William R Jones
Marion Township Bio, Pike County, Ohio
William R. Jones was born Octonber 14, 1858, a son of William and Elizabeth (Adams) Jones. When he was two years old his father died, and his mother a few years later in Ashland, Kentucky. He then resided with his grandparents at Ashland. They subsequently moved to Olive Hill, Kentucky, and from there to Webster, Scioto County,Ohio and thence to California, Pike County. While still a boy, he went with his grandfather, Rev. H. Adams, to Minnesota, and remained there till manhood. He then returned to Pike County and soon after joined an exploring party, and made a tour through the Southwestern States, and located a tract of land on the Llano Escanado. He then returned to Ohio and engaged in the patent-rights business, traveling in Southern Ohio and Kentucky, and for the past two years has resided in California, Pike County. Mr. Jones has exhibited a spirit of perseverance that is commendable, and has shown himself possessed of more than ordinary business ability. Being early thrown on his own resources, he has won the respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. He is a member of West Union Knights of Pythias. Politically he is a Republican.
was born Octonber 14, 1858, a son of William and Elizabeth (Adams) Jones. When he was two years old his father died, and his mother a few years later in Ashland, Kentucky. He then resided with his grandparents at Ashland. They subsequently moved to Olive Hill, Kentucky, and from there to Webster, Scioto County,Ohio and thence to California, Pike County. While still a boy, he went with his grandfather, Rev. H. Adams, to Minnesota, and remained there till manhood. He then returned to Pike County and soon after joined an exploring party, and made a tour through the Southwestern States, and located a tract of land on the Llano Escanado. He then returned to Ohio and engaged in the patent-rights business, traveling in Southern Ohio and Kentucky, and for the past two years has resided in California, Pike County. Mr. Jones has exhibited a spirit of perseverance that is commendable, and has shown himself possessed of more than ordinary business ability. Being early thrown on his own resources, he has won the respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. He is a member of West Union Knights of Pythias. Politically he is a Republican. History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - 1884
Published by the Scioto County Genealogy Society
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Waverly, Ohio 45690
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