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EVAN E. JONES is one of the leading contractors and builders of Dubuque. He occupies a prominent position in business circles and is now President of the Dubuque Ore Concentration Company. A native of Wales, he was born on a farm in Glamorganshire on the 1st of February 1842, and is the son of Evan Jones, who was born, in South Wales. He was somewhat of a poet, as was the lady who became his wife, Miss Margaret Thomas. He was a proprietor of the Cardiff Mills and also a veterinary surgeon. His death occurred in his native land.

Mr. Jones, whose name heads this record, spent the greater part of his boyhood days in Bristol and in London, England, and was educated in Eagle Academy of South Wales, where he attended school until thirteen years of age. At that time he started out in life for himself and has since been dependent upon his own resources, so that whatever success he has achieved is due entirely to his own efforts. His life has been a busy and useful one and has been well spent. When a youth of fifteen he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade and served for a term of seven years, during which time he mastered the business in every particular, becoming an expert workman. He then started out to work his way through the world and was employed as a journeyman in various places, traveling through France, Germany, Holland and Belgium as well as England. The New World also attracted him and he determined to try his fortune beyond the Atlantic. In September 1865, he sailed for America and when anchor was dropped in the harbor of New York, he landed in that city and soon sought and obtained a position in Brooklyn. His excellent workman ship was soon recognized and he was made superintendent in a large contracting establishment, which position he filled for some time in a most acceptable manner. Later he went to Albany, N. Y., but remained there only four months, after which he removed to Ohio, and spent two years working at his trade in Youngstown. His next place of residence was in Allegheny City, Pa., where he commenced business for himself as a manufacturer of sash, doors and blinds, forming a partnership with Messrs. Buchanan, McKinzie & Logan, under the firm name of the Davis Milling-Company. This connection was continued for eighteen months, when the factory was destroyed by fire.

Mr. Jones next went to Springfield, Mass., where for one year he worked in a paper mill, and in 1869 came to Dubuque, where he worked at his trade for a number of years. For one year he was associated in business with J. J. Grigg, under the firm style of Grigg & Jones, but since that time has been alone and has conducted business continuously since as a contractor and carpenter. His fine work may be seen on all sides and many of the best residences and business blocks of this city stand as monuments to his thrift and enterprise.

September 1, 1863, Mr. Jones wedded Miss Jane Tassell, a native of England and a daughter of James Tassell. To them have been born eleven children, five sons and six daughters, who in order of birth are as follows: Gomer J., Kate, Margaret, C. John, Lizzie, Amy, Evan, Edward, Barbara, Maud and Harry, all living.

In connection with his business interests already mentioned, Mr. Jones is at the head of other enterprises. He was one of the organizers of the Dubuque Ore Concentration Company, and is now serving as its President. He also aided in the organization of the Dubuque Turbine Wheel Company, of which he is a stockholder, and is a stockholder in the Dubuque Boot and Shoe Company and the Dubuque WoodenWare Company. He carries forward to a successful completion whatever he undertakes, undeterred by the difficulties or obstacles, which may arise, and therefore the enterprises with which he is connected prove profitable investments. His industry, perseverance and good management has brought him prosperity, and the handsome competence, which he now possesses, is the lust reward of his labors. He takes an active part in the work of public improvement and is numbered among the leading citizens of the community. Politically he is a Republican.