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***Ancestors of Marvin* Willman Jones***

Generation No. 2

      2. Columbus* Decatur Jones, born September 21, 1847 in Bennetts Bayou, Fulton, AR (Source: (1) Family Search, Federal Census Records Missouri 1880, (Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT 2002), "Electronic," 26, C. D. Jones born Arkansas, occup. farmer. Dwelling #225, Family #228. Brother William living on farm property with C. D. at 1880., (2) Federal Census Records Arkansas 1850, 171, Film # M432-26 at Bennetts Bayou, Fulton, AR 3 years of age., (3) Federal Census Records Missouri 1870, Family #53. Census lists all children, wife and head of household. Shown at Vineyard Twp.); died May 17, 1915 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: The Lawrence County Historical Society Bulletin, "Jones Family Bible," July 1998: 9 pm.). He was the son of 4. William Snodgrass* Jones and 5. Jerusia* Beck. He married 3. Sarah* Katherine Payne April 18, 1880 in Lawrence County, MO (Source: (1) Missouri Marriage Records, Part 3, #157, Film 930949. Married at home of his uncle Huston Beck in Lawrence Co., (2) Opal Jones Family Record., (3) Jordan Dodd at Liahona Research, Marriage Index MO 1851-1900, 1998 Broderbund.).

      3. Sarah* Katherine Payne, born September 30, 1859 in Hamilton Co., TN (Source: (1) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing, for state of birth., (2) Family Search, Federal Census Records Tennessee 1880, (Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT 2002), "Electronic," 26, Dwelling 225, family #228. With husband Columbuss D. Jones in Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co., MO Shows Kate's age as 20 years. Does not give birthplace of parents. Occup. is keeping house. For state of birth., (3) Federal Census Records Tennessee 1860, aged about 8 months and living at Bradley Co. Tn., (4) State of Missouri, Missouri State Archives, Birth and Death Records, (On line), "Electronic," Per record of birth of 3rd child, Lafayett Llewelyn Jones, gives birthplace as Hamilton Co. TN, but incorrectly lists it under the father's name. And birth record of 4th child, Lawrence Elmer which lists place of mother's birth correctly.); died September 08, 1913 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: The Lawrence County Historical Society Bulletin, "Jones Family Bible," July 1998: at 4 pm.). She was the daughter of 6. James* M. Payne and 7. Margaret* Jane Gibson.

Notes for Columbus* Decatur Jones:
Spelling of Columbuss' name per family bible and original signature of Columbuss on civil war pension documents. Bible was presented to Columbuss and Kate by son Layfayette L. Jones and believe it is in the Jones Memorial Bldg. at Mt. Vernon, Lawrence, MO.

According to family stories, Columbuss escaped the band of bushwackers (September 1864) that burned his family's home in Avilla, Jasper, MO by hiding in a field near the house and a sabre came within 12" of him (per Ray Jones). That night he made his way to Spring Creek, where he heard voices and found friends. After daybreak, some of this group made their way to a home guard company where they enlisted (Union Army). The company was informally disbanded the following June. Part of the company records were subsequently lost so service record only reflects 3 months served. (This same group of bushwackers had raided in Lawrence Co. MO the home of Dr. D. D. Beck, killing him and his son Lindsey). Columbuss is also said to have worked as a scout for Sam Houston in Union Army when 16. This is not verified.

Columbuss is said to have hired on to drive cattle from Texas to Abilene, KS. for brothers Harris, Jay and Richard Forsythe of Lawrence Co. Drove the Chisholm trail. He spent the winter in Ft. Worth and the round up and drive took all summer then he returned to MO. This could be the time period when he 'mashed' his left hand as that was done in 1868. The following March he went to Carson City, NV and about mid-summer was stricken with pneumonia, but according to Ray Jones, it was his brother Frank who became ill with Rocky Mtn. Spotted Fever and immediately returned home to MO.

Columbuss was hired by uncle Houston J. Beck to log a Spring River wooded tract of walnut and oak. Four mules were required to load. Six mules were used to log. It was during this time period that Columbuss met Sarah Katherine Payne and they married. They began their marriage on a 120-acre plot of praire grass on Spring River. Home was a one-room 16 x 16 log cabin. It had a fireplace at the west end. Doors were at the east and south. At the south was one small window. In 1883 Columbuss was working as a carpenter and fell from a roof, breaking his right arm.

Columbuss ran for office of Probate Judge in elections of 1886, Lawrence Co. MO. Received 1,860 votes (Cox History of MO, pg 56 Lawrence Co.)

Per Don Van Fleet in 1992 interview, family and friends of the Jones' were the Becks and the Hills.

