Lewis Jones 1870-1959?

LANE, JONES, CLARK

Posted By: Janet Koozer (email)
Date: 1/22/2007 at 07:33:47

Lewis Jones Died Friday in Waukon

Lewis Jones, 89, died at the local hospital last Friday folowing an illness. He was a native of Allamakee county and had lived here all his life.

The funeral of Mr. Jones was held at 1:30 Monday from Martin funeral home here, with the Rev. Mr. Curtis Webster officiating, and burial was in Oakland cemetery.

Jones was the son of Charles and Elizabeth Lane Jones, born in Makee township May 28, 1870. He had lived in Post township for many years. He had never married.

Jones was educated in rural schools of Allamakee county and made his home with his parents as a farmer in Makee and Franklin townships. After the death of his parents, he farmed and worked for various farmers in this community. In later years he lived with his sister, Mrs. Harva Clark, caring for her in her declining years. After her death he went to the Good Samaritan home in Waukon where he made his home until his death.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, six sisters and four brothers.

Only close relative remaining is Arthur Jones of Postville, a brother. There are also nephew and nieces.