county, in 1782. Both were members of the Congregational Church, and in their native State were engaged in teaching school. In 1811 they came to Ohio and settled at Wayne, where they passed the residue of their lives. The father died May 16, 1880, at the advanced age of ninety-nine years, and the mother in 1863, aged eighty-one. The subject of our sketch remained with his parents until... Read More	His parents, Samuel Jones, Sr, and Deborah (Hayes) Jones, were natives of Connecticut, the former born in Litchfield county, June 29, 1781, and the latter in Hartford county, in 1782. Both were members of the Congregational Church, and in their native State were engaged in teaching school. In 1811 they came to Ohio and settled at Wayne, where they passed the residue of their lives. The father died May 16, 1880, at the advanced age of ninety-nine years, and the mother in 1863, aged eighty-one. The subject of our sketch remained with his parents until 1846, when he started out in life for himself. He was extensively engaged in farming until 1867, at which time he turned his attention to merchandising in Wayne, doing business first under the firm name of Jones & Way, and afterward S. Jones & Son. Upon retiring, he left his son incharge. Mr.Jones served in various township offices until 1871, when he was commisioned Postmaster at Lindenville, Ohio. In 1875, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served in the two offices until 1883, when he resigned both and came to Conneaut, where he has since resided. In 1883, he was elected Infirmary Director, and served as such until Jannary 1, 1889, when he assumed the duties of County Commissioner for a term of three years. January 1, 1892, he entered upon a second term of three vears. He has been closely identified with the progress and development of this city and county, and that his services have been appreciated is evinced by his re-election as Commissioner. In all his intercourse with his fellow men, both public and private, be has been found true to every trust. Politically, he is a Republican; fraternally, a Mason, having taken the degrees of the blue lodge, chapter, council and commandery, and being a member of the Evergreen Lodge, No. 222, Conneaut Chapter, No. 76; Conneaut Council, No. 40; and of Cache Commandery, No. 27. He is a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars. Mr. Jones was married September 3, 1846, to Samantha L. Fobes, who died January 9, 1866. February 21, 1867, he wedded Sophronia Beckwith, of Colebrook, Ohio. Following are the names of Mr. Jones' children: Estella T., Willis Edwin, Jennie L. and Ralph H. Estella T. was born in Wayne, Ohio, September 11. 1851; married Elmore H. Wilcox, of Colebrook, Ohio, December 23, 1869. Of her children, we record that Lilian was born December 17, 1870; Perry H., March 23, 1872; Maud, March 14, 1874, and an infant son born May, 1893. Lilian was married Christmas Day, 1890, to Charles Waldo, and has & child, Libbie. Willis Edwin, the older of Mr.Jones' sons, was born in Wayne, Ohio, September 28, 1853; married Sarah G. McNeilly, a native of Ellsworth, Ohio, born April 20, 1856; they have two children: Samuel Willard, born December 18, 1891, and an infant son born in May, 1893; Jennie L. also a native of Wavne, was born January 19, 1871, and is the wife of Burt Tyler; they have one child, Nellie, born in March, 1893; Ralph H., the youngest son, was born, at the same place, September 1, 1875.

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Where is Samuel Jones Jr.'s memorial?
Samuel Jones Jr.'s memorial is located at: West Creek Cemetery, West Creek, Ocean County, USA.
When did Samuel Jones Jr. death?
Samuel Jones Jr. death on 22 May 1912 in Wayne, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Samuel Jones Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.6334152
Longitude: -74.3107376

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Jones Sr.

(1781 - 1880)

Deborah Hayes Jones

(1782 - 1863)

Spouse

Samantha L. Fobes Jones

(1825 - 1866)

Saphronia Beckwith Jones

(1842 - 1920)

Siblings

Linus Hayes Jones

(1805 - 1885)

Statira Jones Parker

(1807 - 1839)

Children

Willis Edwin Jones

(1853 - 1925)

Jennie Lucinda Jones Wilder

(1871 - 1953)

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