More About Columbus* Decatur Jones:
Burial: 1915, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, Beck Cemetery Book 977.875V3k; 977.875 V22c; 977.875 V22e LDS Family History Library., (2) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing, Personal visit to Beck Cemetery by C. E. Edwards October 1990.)
Medical Information (Fact: Broken right arm, 'mashed' left hand
Military: October 02, 1864, To March 1865 Union Army Private (Source: Wellman C. Jones Interview.)
Misc.: 1886, Ran for Probate Judge Lawrence Co., MO (Source: Cox History Film - Missouri, Book 91, Reel 26 Elections 1886. Probate Judge, John W. Hopper, 2,172 votes; Columbuss D. Jones 1,986 votes. .)
Occupation: farmer/hauler (Source: (1) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910., (2) Jones, James Knox, "J.K. Jones Family History," Stotts City MO, June 1958, Written June 1965 States that Columbuss and father W. S. Jones freighted pig lead from Granby MO to Sedalia which was the nearest railroad. On return trip merchandise was hauled for merchants in S.W. MO. When railroad extended to S.W. MO overland freighting stopped.)
Residence: 1860, In Jasper Co. - Avilla - MO to 1864 (Source: Federal Census Records Missouri 1860, Lawrence Co.)

Notes for Sarah* Katherine Payne:
Kate was ill the last 10 years of her life due to the malaria that was contracted during the time she lived with her family in AR.

More About Sarah* Katherine Payne:
Burial: 1913, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Missouri Cemetery Records., (2) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing, Personal visit, 1990 to Beck Cemetery by C. E. Edwards.)
Medical Information: Contracted malaria while living in Arkansas. Son (Wellman C.) indicated that she was almost invalid toward the end of her life and not healthy
Occupation: Housewife (Source: Family Search, Federal Census Records Missouri 1880, (Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT 2002), "Electronic.")

More About Columbus* Jones and Sarah* Payne:
Marriage: April 18, 1880, Lawrence County, MO (Source: (1) Missouri Marriage Records, Part 3, #157, Film 930949. Married at home of his uncle Huston Beck in Lawrence Co., (2) Opal Jones Family Record., (3) Jordan Dodd at Liahona Research, Marriage Index MO 1851-1900, 1998 Broderbund.)

Children of Columbus* Jones and Sarah* Payne are:

James Knox Jones, born April 02, 1881 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing., (2) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died February 25, 1968 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.); married Mary Baker Burris May 21, 1911 in Johnson Co., MO; born April 26, 1888 in MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.); died October 18, 1980 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing., (2) Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 13, Beck Cemetery listing - Row 4.).

More About James Knox Jones:
Burial: February 27, 1968, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.)
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Stott's City, Lawrence, MO

More About Mary Baker Burris:
Burial: October 1980, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.)

More About James Jones and Mary Burris:
Marriage: May 21, 1911, Johnson Co., MO

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Frankie Elmina Jones, born February 01, 1883 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died 1954 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.); married Fred L. Smith; born 1879 (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.); died 1962 (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.).

More About Frankie Elmina Jones:
Burial: 1954, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.)

More About Fred L. Smith:
Burial: 1962, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing.)

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Lafayette Llewelyn Jones, born April 09, 1885 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) State of Missouri, Missouri State Archives, Birth and Death Records, (On line), "Electronic," Lawrence Co., C3774, #578 for birth of male child, third child to C.D. Jones. This record in incorrect in several areas which may be transcription errors by Missouri when creating for on-line version. Lists mother as Sarah C. Jones (Sarah Katherine Payne was the mother) but shows her maiden name as Sarah C. Davis and place of birth as Lawrence Co. MO which is also incorrect. Ages given for parents are correct., (2) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died October 27, 1961 in Turlock, CA.

Notes for Lafayette Llewelyn Jones:
Owned and lived on a farm in southern California. Married but had no issue. At Christmas each year would send Marvin and Mae Jones a box of dried fruits from his farm.

Called Uncle Lafe

He and brother Marvin Willman Jones traveled to Arizona as young men and spent time working in watermelon patch.

More About Lafayette Llewelyn Jones:
Burial: Unknown, Oakland, Riverside, CA ?
Military: WWI: Army
Residence: 1913, Clarksdale, AZ

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Lawrence Elmer Jones, born February 26, 1887 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) State of Missouri, Missouri State Archives, Birth and Death Records, (On line), "Electronic," Lawrence Co., C3774, record #36; Date of Return March 12, 1887. Shown as 4th child. Birth locations for parents are correct. Medical attendant: Ruthie E. Petty, Forest Home. Listed as Elmer L. Jones., (2) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died January 13, 1961 in Kenilworth Apts., Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; married Edna Irene Withers September 26, 1914 in Liberty, Clay, MO; born April 29, 1890 (Source: The Lawrence County Historical Society Bulletin, Edwin Withers Bible, (July 1998), Tuesday, 5:30 am.); died 1957.

