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Facts and Events
| Name |
David Jones |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth? |
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Wales |
| Marriage |
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to Sydnah _____ |
| Death? |
1844 |
Wales |
| Other[1] |
1880 |
The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin Biography |
References
- ↑ p. 1027-1028
John D. Jones, farmer, Cambria; was born Sept. 7, 1836, in Carnarvonshire, North Wales, near Conwery; son of David Jones (whose father's name was John Rowlands); his father died when he was only 7 or 8 years of age, and his mother (Syndah Jones) came to America with her three children in 1848, and soon after she came, settled in Springvale, Columbia Co., Wis., she is now living with her son John D., at the advanced age of 78 years, and in good health; her daughter Catherine died Dec. 6, 1861, in Springvale, aged 23; and David died Jan. 20, 1866, aged 31. John D. was married July 2, 1878, in Cambria, to Mary Breese, daughter of Edward Breese, and sister of Lieut. Breese, ex-Secretary of State; has one child, David Breese, born Oct. 5, 1879 (and named March 17, 1880, while this report was being written up.) Mr. Jones held the offices of Treasurer, Side Supervisor and Chairman of the town of Springvale. Has a 160-acre farm in Springvale, on Sec. 27; 160 acres in the town of Arlington, Sec. 10; and 120 acres in Macon Co., MO. Both are members of the Presbyterian church, and he is a Republican.
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