ROBERT R. JONES. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON, NEW YORK.
Robert R. Jones of Pine Hill, Granville died at 8:35 p.m. Monday evening at the Mary McClennan hospital, Cambridge. Mr. Jones was operated on two weeks ago.He was born in Carnarvonshire, North Wales, July 9th, 1863, son of Richard Jones and Ellen Hughes Jones.
He was united in marriage over 50 years ago to Hannah Williams at Utica, whose death occurred January 1st, 1939. To them were born two children, Hannah C. who died in 1930, and Robert J. who survives, together with his wife, four grandchildren, Robert, Richard, Donald and Thomas who lived with him; also one brother Jarret R. Jones, and several nieces and nephews, Mrs. Henry D. Allen, Mrs. Vincent Price, Mrs. Robert Roberts, Mrs. Owen Parry, Mrs. Ralph Fuller of Boston, Mrs. John Humphrey of Little Falls, Mrs. Jane Watrous od Schenectady and Mrs. Ella Seahorn of Albany, Hugh R. Jones od Schenectady and Rev. Richard Owens od Wales.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the McHenry and Roberts funeral home. Friends may call Thursday afternoon from 3 o'clock till 5 and from 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening. Rev. John D. Owens of Fair Haven will officiate.
Mr. Jones was a member of the Welsh Congregational Church. He came to this country 55 years ago and worked most of his life in the slate quarries. He was considered one of the best slate makers in this locality. Mr. Jones was a nephew of the late Hugh W. Hughes, "The Slate King." He had opened many quarries in this section of the country with his friends, also working in Maine. He was also engaged in the farming business until his health failed him a month ago.
Measured in friendliness, generosity and kindness to his family and those with whom he came in contact, Robert Jones was a wealthy man. His wealth was in affection for his wife and his children and grandchildren who loved him deeply. To ask a favor of Robert Jones was an assurance that it would be accomplished. He was a good citizen and his familiar figure will be missed in this village.