Edward Jones
Edward Jones, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Wales, May 7, 1840; son of Watkin and Catharine Jones, natives of that country, born in 1799 and 1797 respectively, and who emigrated to this county in 1841, where they remained until their death. Mrs. Jones died in 1849, and Watkin Jones then married Mary Jones, who is still living. He died in 1874. Our subject was married, February 1, 1863, to Mary Thomas, born in Wales October 10, 1838, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Thomas, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have had born to them five children: Watkin T., Daniel L., Sarah A., Catharine E. and Albert E. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 173 acres of improved land. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Disciples Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885