1. Martha A Jones |
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His educational advantages were obtained in the common schools of Dover and at Wilmington high school, from which he graduated in 1860. After the completion of his studies he entered his father's store as clerk, in which he remained
for some years, and then took charge of the hotel in West Wardsboro. Remaining there a year, he again returned to his native town and entered into partnership with his father to do a general merchandise trade, which connection lasted seven years. Mr. Jones was married, April 23, 1862, to Miss Annette, daughter of Levi and Nancy (Rice) Snow, of Somerset. Of this union are two children: Orrin H., and H. Jennie. Mrs. Jones died Dec. 16, 1881. He was united to Martha A., daughter of Wells P. and Mary Ann (Bowker) Allis, who died Dec. 29, 1892, leaving one child: Martha A.