MR. RICHARD R. JONES, TABERG, ONEIDA COUNTY, NEW YORK.
Richard R. JONES, was born in Sarn Meyllteyrn, North Wales, April 25th, 1850.He received his early education in Wales, where he afterward taught in the National School for two years.
He came to the United States in 1870, where he attended school, fitting himself for a business life, in which he has been successful. He learned the boot and shoemaker's trade, which he followed a short time.
He was in the Western States for a short time and since 1882 has been engaged in the mercantile business in Glenmore, in the town of Annsville, Oneida county.
He married Ellen Hopper, of Janesville, Wisconsin. He is a Republican in politics, was justice of sessions for six years, also justice of the peace for nine years, and at present is notary public. He is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F., Rome Lodge No. 266, Stanwix Encampment, No. 73, and Canton Stanwix, No. 3.