JOSIAH JONES was a native of North Carolina, born in Jan., 1813. He settled in Greene county in 1835, and with the exception of a short time that he followed teaching school, was engaged in farming until his death, which occurred Jan. 7, 1870. He was a man who manifested great delight and interest in agricultural and horticultural pursuits, and although his farm was comparatively small, yet he realized more net profit than hundreds of farmers with more land. The cultivation of the choicest fruits was to him a great source of pleasure and profit. Mr. Jones was a thorough democrat of the Jeffersonian school, and never wavered in his political faith. He was elected justice of the peace several terms, serving his fellow citizens very satisfactorily in that capacity. Although he was not a member of any particular sect or church, he was a firm believer in revelation, and his life was that of a consistent christian. He was a kind devoted husband, an affectionate father and a good neighbor and excellent citizen. He was married in Greene County, in 1838, to Elizabeth A., daughter of Robert and Penninah Neece, who came from Tennessee and made settlement in this county at an early day. They were the parents of five children - John; Robert, who enlisted in Co. A, 61st Ill. Inf., and was killed at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862, aged 18 years; Jennie E., wife of Captain William Seeley; Cullen, and Fannie, who died in infancy. Mrs. Jones is still living and resides in White Hall with her son-in-law, Capt. Seeley.