RICHARD GWYNEDD JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The sudden death of R. Gwynedd Jones, well known Granville Welsh resident Wednesday morning was a shock to all. His body was found yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in four feet of water in the Indian river west of the village and about a quarter of a mile from his home in Franklin Street. He had been in ill health for some time, the death of his wife four years ago causing him deep sorrow.He was found missing from his home yesterday, Wednesday morning when one of his sons went to call him. His two sons Alfred and Elmer resided with him.
He was found in the river covered by two feet of water, and it was kept from going under by his shoulder resting against anchor ice which was floating in the open hole in the river. It is reported that his dog led the way to the river, where his coat and hat were found on the bank of the stream near the point where he was found. Mr. Jones called on friends during Tuesday evening and about midnight came upstreet for a lunch. Remarking that he felt unususally weak, he was taken to the corner near his home by J. Holmes Andrus who was in Granville that night owing to the fact that his wife was at Stevens hospital. That was the last seen of Mr. Jones.
He was born September 26th, 1878, in Penygroes, North Wales, and came to Granville 35 years ago. He was united in marriage with Miss Gedrtrude Griffiths, September 26th, 1906, the ceremony taking place at the home of her aunt Mrs. Henry Owens, with whom she made her home. The death of Mrs. Jones occurred in April 1934. Her death was the beginning of Mr. Jones' poor health.
Gwynedd Jones was one of the best known Welsh residents of Granville and was a former deacon of the Welsh Congregational church for many years. He had been for some few years past an active member of the Presbyterian church in this village, and was a member of the Board of Education of Granville for about 15 years, resigning two years ago to take the office od school tax collector, which office he held at the time of his death. He was one of the organizers of the Welsh Red Dragon society and treasurer for many years. This is one of the first Welsh sociaties to be organized in Granville.
The survivors, besides the two sons and daughter mentioned include a son, J. Stewart Jones of Schenectady, a sister, Mrs. Edward Mernagh of Brooklyn and a brother and sister in Wales.
The funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Presbyterian church, the pastor, the Rev. Ellis Lloyd, officiating. A prayer service will be held at the home at 1:30.
Burial will be in the family plot in Mettowee Cemetery.
Mr. Jones was owner and proprietor of the tailoring business in Granville, known as 'Jones The Tailor,' for many years. His sons were associated with him in the business. He was a citizencommanding great respect, an intelligent, courteous man, who made and retained many friends. His untimely death is a great blow to his family, who were deeply devoted to him. The sympathy of all goes out to the children who have now lost their father and mother.
Granville Sentinel ~ February 17th, 1938.
RICHARD GWYNEDD JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The funeral services for R. Gwynedd Jones of Granville, whose death occurred Wednesday morning of last week, were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Welsh Presbyterian church, following a prayer service at the home. Rev. Ellis Lloyd, pastor of the Welsh Presbyterian Church officiated, assisted by Rev. William Barlow of the Baptist Church. The service was largely attended by relatives and friends and the floral tributes were many and beautiful.The bearers were Evan J. Williams, Robert E. Jones, John M. Davies, William R. Owens, Hugh M. Evans and Harry J. Williams.
The burial was in the family plot in Mettowee Cemetery.