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Ancestors of Nola Mae Jones

Generation No. 2


      2. Ulysses Grant Jones, born March 31, 1868 in Laclede Co., Mo.; died January 02, 1929 in Orla, Laclede Co, MO, at home. He was the son of 4. Thomas Mason Jones and 5. Elvira Aaron. He married 3. Julia Ann Adams October 04, 1891 in Julia's parents home near Orla, MO.

      3. Julia Ann Adams, born March 03, 1871; died September 02, 1943 in Orla, Laclede County, MO. She was the daughter of 6. Ruben Minifer Adams and 7. Louisa Elizabeth Jordan.

Notes for Ulysses Grant Jones:
Information from United States Census - 1880, State of Missouri, Laclede County, Washington Township, Call No. 697, page 5, Dwelling No. 8, Family No. 8, taken on June 4th, 1880.
Ulysses was 12 years old and occupation was listed as farming.
See Thomas and Elvira marriage notes for further documentation for birth dates.
Obituary:
Grant Jones a well known citizen of the Orla neighborhood. died on Wednesday, January 2, 1929 in his home, near Orla, Mo. He had been in failing health for some time, but friends had not expected the end to come so soon. He suffered from stomach trouble. He is survived by three sons and two daughters; Roy Jones, of Lebanon, MO, being his oldest son. Two brothers; Barney and Jim Jones, near Orla, MO also survive him. Funeral services were held on Thursday in McBride Church. Special Sympathy is felt for Mrs. Jones in her bereavement, as she has been in ill health for some time and has the care of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Adams who is blind and past 90 years old.

A large crowd attended the funeral of Grant Jones in the McBride Church. Mrs. Jones and all the children were present at the funeral. Mrs. Howell, of Orla; Roy Jones of Lebanon; Earl Jones of Craig Nebraska; Raymond, Eather, and Nola, at home. Grant Jones was born March 31, 1868 in Laclede County Missouri, and reared near Orla. Died January 2, 1929, being 60 years, 9 months, 1 day old. United in marriage to Julia Adams October 4, 1891. To this union were born eight children. Two preceded him in death; Lee Orel, 17 and one who died in infancy. Those who survive him are: Mrs. Jones, his wife; Mrs Author Howell, of Orla; Roy Jones, of Lebanon; Earl Jones, of Craig, Nebraska; Raymond, Esther and Nola Jones at home. Also six grand-children. He was converted to Christ in August, 1925 and was to the community a splendid, upright citizen.

More About Ulysses Grant Jones:
Baptism: August 15, 1925
Burial: McBride Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Laclede County, Missouri

Notes for Julia Ann Adams:
Obituary Julia Ann (Adams) Jones
Last rites for Mrs. Julia Jones, 73 year old resident of the Orla vicinity, were held Saturday at 2:30 P.M. at the McBride Church with the Rev. W. M. Kerr, of Lebanon, officiating. Mrs. Jones died Thursday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clay Humphreys at Orla. Interment was in the McBride Cemetery under the direction of Holman Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones is survived by six children: Mrs. Vernon Jones, Roy Jones and Raymond Jones, all of Kansas City; Earl Jones of Craig, Neb.; Mrs. Arthur Howell, Lebanon and Mrs. Humphreys, Orla.

More About Julia Ann Adams:
Burial: September 04, 1943, McBride Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Laclede County, Missouri

More About Ulysses Jones and Julia Adams:
Marriage: October 04, 1891, Julia's parents home near Orla, MO
     
Children of Ulysses Jones and Julia Adams are:
  i.   Clara Bell Jones, born January 01, 1894 in Laclede Co., MO2; died March 23, 1986 in Lebanon, MO-at her home2; married Arthur Howell April 13, 1912 in Clara's parents home; born July 26, 1882; died January 10, 1961 in Lebanon Hospital,Lebanon, Laclede Co.,MO.
  Notes for Clara Bell Jones:
The following information from funeral records.
* Funeral Services for Clara Bell (Jones) Howell were held in Holman Funeral Home in Lebanon, MO. on Tuesday, March 25, 1986 at 10:00 A.M. Minister: Jim Downing. Escorts: Sidney Howell, Billy Howell, Donnie Humphreys, Ted Humphreys, Paul Thomas, Bill Spanier.

