Individual Details
David Andrew JONES
(18 Nov 1814 - 22 Jul 1886)
In 1840 he is living in Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York with his family next door to his father and family.
In both the 1860 and 1870 census it indicates their son Clarence is born in Pennsylvania.
In 1860 the family is living in Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa, dwelling 1450 in census.
In 1870 the family is living in Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa, dwelling 145 in census.
In 1880 the family is living in Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa, page 567c in census. Living with them is a widow Probst Catharne Jones, age 45 (b. 1835, Hanover).
From Elkader Weekly Register, 29 July 1886: "Death of an early settler. At his home in Wagner township, on Thursday night of last week, occurred the death of David Jones, one of the earliest settlers of that township. His death was caused by paralysis of the brain. Deceased came to this county over thirty years ago, and has always lived in Wagner township. His wife died some time ago, but he leaves six children and a host of friends to mourn his loss."
From Elkader Weekly Register, 29 July 1886: "Notice of Proof of Will. State of Iowa. Clayton County. Estate of David Jones, deceased. To Willis Jones, known heir at law of David Jones late of said county, deceased, and to all others concerned: You are hereby notified. That on the 27th day of July, A. D. 1886 in vacation of Circuit Court of Clayton county Iowa, the Clerk opened and read an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of David Jones, late of said county, deceased, and you are further notified that the first day of the next term of said court commencing on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1886, has been set by the Clerk as the day for the final hearing and proof of said will, at which time all persons interested may appear and show cause why the same should not be admitted to probate. Dated July 27th, 1886. James E. Corlett, Clerk. By M. P. Dunn, Deputy."
Sources: 1] Gerry, Chautauqua Co, NY Census dated 1840.
Events
| Birth | 18 Nov 1814 | Gerry, Chautauqua County, New York | |||
| Marriage | 1848 | Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York - Joanna HOUSE | |||
| Burial | Jul 1886 | Wagner Township Cemetery (aka United Brethren - St. Olaf Cemetery), Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa | |||
| Death | 22 Jul 1886 | Wagner, Clayton County, Iowa |  |
Families
| Spouse | Joanna HOUSE (1823 - 1870) |
| Child | Emma Ann Etta JONES (1848 - 1922) |
| Child | Mary A. JONES (1849 - 1860) |
| Child | Clarence E. JONES (1850 - ) |
| Child | Eva Lavinea JONES (1859 - 1925) |
| Child | Francis L. JONES (1862 - 1930) |
| Child | Lincoln JONES (1862 - 1941) |
| Child | Jeff Amos JONES (1865 - 1932) |
| Child | Willis D. (W.) JONES (1865 - 1908) |
| Father | Stephen Jr JONES (1782 - 1865) |
| Mother | Clarissa (Clara) ATKINS (1787 - 1844) |
| Sibling | Samuel JONES (1811 - 1865) |
| Sibling | Betsey JONES (1810 - 1840) |
| Sibling | Ezra B. JONES (1811 - 1891) |
| Sibling | Lorenda (Lorinda) JONES (1816 - 1882) |
| Sibling | Orrin JONES (1819 - ) |
| Sibling | Fannie (Fanny) F. JONES (1820 - 1905) |
| Sibling | Freedom JONES (1823 - 1899) |
| Sibling | Clarissa JONES (1825 - 1877) |
| Sibling | Martha M. JONES (1828 - 1903) |