Jones, William Lewis 1837-1906

JONES, GOLDER, SWEET

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 3/12/2017 at 13:30:24

Elkader Register, Thur., 15 Mar. 1906. National column.

Lewis Jones, a former resident of this place but now of McGregor died at his home last Friday. He was a soldier of the Civil War.

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Added by S. Ferrall 5/8/2020:

William L. Jones was born in Champlain County, Ohio, Apr 15th, 1837. Died at his home in McGregor, Iowa, March 9th, 1906.

Deceased came to Iowa in 1855, and inlisted [sic] in the 3rd Iowa Infantry, Company C, June 5, 1861, and was honorably discharged Feb. 19th, 1862.

March 29th, 1862, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. Golder. To this union were born seven children, two dying in infancy. He is survived by his widow, daughter, Mrs. Ella Sweet, Park Rapids, Minn.; and sons of this place, Lou R., Will E., Jerome and Ben T. Jones.

Mr. Jones has made McGregor his residence for over a quarter of a century and had the respect of all. He served as constable for several terms, and was in office when taken with his last illness. His sufferings the eight months he was confined to his chair and bed were terrible, but he had Christian fortitude and strength to suffer uncomplainingly. He was ever a good neighbor, kind and loving husband and father, and the TIMES expresses the universal sympathy felt for his bereaved family.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, Rev. V.E. Hall officiating.

~North Iowa Times, Thursday, March 15, 1906

Notes:
William Lewis Jones. Buried in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Co. C, 3rd IA Infantry. Researchers will find more info. in his entry on the Civil War Honor Roll, Clayton co. IAGenWeb site (look in the Military Records).

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