* Clara Bell (Jones) Howell, daughter of Grant and Julia Adams Jones was born January 1, 1894 in Laclede County Missouri. She departed this life March 23, 1986 at her home in Lebanon, MO. at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 22 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, her husband, Arthur, one daughter, Dorothy, and by one son, Warren Harding Howell (called Steve). She is survived by two sons, Wayne Howell of Cabool, MO., Howard of Warsaw, MO., one daughter, Edra Thomas of Springfield, MO., two sisters Esther Humphreys of Lebanon, MO. and Nola Jones of Competition, MO. One brother, Raymond Jones of Lebanon, MO. Eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Clara was saved early in her life and was a longtime member of the Fairview Methodist Church. She loved the beauties of nature and enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She especially loved visiting with people regardless of their age. She was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. The memory of a loving Christian mother and grandmother will live eternally in the hearts of all her family, neighbors and many friends.
Clara died at home sitting in her chair.


  More About Clara Bell Jones:
Burial: Lebanon, MO, Lebanon City Cemetery
Residence: January 01, 1929, Orla, Laclede CO., MO
S.S. #: Social Security #: 497-24-37702
SS Last Resid.: Last residence: MO 65536,Lebanon,Laclede Co2
SS State of Issue: State of issue: MO2

  Notes for Arthur Howell:
* Funeral services for Arthur Howell:
Funeral services were conducted by Holman Funeral Home on Thursday
January 12, 1961 at 1:00 P.M. The Minister in charge was Dr. George
D. McClelland. Escorts were Sydney Howell, W. H. Harrill, Vernon Jones,
Billy Howell, Sydney Berry, and Clay Humphreys.

* All of Arthur & Clara's children had nicknames that followed them
through life. Edra was called (Ead), Dorothy was called (Pus), Emil
was called (Haney), Warren was called (Steve), and Howard was called
(Hab). This information from Nola Jones & Esther Humphreys.


  More About Arthur Howell:
Burial: January 12, 1961, Lebanon, MO - Lebanon City Cemetery

  More About Arthur Howell and Clara Jones:
Marriage: April 13, 1912, Clara's parents home

  ii.   Roy Jones, born November 28, 1895; died July 03, 1961 in Springfield, Greene Co, MO-St. Johns Hosp.-trhroat cancer; married Chloda Beatrice Davis May 10, 1921 in Lebanon, MO; died February 25, 1961 in Springfield, MO-St. Johns Hosp.-died of cancer.
  Notes for Roy Jones:
The following information from funeral service records.
Roy Jones; Born 11/28/1895; Died 7/3/1961
Services were held at Holman Funeral Home, Lebanon, MO., on Wednesday, July 5, 1961 at 2:00 P.M.
Grave side services were held at Lebanon City Cemetery, Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO.
Escorts: Howard Howell, Warren Howell, Ted Humphreys, Wayne Howell, Earl Adams, Jim Jones.

  More About Roy Jones:
Burial: Lebanom City Cemetery, Lebanon, MO.
Residence: January 01, 1929, Lebanon, Laclede CO., MO

  More About Chloda Beatrice Davis:
Burial: Lebanon City Cemetery

  Marriage Notes for Roy Jones and Chloda Davis:
Roy and Chloda were married by Justice of Peace Jim Chastain, Roy's uncle.

