- Father ~ Richard E. Jones ( born in Wales on July 15, 1802 and passed likely in Nebraska on February 13, 1878 ). Richard and Rebecca were married in New York about 1845.
- Mother ~ Rebecca ------- ( born in New York on June 17, 1815 and passed January 18, 1860 )

Error On Year of Death on Headstone ~ Should Be 1917 vs 1911

1917
Butler County Press; David City, Nebraska; Thursday, January 25, 1917, Front page
Passing of John R. Jones

He Was One of the Early-Day Settlers in Butler County.

After several months of illness, a part of which time he suffered much pain, John R. Jones was relieved off his early ills on Wednesday evening, January 24th at 10:15 o'clock, when he passed on. He had been ill seven months and was bed-fast the past two months. Death was due to a malignant growth in his throat. He died at his home in the northeast part of town.

Rev. J. J. Bell will conduct the funeral services which will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Baptist church. Burial will be in the David City cemetery.

Mr. Jones was born in Utica, New York, and when a small child he moved with his parents to Wisconsin and later to Minnesota. When a young man he went to Iowa and engaged in farming in Boone county for several years.

He was united in marriage to Miss Kesiah Ham on December 27, 1868 in Boone, Iowa. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones seven children were born, four of whom are living. Two of the children, Mrs. Jennie Bradley and E. R. Jones, live in David City, a son, Roy, lives in Tampa, Florida, and a daughter, Mrs. Nelia McClintor [McClintic], is a resident of New Virginia, Iowa. Mrs. McClintor [McClintic] has been here for over two months assisting in caring for her father. Mrs. Mary Walden, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, died seven years ago and two sons, Henry and John, died in infancy.

Besides his wife and four children Mr. Jones has a brother, W. R. Jones of Rolfe, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Lorenzo Snyder of David City and Mrs. J. R. Lansing of South Bend. There was a reunion of Mr. Jones and his brother and sisters this winter in David City, an occasion that was very enjoyable to all. On account of illness W. R. Jones and Mrs. Lansing will be unable to come to the funeral.

Mr. Jones was an early-day settler of Butler county. He came here with his family in 1871 and homesteaded land one mile east of David City. Living there ten years, the Jones family moved to David City and Mr. Jones has lived here until his death. He was engaged in draying for several years.

Mr. Jones was in his 71st year. He was born August 13, 1846. On his last birthday anniversary he was presented with a well-filled purse, a gift from his many friends, and he was just as well remembered on many other occasions during his long illness.

1850
John Jones in the 1850 United States Census as of JUNE 1, 1850
Residence ~ Springvale Township, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Age ~ 4
Birth Year (Estimated) ~ 1846
Birthplace ~ New York
Jones Household Members ~
Richard Jones ~ M 44 Wales / Farmer
Rebecca Jones ~ F 34 New York
John Jones ~ M 4 New York
Catharine J Jones ~ F 1 Wisconsin

1855
Richard E Jones in the 1855 Wisconsin States Census as of JUNE 1, 1855
Resident ~ Springvale Township, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Jones Household Members ~
Number of White Males ~ 3
Number of White Females ~ 3
Line Number ~ 42
GS Film number ~ 1032686
Digital Folder Number ~ 4245037
Image Number ~ 00403

1870
John Jones in the 1870 United States Federal Census as of JUNE 1, 1870
Home in 1870 ~ Yell Township, Boone County Iowa
Post Office ~ Perry, Dallas County, Iowa
Age ~ 23
Birth Date ~ abt 1847
Birthplace ~ New York
Occupation ~ Farm Laborer
Jones Household Members ~
John Jones ~ Husband New York 23 / Farm Laborer
Keziah Jones ~ Wife Virginia 21
Cornelia M Jones ~ Daughter Iowa 4/12
Richard Jones ~ ( Father to John R. Jones ) Wales 68 / Farmer
William R Jones ~ ( Brother to John R. Jones ) Wisconsin 16 / Farm Laborer
Lorenzo Snyder ~ ( Brother-in-law to John R. Jones ) Pennsylvania 22 / Farm Laborer
Catherine J Snyder ~ (Sister to John R. Jones ) Wisconsin 21
Chauncey Snyder ~ ( Son to Lorenzo and Catherine) Minnesota 1

1880
John R. Jones in the 1880 United States Federal Census as of JUNE 1, 1880
Home in 1880 ~ David City, Butler County, Nebraska
Age ~ 33
Birth Date ~ Abt 1846
Birthplace ~ New York
Father's Birthplace ~ Wales
Mother's Birthplace ~ New York
Occupation ~ Drayman
Jones Household Members ~
John R. Jones ~ Head New York 33 Wales New York / Drayman
Keziah Jones ~ Wife Virginia 31 Virginia Virginia
Cornelia Jones ~ Daughter Iowa 10 New York Virginia
Mary R. Jones ~ Daughter Nebraska 8 New York Virginia
Jennie Jones ~ Daughter Nebraska 5 New York Virginia
Eddie Jones ~ Son Nebraska 1 New York Virginia

1885
J. R. Jones in the 1885 Nebraska State Census as of JUNE 1, 1885
Residence ~ David City, Butler County, Nebraska
Race & Gender ~ White & Male
Age ~ 38
Birth Year ~ abt 1847
Birth Place ~ New York
Occupation ~ Drayman
Jones Household Members ~
J. R. Jones ~ Head Male New York 38 Wales - - - - - - - / Drayman
Kesiah Jones ~ Wife Female Virginia 36 Virginia Virginia
Cornelia Jones ~ Daughter Female Iowa 15 New York Virginia
Mary Jones ~ Daughter Female Nebraska 13 New York Virginia
Jennie Jones ~ Daughter Female Nebraska 11 New York Virginia
Eddie Jones ~ Son Male Nebraska 6 New York Virginia
Charlie [Roy] Jones ~ Son Male Nebraska [ 2 months (April) ] New York Virginia

1900
John R Jones in the 1900 United States Federal Census as of JUNE 1, 1900
Home in 1900 ~ David City, Butler County, Nebraska
Age ~ 53
Birth Date ~ Aug 1846
Birthplace ~ New York
Occupation ~ Drayman
Jones Household Members ~
John R Jones ~ 53 Head New York Aug 1846 / Drayman / Married 31 years
Keriah Jones ~ 52 Wife West Virginia Dec 1847 with 7 Children born and 5 Currently Living
Eddie Jones ~ 21 Son Nebraska Nov 1878 / Drayman
Roy Jones ~ 15 Son Nebraska Apr 1885
Mary Ham ~ 83 (Mother-in-law) North Carolina Jan 1817
Carrie Ham ~ 10 Granddaughter Nebraska May 1890

1917
John R Jones in the Nebraska Death Records
Death Year ~ 1917
Death Place ~ Butler County, Nebraska
Certificate Number ~ 1089