Benjamin W. Jones 1837-1911

JONES, WHITE, MAUD

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Date: 10/29/2015 at 13:07:15

B.W. JONES, contractor and builder, is a native of Manchester, England, and was born June 18, 1837; his parents came to the United States in 1845; he lived in Utica, N.Y., twelve years, and came to Iowa in 1856, and located in Dubuque; he has been engaged in contracting and building for many years. He was elected Alderman in 1879. Mr. Jones is prominently connected with the Masonic Order, and has been chosen Master of Metropolitan Lodge No.49, of Dubuque, for three years. Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A. White, a native of Dubuque, July 18, 1861; they have six children- Walter E., Herbert L., Augustus B., Roy Eugene, Edward W. and Myrtle Maud.
"The History of Dubuque County. Iowa"
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