SAMUEL M. JONES, wagon and plow maker, Platteville; was born in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Oct. 27, 1840; son of David Jones, who came to America in 1852, and settled in Mifflin, Iowa Co., Wis., where he resided till his death in 1860. Samuel M. learned his trade with Gideon Hawley, of Platteville, and has been in business for himself since 1867; was in company with Edward Davis seven or eight years, and a member of the firm of Potter & Jones about three years. He was married, in May, 1867, to Miss Emma Davis, daughter of Edward Davis, of Platteville, and has six children - Fannie, Samuel E., Lina, Emma, Nora and Thomas.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.