Individual Details
Warren Jones
(11 Mar 1833 - 9 Jun 1919)
Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Thursday, June 19, 1919, Page 1, Col. 1: Obituary of Warren Jones. A Pioneer Citizen, A Veteran of the Civil War and a Good Citizen is Laid to Rest in Oak Hill.
Another of the pioneer citizens of this vicinity has been called to his reward. A well beloved citizen of former days---one of "the boys in Blue" has come to make his last resting place among us.
Warren Jones has changed time for eternity. He has left his children and loved ones a goodly heritage and his memory will be to all who knew him, very precious. In the fullness of years death claimed him for he had passed his 86th milestone. Born at Livermore, Maine, March 11, 1933, and dying at Lisbon, N. Dak., June 9, 1919, a goodly part of a century was contained in his life's experience.
He was the fifth of ten children born into the home of Appolus and Nancy Jones, of whose family only four sisters now survive, and but one of these, Mrs. August McCormick, of Waterloo, Iowa, was able to be present at the funeral.
From youth until manhood Warren Jones followed the call of the sea and went for a number of years hither and yon upon the broad Atlantic. In 1854, at the age of 21 years, he came west to Wisconsin and two years later, In Greene county, Wisconsin, he was married to Amanda Winans, who became the mother of his children and his helpmeet in all the various experiences of his life. Seven children were born, of whom, but three survive. They are: Mrs. John Tracy, of Lisbon, N. Dak.; Ellsworth W. Jones of Bangor, Me.; William E. Jones of Harlowton, Mont.
At the call of President Lincoln, in the nation's crisis, Warren Jones enlisted in that noble army, the deeds of which will always inspire us to valiant efforts. He served three years in the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, leaving a wife and two small children to follow the flag he loved. he was with Sherman in his march to the sea, and was wounded at the battle of Resaca, during the advance on Atlanta. For a short time he was in Libby prison, was promoted to the rank of sergeant for bravery, and was discharged owing to wounds, at Madison, Wis.
At the close of the war, about 1866, the family came to Iowa and settled near Plainfield, and for about twenty-five years lived in the neighborhood of that town. They moved to Nashua in 1891, twenty-eight years ago, and it was while a resident of this place that the good wife and mother passed away. This was in 1907. She sleeps the last sleep in Oak Hill cemetery, where she was jointed last Friday by her companion of so many years.
Deceased was a member of the local Masonic order, having joined the order thirty years ago, being one of the oldest members on the local lodge records. He was an ardent Mason, keeping always well in mind the excellent tenets of the institution and following its teachings of brotherhood and fellowship. His memory will always be revered by his brothers of the order.
About four years ago he left Nashua for Harlowton, Mont., where his son William resided and such was his ambition that he proved up on a government claim and received the patent to his homestead after reaching the age of eighty-four years.
He leaves to mourn their loss, besides the relatives mentioned above, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Two months ago his natural robust health began to fail and he was taken from Harlowton to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tracy at Lisbon, N. Dak. All that love and skill could do was done for him, but the call was loud and insistent and he answered to the call, and has commenced the life which knows no death.
The body, accompanied by the children, was brought to Nashua last week Wednesday and funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. H. D. Green preaching the sermon. The Members of the Grand army gave their ritualistic service at the church after which the Masons took charge of the service and the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery with Masonic honors.
Another of the pioneer citizens of this vicinity has been called to his reward. A well beloved citizen of former days---one of "the boys in Blue" has come to make his last resting place among us.
Warren Jones has changed time for eternity. He has left his children and loved ones a goodly heritage and his memory will be to all who knew him, very precious. In the fullness of years death claimed him for he had passed his 86th milestone. Born at Livermore, Maine, March 11, 1933, and dying at Lisbon, N. Dak., June 9, 1919, a goodly part of a century was contained in his life's experience.
