Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 
1885, Butler Co.

J. A. JONES was born January 18, 1828, on Little Reedy Creek, in this 
county, where he has ever since resided.  In youth he enjoyed very 
limited educational advantages, having attended the common schools of 
the county about two months.  From 1842 to 1846, he carried the mail 
between Russellville and Elizabethtown, and being unemployed on Mondays 
would often attend the school one day in the week at the former place, 
in addition to which his Sabbath-school attendance constituted his whole 
opportunities for an early education.  Having a thirst for knowledge, he 
employed his leisure hours at study and reading and has by his own 
endeavors secured a good business education and a fund of valuable 
information, thus furnishing an encouraging example to those who are 
left self-dependent.  April 14, 1846, he was united in marriage to 
Nancy, daughter of Moses Jones, of Butler County, who was born March 22, 
1827, in Illinois.  Their union has been blessed by the birth of Annie 
(Conway), Julian N., Mary E., William H., James B., Patia J. (Duvall), 
Honor E. (deceased), California (deceased), John C., Emily V. 
(Lawrence), Woodford W., Julia K. (Lawrence), and Madison (deceased).  
Subject had an even start with the world, commencing at the bottom of 
the ladder.  Being blessed with a strong arm and good courage, commenced 
the battle of life with a determination to succeed, and his best hopes 
have been fully realized.  He is a successful farmer and owns 1,200 
acres of productive land, well improved.  He was one of the organizers 
and is one of the directors of the Morgantown Deposit Bank.  He also 
owns a good business property in Bowling Green, and is possessed of 
other valuable interests.  Mr. Jones is a member of the A.F. & A.M., 
and is also a member of the Christian Church.

Jones Conway Duvall Lawrence
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Russellville-Logan-KY Elizabethtown-Hardin-KY

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