Jones, Edwin Stanton

JONES, HIXBY

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Date: 1/28/2003 at 13:53:10

EDWIN STANTON JONES

Edwin S. Jones, of DeWitt, is carrying on an extensive business in the sale of farm implements, wind pumps, wagons, buggies, carriages, etc., and is to-day one of the most progressive and public-spirited citizens of the village. A native of this county, he was born on the old homestead farm in Welton township, March 13, 1862, and is a son of Isaac W. Jones, who is represented elsewhere in this work. He received a good practical education in the common schools, and early acquired an excellent knowledge of all kinds of farm work while assisting his father in the operation of the home place. After arriving at mature years he took charge of the farm and carried it on quite successfully for ten years.

On the 31st of March, 1886, Mr. Jones was married in Dewitt to Miss Alice K. Hixby, who was born, reared and educated in Pennsylvania, and was a young lady when she came west. For many years her father, Charles Hixby, was engaged in business in Dewitt, where he died February 2, 1897. Her mother is still living, and now resides with a daughter in Chicago. Our subject and his wife have three children: Nettie Erma, Ina May and Ada Alberta.

In 1897 Mr. Jones removed to Dewitt and succeeded his father-in-law, Mr. Hixby, in the coal and scale business, which he continued for two years. He then sold out and embarked in his present business, which from the beginning has steadily increased until he is now at the head of a well-established trade. He carries quite a large stock of farm implements, wind pumps, wagons, buggies and carriages, and has gained an enviable reputation for fair dealing and upright business methods. Since attaining his majority he has been a stanch supporter of the Republican party, but has never cared for political honors. Both he and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is also connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been initiated into the mysteries of that order in DeWitt Lodge, with which he still holds membership. While Mr. Jones, as a prosperous business man, has given close attention to his private affairs, he has never forgotten or ignored that bond of common interest which should unite the people of every community, and he has always been ready to promote progress in every line.
Source: The 1901 Biographical Record of Clinton Co., Iowa, Illustrated published: Chicago : S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1901.