  More About Roy Jones and Chloda Davis:
Marriage: May 10, 1921, Lebanon, MO

  iii.   Lee Orel Jones, born May 17, 1898; died February 16, 1916.
  iv.   Earl Jones, born November 26, 1900 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO3; died January 1978 in Oakland, Nebraska3; married Williaminia Cleone Sommerer May 09, 1925 in Fremont, Nebraska; born October 29, 1901 in Craig, Nebraska; died July 07, 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska.
  Notes for Earl Jones:
Earl and Williamina made there home in Burt Co. Nebraska on farms near Craig and Oakland until in 1946 they moved to their own farm near Oakland. They retired and moved to Oakland in 1971.
Information from funeral service records.
Funeral services for Earl Jones were held Tuesday at the West Side United Methodist church. He died Saturday at Oakland Memorial Hospital at the age of 77 years. The Rev. Olin Belt officiated at the services. Music was by Mrs. Ervin Smith, organist and Cameron Nelson and Ed J. Nelson. Active pallbearers were Bruce Anderson, Maurice Hansen, Linder Johnson, Robert Olson, James Sommerer and Wayne Sommerer. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Horn, Averill Jacobson, Myron Jacobson, Stanley C. Johnson, Harold Nelson, Roy Rutledge, Milton Uman and Glenn Wedergren. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery. Palmquist Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Earl Jones, son of Grant and Julia Jones, was born in Laclede Co., MO near Lebanon, on Nov. 26, 1900. He was baptized in the Fairview Methodist Church. Earl came to Nebraska at the age of 17 where he remained the rest of his life. He was married in 1925 to Williamina Sommerer. They farmed in Craig, Uehling and Oakland area until 1971 when they moved to Oakland. Two children were born to this union. Earl was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Roy, Lee and an infant. Survivors include his widow, Mea; daughter, Jackie Sowers and husband Kenneth of Omaha; son Leslie and wife Marge of Aberdeen, South Dakota; brother, Raymond; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Howell, Mrs. Clay (Esther) Humphreys, Mrs. Vernon (Nola) Jones, all of Lebanon, MO.; five grandchildren; Kristi, Karla, and Kurt Sowers, Cindy and Gene Jones.

  More About Earl Jones:
Burial: January 24, 1978, Oakland Cemetery, Oakland Nebraska
Residence: January 01, 1929, Craig, Nebraska
S.S. #: Social Security #: 507-46-62253
SS Last Resid.: Last residence: NE 680453
SS State of Issue: State of issue: NE3

  More About Williaminia Cleone Sommerer:
Burial: July 10, 1998, Oakland Cemetary, Oakland, Neb

  More About Earl Jones and Williaminia Sommerer:
Marriage: May 09, 1925, Fremont, Nebraska

  v.   Miles Raymond Jones4,5, born September 04, 1905 in Orla, Laclede County, MO; died September 29, 1988 in Springfield, Greene Co, MO; married Hazel Pauline Wright October 18, 1929 in Lebanon, MO at the courthouse; born November 14, 1906 in Competition, MO; died April 27, 2001 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO.
  Notes for Miles Raymond Jones:
The following information from funeral records.
Miles Raymond Jones: Born: September 4,1905, Passed away: September 29, 1988, Services: Colonial Funeral Chapel 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 2, 1988, Minister: Brother Jim Downing, Resting Place: Competition Cemetery, Escorts: Jim Jones, Donnie Humphreys, Bill Ruble, Ted Humphreys, Farris Monson, Bill Stewart. Honorary Escorts: Lowell Wright, Wayne Howell, Howard Howell, Don Allen.
Miles Raymond Jones, son of Grant Jones and Julia Ann Adams Jones, was born September 4, 1905 near Orla, Missouri and departed this life September 29, 1988 in St. Johns Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO., at the age eighty three years. On October 18,1929 he was united in marriage with Hazel Wright and to this union were born two children. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Raymond. Many years ago Raymond professed his faith in Christ and united with the Fairview Methodist Church. He was employed by the Kansas City Power and Light Company, Kansas City, MO., for more than 25 years. Raymond was a member of the Gate City Masonic Lodge and also Ararat Shrine both in Kansas City, MO. He is survived by his wife Hazel of the home, a daughter and son-in-law, Dottie and William Spanier, of Kansas City, Mo, a daughter-in-law Betty Jones of Raytown, MO., two sisters; Esther Humphreys of Lebanon, MO. and Nola Jons of Falcon, Mo., four grandsons, Michael and Steven Spanier and David and Dale Jones, two granddaughters; Cynthia Nichelson and Pamela Saxton, twelve great grandchildren; Eric, Jeremy, Julie, Jennifer, Anthony, Brett, Jason, Crystal, Lacy, Patrick, Monica and Jacob, also several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Ray, Lee, Earl, and an infant brother, also one sister Clara Howell.

