Jones, S. L.

JONES, FOOT

Posted By: Doretta Pimlott Cowman
Date: 10/28/2012 at 14:23:27

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP

Page 946, 947

JONES, S. L. -- Farmer, section 11, P.O. Sheridan Center. Was born in Ohio, July 10, 1831, and when about eleven years of age moved to Hamilton county, same State, where he remained until 1855. He was married to Miss Christina Foot, a native of England. Their family consists of eight children: Robert M., Nellie M., Louella, Nettie B., Thomas F., Harrie E., Rolland, Willard W. Mr. Jones has been elected to several offices of trust which he filled with credit to himself and the people. He began life with very limited means, but through his good management now farms 150 acres of fine land, with good buildings on it. He takes great pride in giving his children a good education.