WILLIAM O. JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.
GRANVILLE, N. Y., Dec. 18. The funeral of William O. Jones, 72, who died at his home on Maple Street Wednesday night after several months lingering illness, will be held at the house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.He was a native of Bethesda, North Wales, and had resided in Granville for 50 years, where he was employed in the slate quarries.
He was a member of Peniel Welsh Presbyterian church and of the True Ivorites of America.
He is survived by his widow, and two sisters, who reside in North Wales. Burial will be in Mettowee cemetery at Granville.
Rutland Herald ~ December 19th, 1936.
WILLIAM O. JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.
The death of William O. Jones, 71, occurred Wednesday evening, December 16th at his home on Maple street following an extended illness. William Jones was the son of Owen and Ann Jones, was born at Hen Durnpike, Bethesda, Wales in 1885. He came first to Canada, moving to Granville thr following year. He had lived in Granville for the past forty-nine years.William Jones was united in marriage with Ellen Williams in 1884 at Middle Granville. There are no children. He was a former member of I.O.O.F. lodge and a member of Welsh society of Ivorites and attended the Welsh presbyterian Church. During most of his life in Granville he was an employee of Owens Brothers Slate Company.
The funeral was held Saturdau, December 19th, at the home, with Rev. Ellis Lloyd officiating. The bearers were: Evan Williams, Earl Evans, Myrick Williams, Thomas Rowlands, Owen Jones and Stephen Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. William O. Jones; three sisters in Wales, Margaret, Elizabeth and Ellen Jones; two nephews, William Davies and Griffith Owen; one niece, Anna Griffith.
William Jones was a man who was respected by all who knew him. He always appeared with a smile and had a good word for every one of his acquaintances. He will be sadly missed by his friends, relatives and wife.