History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1151

John R. Jones, of the firm of Williamson, Libbey & Co., manufacturers of sash, doors and blinds; came to Oshkosh in December, 1857; employed for a few months in sash, door and blind factory; then worked at trade of carpenter and builder for two year; then he went to the Southern States, where he remained until the war broke out, when he returned to his native State, New York; remained there two years; and after another year's residence at Oshkosh, he went to Chicago, and was there two years, since which time he has been a permanent resident of Oshkosh. For the last seven years, he has had a partnership interest in the sash, door and blind factory. He was married, at Racine, Wis., in May, 1866 to Mary A. Davis, a native of Madison Co., N.Y. They have five children- Edward V., Robert R., Bessie R., Susie M. and John W. Mr. Jones is a member of the I. O. O. F., A. O. U. W. and K. of H.