Notes for Lawrence Elmer Jones:
Became a multi-millionaire through real estate ventures in Chicago and Philadelphia, and an invention that he manufactured for use in WWI. The only college graduate for this family. No issue of marriage. Money in estate to build the Jones Memorial building in Stott's City, Lawrence, MO. It houses a library and is used for family reunions each year.

1911 received his A.B. degree from William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
1940 received LL.D degree.

WWI invention: machinery to produce cartridge clips for U.S. Army.
Lawrence Jones started at Park College but was expelled. Then attended William Jewell near Kansas City MO. He sold the Harvard Classics to help pay way through college. Also worked in the West and Canada. Left home with $35.00

He invented the punch press for shell holders (Springfield) for rifle ammo then sold the company. Had properties in Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Had 4, 000 pieces of property (3,000 pieces of commercial pty.) In partnership with the Taft family in Cinncinati, owned hotels and the railroad bridge across the river. Had a farm, race horses and participated in fox hunting.

Met wife Edna at Liberty MO. Her father was a banker. They lived for a number of years in the NW area of Chicago where Lawrence played golf with Mr. Kraft. Lawrence was a millionaire by age 25. Attended and was expelled from Park College, then attended William Jewel College near Kansas City, MO.. Family story: he worked in the west and Canada, sold Harvard Classics to pay for college. His fortune was made by inventing the punch press for Springfield shell holders (rifle ammunition). Held properties in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia. At one time partnered with the Taft family of Cinncinnati, Ohio in the hotel business.

Developed the first co-op apartments in U.S. in Philadelphia - Alden Park - and served as President for Alden Park Corp., Chelten Ave. Bldg. Corp., Kenilworth Bldg. Corp., Cambridge Bldg. Corp. His company was Lawrence E. Jones Co. which operated Mariemount Inn in Cincinnati, OH.

He ultimately became a trustee for Wm. Jewell College. He was a member of the Racquet Club of Philadelphia; Rose Tree Fox Hunting Club at Media, PA; Grolier Club, NY; and was listed in Who's Who in America.

In addition to leaving part of his estate to his surviving brothers, Uncle Larry left funds to build the Katherine Payne Jones and Edna Withers Jones Memorial building (Chapel/Library) at Mt. Vernon, Lawrence, MO. The building (1998) is now owned and maintained by the local historical society. Uncle Larry's and Aunt Edna's cremated remains were placed in the memorial bldg., but last word was that the urns had been stolen.

More About Lawrence Elmer Jones:
Burial: Unknown, Cremated, Jones Mem. Bldg., Mt. Vernon, Lawr, MO
Misc.: Developed Alden Park in Philadelphia
Occupation: Business/developer/engineer

More About Edna Irene Withers:
Burial: Unknown, Cremated with ashes placed in Jones Mem. Library Mt. Vernon, MO

More About Lawrence Jones and Edna Withers:
Location: 1914, Family home N. Lightburn St. (Source: The Lawrence County Historical Society Bulletin, Edwin Withers Bible, (July 1998).)
Marriage: September 26, 1914, Liberty, Clay, MO
Official: 1914, Rev. H. P. McClintic, Pastor Presby. Church (Source: The Lawrence County Historical Society Bulletin, Edwin Withers Bible, (July 1998).)

	1	v.		Marvin* Willman Jones, born June 06, 1889 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO; died February 16, 1968 in Tucson, Pima, AZ; married Almeda* Mae Hatcher October 17, 1918 in Joplin, Jasper, MO.
		vi.		Nellie Kate Jones, born June 23, 1892 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records., (2) Lawrence Co. MO Historical Society, Lawrence Co. Missouri Tombstone Inscriptions, (Lawrence Co. Historical Society, P. O. Box 406, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712), 15, Beck Cemetery listing., (3) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died 1925 in Fairland, Ottawa, OK.

Notes for Nellie Kate Jones:
Took care of parents for many years. Rumored to have had 2 children in Oklahoma, but supposedly never married.

More About Nellie Kate Jones:
Burial: 1925, Becks Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing., (2) Lawrence Co. MO Historical Society, Lawrence Co. Missouri Tombstone Inscriptions, (Lawrence Co. Historical Society, P. O. Box 406, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712), 15, Beck Cemetery listing.)

