Edward L. Jones

As printed in 1909

EDWARD L. JONES.

An accident of the past year which brought poignantly- home tu the people of Wellman the uncertainty of man's life, was that which was the occasion of the death of Edward L. Jones. He and his son were driving a friend to the train, when the team took right at some stumps by the roadside and started to run at such a speed that the occupants of the carriage were thrown from the vehicle, as it turned a corner. Mr. Jones had three ribs broken, one of them piercing his lungs, and experienced other internal injuries, all of which combined resulted in his death, despite the best medical attention and constant efficient nursing. His last two days were filled with pain and suffering, which he sustained with the courage and fortitude that had distinguished him in his assumption of life's burdens.

Mr. Jones was born in Washington county, September 11, 1855, the son of J. C. and Maria ( L'harris ) Jones. The father was a native of Ohio and the mother of New York, and they came to Washington county, Iowa, after their marriage. This was in 1854, before the days of adequate railway transportation, and the little party, which numbered thirteen, including an adopted son, traversed the distance in a canvas-covered wagon. It was an experience replete with stirring reminiscences, of the kind which have now passed into history. The family were among the pioneers of Washington county and did their share in the development of its resources. The mother, it would seem, has had more than her share of hardships and sorrow, for in the past few years those who were dearest to her have been taken suddenly. Her first trial was in witnessing the death of her eldest son: this was followed, after only a short interval, by the death of Dan Jack, the adopted son pre-

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previously referred to. The death of her husband made an even greater demand upon her faith and fortitude, and now her son's death crowns her measure of sorrow.

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On the 29th of November, 1877, Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss C'arrive Darling, who bore him six children: Mrs. liertha I'.ower, Springfield. Illinois; Giles, of Wellman; Glyn, of Kalona; Edward Forest, Omer and Lester L., at home. Mrs. Jones died April 8, 1901, and on the 30th of December, 1903, Mr. Jones married Miss Georgiana Folger, of Washington, Iowa. Of this union there have been born three children, Mary Margaret. Frank Folger and Edward L.

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As printed in History of Washington County, Iowa from the first white settlements to 1908. Also biographical sketches of some prominent citizens of the county (1909). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.