  More About Miles Raymond Jones:
Burial: October 02, 1988, Competition Cemetery,Competition,MO
Occupation: Kansas City Power & Light

  Notes for Hazel Pauline Wright:
From funeral service records.
Hazel Evelen Jones, daughter of William Alfred Wright and Lillian Shamel Wright, was born November 14th 1906 at Competition Missouri and departed this life April 27, 2001, in Lebanon, MO. On October 18th, 1929, Hazel was united in marriage to Raymond Jones, and to this union were born two children. Raymond preceded her in death on September 29, 1899. She was a member of Independence Boulevard Christian Church, in Kansas City. While in her younger years she attended the Competition Baptist Church. Hazel was employed with Lewald Garment Factory, Montgomery Ward Company, and later with Lake City Arsenal Company in the Kansas City area. She and Raymond returned to the Lebanon area in October of 1970 where Hazel enjoyed working with flowers and her garden, as well as sewing and other craft work. Hazel is survived by; her daughter Dottie Spanier and her husband Bill of Lebanon, a daughter-in-law, Betty Jones of Raytown, MO, six grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Cindy, David, Dale, and Pamela, sixteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Also preceding Hazel in death are her parents, a son Robert "Bob" Jones, four brothers Roy, Bill, and Allen Wright and one who died in infancy, three sisters Edith Fike, Beulah Stewart, and infant Bessie.

  More About Hazel Pauline Wright:
Burial: April 30, 2001, Competition Cemetery, Competition, MO

  More About Miles Jones and Hazel Wright:
Marriage: October 18, 1929, Lebanon, MO at the courthouse

  vi.   Infant Son Jones, born November 07, 1908; died November 07, 1908.
  vii.   Esther Cordelia Jones6, born August 06, 1912; married Clay Ellis Humphreys November 17, 1934 in Lebanon, MO-Laclede Co. court house; born November 06, 1912 in Competition, Laclede Co, MO; died January 09, 1998 in Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO.
  Notes for Clay Ellis Humphreys:
The following information from funeral service records:
Clay E. Humphreys, son of Trussie Emmett and Susie E. Smith Humphreys, was born November 6, 1912, near Competition, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, January 9, 1998, in Breech Medical Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-five years, two months, and three days. On November 17, 1934, he was united in marriage to Esther C. Jones, and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Humphreys; and a sister Lucille Simpson. Clay is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Esther, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ted and Mary Humphreys, of Independence, Missouri, and Donnie and Pam Humphreys, of Lebanon, Missouri; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzann and Tom Gladden, of ElDorado Springs, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tammi, Julie, and Amy Humphreys. all of Lebanon, Missouri, Alesia Burns, of ElDorado Springs, Missouri, Melissa Brenneke, of Jefferson City. Missouri, and Johnathan Humphreys, of Independence, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Vaughn and Connor Burns, both of ElDorado Springs, Missouri, and Jessica Brenneke, of Jefferson City, Missouri; two sisters, Lillian White, of Grovespring, Missouri, and Virginia Pearson of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born and raised in the Competition community area and graduated from Competition High School. Shortly after he and Esther were married, they made there home on their farm, south of Lebanon, Missouri, and lovingly raised their family. Throughout the years, he not only owned and operated a dairy and stock cattle farm, but also worked for Detroit Tool Metal Company for eighteen years. Clay was an active member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, near Competition, and had served in many capacities, including being church custodian. He was involved in many community functions, and had served on the board of directors of McBride Cemetery, and as secretary/treasurer of the Lower O'Dell School. In his spare time he enjoyed attending sporting events, and watching sports on television. He was very supportive of his family and liked attending school functions involving his grandchildren. He enjoyed working on his farm and especially cutting hay. Clay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered as a respected farmer and stockman, a devoted family man, and a concerned citizen and friend. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services were held Monday, January 12, 1998 at 11 A.M. at the Holman-Howe Chapel in Lebanon, Missouri, The Ministers were Rev. Charles D. Stokes and Rev. David Douglas. Burial was at McBride Cemetery, Near Competition, Missouri. The escorts were Jason Cook, Jerry Humphreys, Allen Simpson, Brad Green, Jim Jones, Bill Spanier, and Junior White.

  More About Clay Ellis Humphreys:
Burial: January 12, 1998, McBride Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Laclede County, Missouri

  Marriage Notes for Esther Jones and Clay Humphreys:
Clay & Esther were married by Homer Davenport, a blind probate judge.

  More About Clay Humphreys and Esther Jones:
Marriage: November 17, 1934, Lebanon, MO-Laclede Co. court house

  1 viii.   Nola Mae Jones, born March 24, 1916 in Laclede County, MO; married Vernon Jones December 04, 1933 in Lebanon, Laclede Co., MO..


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