ANSON JONES

Jones, Anson (1798-1858) — of Texas. Born in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Mass., January 20, 1798. Served in the Texas Army during the Texas War of Independence; member of Texas Republic Senate from District of Brazoria, 1839-41; Texas Republic Secretary of State, 1841-44; President of the Texas Republic, 1844-45. Member, Freemasons; Odd Fellows. Took his own life, in Houston, Harris County, Tex., January 9, 1858. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Tex. Jones County, Tex. is named for him.
Family Members
Spouse
Mary Smith 1819–1907
Marriage in Austin, Travis County, Texas on 1840 23 May
Children
Cromwell Jones b. 1850

Sources:
United States Federal Census
Massachusetts Vital Records
The Political Graveyard
Submitted by Deborah Crowell