Person:John Jones (553)

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John Jones
b.7 May 1819 Somerset, England
m. 9 Aug 1852
  1. Sarah Jones1856 - 1931
  2. Elizabeth Jones1857 - 1935
  3. Mary Jane Jones1859 - 1951
  4. Emily Ann Jones1864 - 1925
Facts and Events
Name John Jones
Gender Male
Birth[3] 7 May 1819 Somerset, England
Marriage 9 Aug 1852 Newport, Walesto Susanna Dark
Death[1][2][3] 24 Aug 1899 Brussels, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Burial[2] Brussels, Huron, Ontario, CanadaBrussels United Cemetery
References
  1. Ontario Vital Statistics - Deaths
    1899 #012025 Huron, Grey twp, 25 Aug 1899.

    John Jones, age 80y2m17d, Lot 1, Con 1, Grey; born England;
    Died: 24-Aug-1899

  2. 2.0 2.1 Memorial 116529650, in Find A Grave.

    John Jones
    Birth: 07 May 1819 England
    Death: 24 Aug 1899
    Burial: Brussels Cemetery; Brussels, Ontario, Canada

  3. 3.0 3.1 Obituary - John Jones, in Brussels Post. (Brussels, Ontario)
    Page 1, 31 Aug 1899.

    https://pubdocs.huroncounty.ca/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=397781
    A GOOD MAN GONE - Like a ripe shock of corn John Jones, an old and highly esteemed resident of Grey, was gathered into the Eternal garner on Thursday afternoon of last week in the 81st year of his age. He had been in declining health for the past year but was always able to get about until about a week prior to his decease when a stroke of paralysis benumbed his left side and eventually caused death. Mr. Jones was a native of Somersetshire, England, his birthplace being Sandford, in the parish of Kinscomb, where on May 7th, 1819, he first saw the light of day. In February, 1847, the light of the Holy Spirit illuminated his heart and he was soundly converted under the ministration of Ray Thomas Wooldrige, Ware circuit, England, and through the 52 years that have elapsed he was often comforted and encouraged by his confiding trust in the Almighty which did not fail him in the hour of his departure. In December, 1848, deceased went to Newport, Wales, and on August 9th, 1852, he was united in marriage to is now bereft partner, Miss Susanna Dark, of Newport. She was a helpmeet indeed. The day following their marriage Mr. and Mr. Jones left for Bristol and from there sailed to the new world, landing at New York. After a sojourn of 7 months in New York State they came to Mitchell, Perth Co., where they spent 2 years and on into this township where they took up lot 9 con 10. Grey township was largely an unbroken forest 44 or 45 years ago. In 1884 they sold the homestead and moved to Graham's survey, Brussels South, where they cultivated a garden plot, largely devoted to fruit and vegetables. 7 children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, two sons and a daughter dying in their youth. The survivors are Mrs. John Johnston, of Florida; Mrs. Richard Mitchell, of Morris; Mrs. George Bateman, of Grey; Mrs. Duncan McKay, of Dakota. The subject of this notice was a kind hearted, straight going man who enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. He was a good husband, a kind father and a most hospitable and accommodating neighbor. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Holmes, of whose congregation Mr. Jones was a worthy member, conducted an appropriate service, assisted by Rev. R. Paul and Rev. W. Norton. The pallbearers were four nephews (John, Robert, George and Ben. Dark), S. Haggard and George Colvin. Last Sabbath evening Rev. Mr. Holmes preached a memorial sermon in the Methodist church, Brussels, having reference to the deceased from the text "Your heart shall never die," Psalm 22:26. A quartette entitled "I know that my Redeemer lives," was sung by Mrs. E. B. Creighton, Miss Kerr, Fred Gilpin and A. Ross. Mrs. Jones is deeply sympathized with her widowhood.