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William E.
Jones
1825 - 1908
1898
COMMERCIALHOTEL AND WILLIAM JONES CARRIAGE PAINTING SHOP
c.1900
-- -- FOUR GENERATIONS
W E Jones >
Eugene Jones > Harry Jones
> son of Harry
1908
07 31 William E. Jones died on Tuesday, July 5, 1908, of
paralysis, with which he had been a sufferer since June 5, 1907. Deceased had been engaged in the carriage
painting business in this city for over 50 years and was well and most
favorably known in Watertown. Last
spring his wife passed to the great beyond, and since then he has been cared
for by his grandson Harry Jones and wife.
Deceased was born at Homer, Courtland County, N. Y., May 20, 1825, and
in 1855 came to this city, shortly after locating in [201] First Street and
engaging in the painting of carriages and furniture. His was an active and useful life and he
always took great interest in the city's prosperity. Our people heard of his death with sincere
sorrow. One son, Eugene Jones of Racine
survives him, also five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock his funeral
took place from his late home, 107 Market Street, and the interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. WG
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