R. C. JONES, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Fennimore; was born in North Carolina July, 1839; came to Grant Co., Wis., in 1871; was driven from the South for his loyal principles. Enlisted Jan. 1, 1863, in Co. C, 2d W. V. I.; was engaged in all the battles with his command, until, by the explosion of a shell, he was injured; was discharged July 14, 1865. Married Elizabeth Pointer, who was born Oct. 12, 1842, died Sept. 26, 1877; Mr. Jones has two children by his first marriage - Cora and Elta; was again married Jan. 15, 1879, to Eliza Colburn, who was born Oct. 29, 1853; they have one child, Ethel. Mr. Jones owns a farm of 80 acres, well cultivated, and is an active member of the I. O. O. F.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.