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Jones Grove Cemetery
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This marker credits Henry Jones with setting aside this land for a family burial plot in 1849. The Jones Grove Cemetery was formally organized in 1926. |
Today you will have the opportunity to become acquainted with some of Catlin's early pioneers and settlers and learn about their lives and families. What you will hear is only a small segment of Catlin's historic history.
This cemetery was established as a family burial plot by Henry Jones in 1849, shortly after his arrival in Butler's Point (Catlin) from England. It was later organized as a cemetery in 1926.
There are a variety of memorials located here. These monuments exist in all shapes, sizes, and colors, in a beautiful woodland setting and offer us an opportunity to reflect on our past.
It is hoped that this walk back in time will encourage your interest in Catlin's past and we invite you, if you are not already a member, to learn more about Catlin's rich history dating back to 1819, by joining the Catlin Historical Society.
Ann Hough (1773-1849) The oldest stone in the Jones Grove Cemetery is that of Ann Hough. Her daughter Sarah married Henry Jones. She died only a few months after coming from England to America in July 1849. She died September 16, 1849, at the age of 76y 3m 21d.
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Henry Jones (1804-1862) Henry Jones arrived in America from England in 1849. He was an English business man who became a wealthy landowner, farmer, and business man of Butler's Point. |
Richard Jones (1824-1876) Oldest son of Henry and Sarah Jones, born in London and came to America at the age of 25. Sarah came to America with her father, Thomas Bentley, in 1849. |
Frederick Jones (1844-1926) Both born in England. Frederick was trained as a blacksmith, but also worked in the family store, later owning it with Arthur. |
Arthur Jones (1848-1914) Both born in England. Arthur was only one when he came to Butler's Point. Arthur ran Jones Bros. here in Catlin for many years. |
Frederick Tarrant (1824-1896) Frederick was a business man of Catlin coming from England to Butler's Point in 1853. William Brown was the first husband of Eliza Jones. Eliza, daughter of Henry Jones, came with her family in 1849. |
Albert G. White died June 3, 1895 aged 5m 15d and is buried here in Jones Grove Cemetery, Catlin, Illinois. He was the son of Robert and Miriam W. (Tarrant) White |
Thomas Bentley Civil War soldier's grave.
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John Arthur Dickinson (1866-1935) John was born in England and came with his family in 1881. John and his brother established a grocery store named Dickinson Brothers which he ran for many years. |
Richard Puzey (1798-1893) Richard came from England to Butler's Point in 1847. He was a farmer south of Catlin all his life. |
Dr. T. H. Runyon (1831-1918) Came to Catlin in 1869 to practice medicine. He was still a doctor here in 1913.
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