Tuesday 14 May 1940
Edgewood, Ia. -- Special: Funeral services for George S. Jones, 80, were held at the Platt Funreal Home here Monday afternoon in charge of the Rev. A.H. Meyer, retired M.E. pastor. Burial was in the Edgewood Cemetery.
Mr. Jones was born in Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, on Feb. 18, 1860, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones. He was educated in the public schools of the county and followed the occupation of farming until he was 24 years old. On March 25, 1884 he was married to Emma Helms. His wife died Aug. 10, 1931.
Mr. Jones Died Friday following a several weeks' illness.
For many years he was a cement contractor. He had served three terms as road supervisor, three terms as superintendent of township roads, six years as street commissioner in Edgewood, and two terms as game warden. He was also a former mayor.
He was a member of IOOF, Modern Woodmen, and the Royal Neighbors.
Surviving are a son, Leon of Edgewood; three grandchildren and one brother, Charles of Tulsa, Okla.
Tuesday 14 May 1940
Edgewood, Ia. -- Special: Funeral services for George S. Jones, 80, were held at the Platt Funreal Home here Monday afternoon in charge of the Rev. A.H. Meyer, retired M.E. pastor. Burial was in the Edgewood Cemetery.
Mr. Jones was born in Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, on Feb. 18, 1860, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones. He was educated in the public schools of the county and followed the occupation of farming until he was 24 years old. On March 25, 1884 he was married to Emma Helms. His wife died Aug. 10, 1931.
Mr. Jones Died Friday following a several weeks' illness.
For many years he was a cement contractor. He had served three terms as road supervisor, three terms as superintendent of township roads, six years as street commissioner in Edgewood, and two terms as game warden. He was also a former mayor.
He was a member of IOOF, Modern Woodmen, and the Royal Neighbors.
Surviving are a son, Leon of Edgewood; three grandchildren and one brother, Charles of Tulsa, Okla.
Family Members
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John L Jones
1849–1909
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William Spencer Jones
1851–1928
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Emma E Jones Armstrong
1852–1936
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James Calvin Jones
1855–1935
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Francis Marion "Frank" Jones
1857–1923
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Florence Jones Bigley
1862–1940
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Seth H Jones
1863–1930
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Charles S Jones
1866–1941
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Clarence Adelbert Jones
1869–1922
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Clinton Journey Jones
1874–1910
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