RICHARD W. JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The death of Richard W. Jones of Granville, occurred Friday night at 10 o'clock in the Emma Laing Stevens hospital from heart trouble where he was entered Tuesday morning although Mr. Jones' condition had indicated no heart trouble except shortness of breath which had been attributed to asthma.He was born February 17th, 1860, in Festiniog, North Wales. He was united in marriage to Catherine Ann Jones in May, 1880, and they came to the United States on their wedding journey, locating in Poultney, where he filled the position as overseer of quarry work for several years. Forty seven years ago, they move dto Granville where he filled the same position for the owner of several quarries.
Mr. Jones was member of the Odd Fellows and active in its work; also an active member of the Welsh Congregational Church and the Sunday school. He was a member of the Welsh Dragon society and was one of the trustees for the annual Christmas Eisteddfod. He greatly enjoyed music and literature and assisted several young contestants in the Eisteddfod, who were trying for prizes, with correct expression.
Several years following the death of his wife, which occurred in 1918, he accepted the invitation of a cousin in Utica to reside there with him, when he became affiliated with the Utica Moriah church which he joined by letter of sympathy. Mr. Jones was one of Granville's finest citizens, thoughtful of others and always pleasant in his greetings for his many friends.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, three having passed away, Richard, during infancy, Owen at Ilion in 1924 and Idwal in Granville in 1919. The survivors are five daughters and one son, Lawrence Jones, both of Granville; also ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren and three sisters in Wales.
Largely attended funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the home of his daughter, Miss Jennie Jones on Main street in Granville, Rev. John D. Owens of Fair Haven officiating with an impressive ceremony. The singing of the Welsh Male Quartet added much to the service. The two selections sung were favorites of Mr. Jones, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," and "We shall Meet Beyond the River." The bearers were Thomas Rowlands, Thomas Barrington, Evan Williams, Rees Williams, Gwynedd Jones and Hugh G. Williams.
The burial was in Mettowee Valley Cemetery in the family plot beside his wife and son Idwal. There was a profusion of beautiful flowers, many being tokens of sympathy from various organisations with which the members of the family were affiliated.
Sympathy is extended the members of the family in their loss.