Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam “Willie” Henry Jones, 1C3R
Birth14 May 1878, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death13 Apr 1965, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialJones Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherDavid K. Jones (1852-1915)
MotherEliza Ann Mynhier (~1858-1945)
Other spousesSarah Frances Foster, 2C3R
Marriage14 Jun 1900, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLou Ellen Foster, 2C3R
Birth19 Jan 1879, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death28 May 1915, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherRobert ("Bob") L. Foster (1842-1918)
MotherMary Ellen Ferrand (~1851-)
Children
1 MWalter C. Jones, 2C2R
Birth24 Jul 1901, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death17 Jul 1989, Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio
SpouseOpal F. Payton
SpouseNettie Mae Riddle , 2C2R
SpouseLola Gregory , 3C2R
4 FGertrude Jones, 2C2R
Birth12 Nov 1908 (?), Rowan Co., Kentucky
DeathNov 1958, Trenton, Wayne Co., Michigan
SpouseForman
SpouseVirgie May Perkins , 4C1R
6 FMary E. Jones, 2C2R
Birth2 Mar 1913, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death6 Jan 1984, Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio
SpouseEstill Hall , 2C1R
Notes for William “Willie” Henry Jones
Rowan Co., Ky birth records list William Henry Jones, born 14 Apr 1878 in Rowan Co., father David K. Jones, mother’s maiden name Elizaan Mynhear.
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918 in Morehead, records William Henry Jones, age 40, born May 14, 1878, residence Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, occupation farmer, self-employed, nearest relative Sarah Jones, wife, physical description tall, medium build, brown eyes, black hair.
"Past Images of Rowan County"22 lists William H. Jones who m. Lue Ellen Foster as a son of David K. Jones, giving his lifespan as May 14, 1878-Apr 13, 1965, based on cemetery records.
Curiously, William is not listed with the David K. Jones family in the 1880 census, when he should be 2 years old, and a son John age 2 is listed instead. Maybe his full name was William John Henry Jones?
His WW I draft registration card, filed 12 Sep 1918 in Morehead, records William Henry Jones, age 40, born May 14, 1878, residence Clearfield, Rowan Co., Ky, occupation farmer, self-employed, nearest relative Sarah Jones, wife, physical description tall, medium build, brown eyes, black hair.
"Past Images of Rowan County"22 lists William H. Jones who m. Lue Ellen Foster as a son of David K. Jones, giving his lifespan as May 14, 1878-Apr 13, 1965, based on cemetery records.
Curiously, William is not listed with the David K. Jones family in the 1880 census, when he should be 2 years old, and a son John age 2 is listed instead. Maybe his full name was William John Henry Jones?
Notes for Lou Ellen Foster
Her death certificate (Vol. 28, #13836) records Lou Ellen Jones, died May 28, 1915 in Rowan Co., age 36 years 4 mos 9 days, married, occupation housewife, born Jan 19, 1878 in Morgan Co., Ky, father Robert Foster born Bath Co., Ky, mother Mary Ellen Farran born Rowan Co., informant not specified, cause of death pulmonary tuberculosis, place of burial Jones Cemetery, undertaker W. H. Jones, Morehead, Ky.
The date of birth and age at death are inconsistent; if the birthdate is correct, she was really 37, while if the age at death is correct, she was really born in 1879. The age on her marriage record, if correct, would imply a birthdate in late 1879 or early 1880. She is listed as age 1 in the 1880 census, which is consistent with a January 1879 date of birth. (It is also unlikely that she was born in Morgan Co., since the family was listed in Rowan Co. in both 1870 and 1880.)
The date of birth and age at death are inconsistent; if the birthdate is correct, she was really 37, while if the age at death is correct, she was really born in 1879. The age on her marriage record, if correct, would imply a birthdate in late 1879 or early 1880. She is listed as age 1 in the 1880 census, which is consistent with a January 1879 date of birth. (It is also unlikely that she was born in Morgan Co., since the family was listed in Rowan Co. in both 1870 and 1880.)
Notes for William “Willie” Henry & Lou Ellen (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage register, Bk 3, lists Wm. H. Jones, age 22, m. Lue Ellen Foster, age 20, d/o Robert Foster, on 14 June 1900.
Census
I cannot find this family in the 1910 census.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, precinct #9 (Wagoner), lists as family #10/11:
Jones, W. H., 41; Sarah, wife, 48; Walter, son, 18; Robert, son, 16; Millard, son, 14; Gertrude, dau, 12; Clyde, son, 9; Mary, dau, 5 4/12; Lestie, dau 1 8/12; Ham, Sylvin, step-son, 10. All born in Ky.
Walter through Clyde are children of William’s first marriage, to Lou Ellen Foster.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, precinct #9 (Wagoner), lists as family #10/11:
Jones, W. H., 41; Sarah, wife, 48; Walter, son, 18; Robert, son, 16; Millard, son, 14; Gertrude, dau, 12; Clyde, son, 9; Mary, dau, 5 4/12; Lestie, dau 1 8/12; Ham, Sylvin, step-son, 10. All born in Ky.
Walter through Clyde are children of William’s first marriage, to Lou Ellen Foster.