He was the fifth of ten children born into the home of Appolus and Nancy Jones, of whose family only four sisters now survive, and but one of these, Mrs. August McCormick, of Waterloo, Iowa, was able to be present at the funeral.
From youth until manhood Warren Jones followed the call of the sea and went for a number of years hither and yon upon the broad Atlantic. In 1854, at the age of 21 years, he came west to Wisconsin and two years later, In Greene county, Wisconsin, he was married to Amanda Winans, who became the mother of his children and his helpmeet in all the various experiences of his life. Seven children were born, of whom, but three survive. They are: Mrs. John Tracy, of Lisbon, N. Dak.; Ellsworth W. Jones of Bangor, Me.; William E. Jones of Harlowton, Mont.
At the call of President Lincoln, in the nation's crisis, Warren Jones enlisted in that noble army, the deeds of which will always inspire us to valiant efforts. He served three years in the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, leaving a wife and two small children to follow the flag he loved. he was with Sherman in his march to the sea, and was wounded at the battle of Resaca, during the advance on Atlanta. For a short time he was in Libby prison, was promoted to the rank of sergeant for bravery, and was discharged owing to wounds, at Madison, Wis.
At the close of the war, about 1866, the family came to Iowa and settled near Plainfield, and for about twenty-five years lived in the neighborhood of that town. They moved to Nashua in 1891, twenty-eight years ago, and it was while a resident of this place that the good wife and mother passed away. This was in 1907. She sleeps the last sleep in Oak Hill cemetery, where she was jointed last Friday by her companion of so many years.
Deceased was a member of the local Masonic order, having joined the order thirty years ago, being one of the oldest members on the local lodge records. He was an ardent Mason, keeping always well in mind the excellent tenets of the institution and following its teachings of brotherhood and fellowship. His memory will always be revered by his brothers of the order.
About four years ago he left Nashua for Harlowton, Mont., where his son William resided and such was his ambition that he proved up on a government claim and received the patent to his homestead after reaching the age of eighty-four years.
He leaves to mourn their loss, besides the relatives mentioned above, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Two months ago his natural robust health began to fail and he was taken from Harlowton to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tracy at Lisbon, N. Dak. All that love and skill could do was done for him, but the call was loud and insistent and he answered to the call, and has commenced the life which knows no death.
The body, accompanied by the children, was brought to Nashua last week Wednesday and funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 p.m. Friday. Rev. H. D. Green preaching the sermon. The Members of the Grand army gave their ritualistic service at the church after which the Masons took charge of the service and the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery with Masonic honors.
Events
| Birth | 11 Mar 1833 | Livermore, Androscoggin Co., Maine |  | ||
| Birth | 11 Mar 1834 | | |||
| Marriage | 1 Jun 1856 | Exeter, Green Co., Wisconsin - Rachel Amanda Winans | | ||
| Marriage | 7 Jun 1856 | Green Co., Wisconsin - Rachel Amanda Winans | | ||
| Residence | 1880 | Fremont, Butler Co., Iowa | | ||
| Residence | 1900 | Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa | | ||
| Death | 9 Jun 1919 | Lisbon, Ransom Co., North Dakota | | ||
| Death | 9 Jun 1919 | Buttzville, Ransom Co., North Dakota | | ||
| Burial | Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa | |
Families
| Spouse | Rachel Amanda Winans (1840 - 1907) |
| Child | Nellie Arvilla Jones (1868 - 1954) |
| Child | Ellsworth W. Jones ( - 1919) |
| Child | William E. Jones ( - 1919) |
Endnotes
3. Family Search, Pedigree Resource File.
5. Obituary of Warren Jones, Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Thursday, June 19, 1919, Page 1, Col. 1.
8. Family Search, Pedigree Resource File.
9. Obituary of Warren Jones, Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Thursday, June 19, 1919, Page 1, Col. 1.
11. Find A Grave.
12. Obituary of Warren Jones, Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa, Thursday, June 19, 1919, Page 1, Col. 1.