By his daughter Sharon Lee Jones One of sixteen children, Frederick Eugene Jones, known as “Bud” to all his friends and family, was born October 3, 1901, at Malad City, Oneida, Idaho. He was the son of Daniel and Mary Jane Thomas Jones. He was reared and educated in Malad City, Idaho. A life long member of the Church of …
Farrell W. Jones
Following biographical sketch concerning Farrell W. Jones, former Oneida county man and now one of California’s foremost trainers of race horses, was recently written for the magazine, “The California Horseman”, by N.A. Pogson. Oct. 30, 1958 Mr. Jones is the son of Warren Jones of Malad. “Pen Portrait of a trainer” A trainer who during the just concluded Del Mar season …
Elizabeth S W Jones (Bessie)
I was born on September 14, 1889, in a little two room log house about eight miles north west of Malad at the home of my grandmother Elizabeth Williams. My mother Mary Williams was born in Sacramento, California on June 4, 1869 a daughter of David and Elizabeth Williams. My father, Reese Williams Waylett was born at Brigham City, Utah on September 2, 1864 a …
Earnest W. Jones “Earn”
In Memory of Earnest W. Jones (“EARN”) (Newspaper article, October 9, 1919) The only boy from Malad who was called upon to pay the SUPREME SACRIFICE in the WORLD WAR. Killed in action in the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne, Oct. 9, 1918. Headshot photo of “EARN” . Earn was a boy we all adored, A …
David C. Jones and Mary Stephens Jones
By Mrs. Anna J. Lewis David C. Jones was born October 16, 1841, in South Wales, son of David and Ann Griffiths Jones. In 1862 he married Mary Stephens. They came to America in 1867 with their two children, Ann and David S. After landing in New York, they crossed the plains from Missouri to Utah. He drove an …
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David C. Jones
Mary Stephens Jones David C. Jones was born 16 October 1841 in South Wales, son of David and Ann Griffiths Jones. Mary Stephens was born in Pencader, Carmarthenshire, Wales, 20 June 1842, daughter of Jane Evans and David P. Stephens. Jane Evans joined the L.D.S. Church in 1849. David and Mary were married 20 October 1862 and …
Dan Jones and Jane Melling
By Rex L. Christensen Captain Dan Jones was a close friend to Joseph Smith and indeed was one of the most successful missionaries the Church had ever produced. Little is known of Dan’s early life. We know he was born to Thomas and Ruth Jones in Flintshire, Wales, 4 August 1810 and that he spent …
History of Charles John
Charles John was the son of Thomas John, born 29th January 1820 at Wood Roach Pembrokeshire, South Wales, and Margaret Thomas born 14th August 1815 at Pembrokeshire, South Wales. When Charles was about five years old, his father, Thomas John, made a trip to America. He, Thomas, had heard of the prosperous times there, so decided to try his …
Biography of Thomas T. Jones and Jane Moses Jones
By Griff L. Jenkins (As given at the first Jones reunion held at Lava Hot Springs, May 31, 1953.) This is the life of Jane Moses Jones, gathered from facts, figures, and families who survive her. She was born in Abervan, Glamorganshire, South Wales, July 6, 1836, the daughter of William and Mary Reese Moses. Her father died …
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Biography of Dora Jones
1882-1978 Transcript of Mother’s First Recording in 1969 When She Was 87 Years Old My name is Dora Jones, born March 10, 1882, Malad, Idaho. When you’re that old, it doesn’t make much difference. My parents were Ben E. Jones and Mary Jane Thomas Jones. They were born in Salt Lake City. Moved to Malad–Mother moved in 1864; my father in 1865. …