Jones, W. N.

JONES, THORN

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/2/2013 at 09:55:17

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

JONES, W.N.—Jackson Twp—pg 652. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 25, P.O. Montezuma. Is a native of Hendricks county, Indiana, and was born on the 18th of October, 1834. He was there raised and received his education, and when young engaged in farming and stock-raising, which he has continued to the present time. In October, 1857, he came to this county, and is extensively engaged in the raising of fine stock. His farm consists of 325 acres, well improved. His marriage occurred on the 9th day of December, 1861, at which time Miss Sarah Thorn became his wife. They have eight children: Elizabeth, John, Mary, Nancy, Robert, Elma, Ida and Jessie. Have lost one son, Ira.