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Wellman Columbus Jones, born November 09, 1894 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died October 11, 1994 in Pocatello, Bannock, ID; married (1) Ella M. Green July 20, 1921 in Pocatello, Bannock, ID; died Unknown; married (2) Anna Kebbekus September 19, 1926 in Dillon, Beaverhead, MT; born September 26, 1894 in Milwaukee, WI; died 1964 in Pocatello, Bannock, ID; married (3) Vera Almond Private; born Private.

Notes for Wellman Columbus Jones:
Uncle Wellman contributed many pieces of information and old
photographs to the family history collection.
Arrived in Pocatello, ID in 1919 because of his work with the railroad.

Also called Deke (short for Deacon).

Uncle Wellman and 2nd wife Anna, raised the two children of Anna's sister who had died. Mary Elizabeth Ward (md. Bob Duskin) P. O. Box 356, Welches, OR 97067, 503/622-4485 and George Kelembeck of Fresno, CA who worked for Abbott Labs. These were the children of Hattie Kebbeckus Kehlenbeck who died of TB in Gardiner MT. According to Mary, Uncle Wellman had played semi-pro baseball.

Among the photos received in 1990, are ones taken during Uncle Wellman's service in the Navy in WWI

Automobile accident (in his Lincoln Town Car) where he hit a truck, ultimately caused his death - not from injuries sustained in the accident, but from an infection acquired at the hospital during his stay.

More About Wellman Columbus Jones:
Burial: Unknown, Pocatello, ID, Cremated (Source: "Pocatello Newspaper," Obituary.)
Cause of Death: Staph. infection from hospital stay following auto accident
Marriage Record: No issue of all marriages
Medical Information: Strong and healthy until automobile accident and hospital stay. Died less than one month from 100th birthday
Military: Bet. 1917 - 1919, WWI: Navy (Source: "Pocatello Newspaper," Obituary.)
Occupation: Union Pacific Idaho Branch Railroad engineer
Residence: 1919, Settled in Pocatello, ID

Notes for Anna Kebbekus:
Per Bruce Kebbekus, son of Robert G. Kebbekus, Anna K. left WI to go west to ride in a Wild West show. All Kebbekus family info per Bruce

More About Anna Kebbekus:
Burial: Unknown, Cremated with ashes placed in Jones Mem. Mt. Vernon, MO
Residence: Butte, MT as a young girl (Source: "Pocatello Newspaper," Obituary, Died at St. Anthony Mercy Hospital after surgery.)

More About Wellman Jones and Anna Kebbekus:
Marriage: September 19, 1926, Dillon, Beaverhead, MT

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Ross Payne Jones, born April 11, 1897 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 15, Beck Cemetery listing., (2) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 22, 1900: Film#1240870, line 27 Vineyard Twp. Lawrence Co. MO lists all children and their ages.1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died April 30, 1973 in 2 am Mon. at MO State Chest Hospital (Source: The Chieftain, Lawrence Co. MO, Obituary, Mr. Jones died after a long illness. Rev. Glenn Dixon officated.); married Cuma Peggy Carr; born 1911 (Source: Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 15, Beck Cemetery listing.); died 1983 (Source: Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 15, Beck Cemetery listing.).

Notes for Ross Payne Jones:
Ross Payne Jones remained in Stott's City his entire life, along with his brother J.K. Jones.

Member of IOOF Lodge at Stotts City; The Missouri Archeological Society.

More About Ross Payne Jones:
Burial: May 03, 1973, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) The Chieftain, Lawrence Co. MO, Obituary, 5/3/1973 Mt. Vernon Funeral Service., (2) Plot map per personal visit CE Edwards 1990, Beck Cemetery Plot listing., (3) Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 15, Beck Cemetery listing - states U.S. Navy, naturalist, historian, philosopher.)
Military: WWI: Navy, WWII Army (Source: Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 15, Beck Cemetery listing - states U.S. Navy.)
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Stott's City, Lawrence, MO

More About Cuma Peggy Carr:
Burial: 1983, Beck Cemetery, Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: Belk, Colleen Webb, Lawrence County, MO Cemetery Records, 15, Beck Cemetery listing.)

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Harry William Jones, born January 22, 1902 in Stotts City, Lawrence, MO (Source: (1) Social Security Death Index, "Electronic," Provides birth and death information., (2) Federal Census Records Missouri 1900, 1910, 1910: Film #1374808 Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co. MO.); died March 06, 1992 in Sutter Creek, Amador, CA (Source: Social Security Death Index, "Electronic," Provides birth and death information.); married Lora Ethel Robb; born June 16, 1908 in Miller, MO; died 1984 in Jackson, CA.

More About Harry William Jones:
Residence: 1973, Living in Jackson, CA

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