MR. WILLIAM AP JONES, CAMBRIA, COLUMBIA COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
Depot agent, telegraph operator and express agent, Cambria, and a member of the firm of "Williams and Jones," who own the only grist mill in Cambria; was born in Carnarvonshire, North Wales, June 26th, 1833, son of Rev. William J. Jones, who came to America in 1845, and lived in the State of New York, near Utica, one year; in the fall of 1846 he came to Wisconsin, and located on Government land, on what is now the town of Courtland; has 360 acres in his farm, which he has owned thirty four years, and never had a mortgage on it; he is now living on the farm at the age of 79, and his wife 74, both in good health.William ap Jones remained on the farm with his parents till his marriage, which took place January 31st, 1862, in Cambria, to Miss Ann Williams, daughter of Gabriel and Jane Jones, old residents of Cambria; has two children living - John D. and Willie G.; has lost two (twins), died in infancy.
After marriage, he worked one year, buying wheat for John ap Jones, and since that time (for seventeen years), has been ticket agent at Cambria for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Co.
Republican, and himself and wife both members of the Calvanistic Church.