Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NameSamuel Jones Jr
Birth11 Nov 1827, Ohio
Death11 Apr 1891, Wolf Lake Indiana
BurialWolf Lake Cemetary Section 1 Row 9
FatherSamuel Jones Sr (1787-1838)
MotherMary Britton (1790-1829)
Misc. Notes
Farmer
Jones Samuel, one of the earliest settlers of Noble Twp, died at his home in Wolf Lake April 11, 1891, aged 63 years and 5 months. He was born in Clark County, Ohio Nov. 11, 1827 and came to Noble County with his parents in 1833. His father, Samuel Jones Sr., entered and settled on the land which to this day is known as the Jones farm, 1 1⁄2 miles west of Wolf Lake. Samuel Jr. was the youngest of his father’s family and brother of the late Dr. Elias Jones and of Mary, widow of Andrew Humphreys, all of whom are now deceased. Samuel Jr. was the last member of the Jones family who emigrated to Noble County in 1833. In Dec. 1848 he married Nancy Powers, who died in 1850, leaving one child who died soon after. On Dec. 7, 1851 he was married to Hannah Whitaker. By this union 5 children were born, 4 of whom have been dead for many years. His widow and one son, E. S. of Grand Traverse City, Mich., survive him. Funeral will be held. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. His disease was that which is known as la grippe, whose many victims at this hour are prostrate upon beds of affliction and nigh unto death. Noble Co Democrat 4-15-189143

Sister's probate - Humphreys Mary, d. 10-9-1890. Fd: 11-24-1890. Ch: Jennie Buckles, Caroline Drumheller Firestone. Bro: Samuel Jones. Legacy: Samuel Braden Jr.

1850 Census - Farmer Elkhart County (22) wife has just died, he is living with his infant daughter Harriet (3 months) who will die in 1851.44

Samu
Spouses
Birth25 Sep 1830
Death26 Mar 1850
Marriage18 Dec 1848
ChildrenHarriet J. (Died as Infant) (1850-1851)
Birth6 Apr 1834, Madison County, Ohio
Death16 Apr 1891, Wolf Lake Indiana
BurialWolf Lake Cemetary Section 1 Row 9
FatherSilas S. Whittecar (1806-1843)
MotherOlive Scarlett (1813-1846)
Marriage7 Dec 1851
ChildrenOlive W. (Died as Infant) (1853-1854)
 Elias Shephard (1854-1910)
 Lydia A (Died as Child) (1857-1865)
 Laura A. (Died as Infant) (1863-1864)
 Nancy (Died as Child) (1866-1875)
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