OBIT:  JONES, Benjamin; Cambria Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA; 1911

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 17 Feb 1911
Volume 45, Number 7


Benjamin Jones is Called Suddenly 

Former County Commissioner Expired of Heart Disease Monday

Ex-County Commissioner Benjamin Jones died at his home in Cambria 
Township, about one mile north of this place, Monday morning.  Mr. Jones 
had been a sufferer from heart trouble for several years, but lately it 
appeared as though there was a marked improvement in his condition.  
During Sunday he suffered several attacks but his condition improved to 
such an extent that he was able to proceed with his usual farm work Monday 
morning.  After feeding his stock he returned to the house and at 9 
o'clock was prostrated, dying soon after before medical aid could be 
summoned.

Benjamin Jones was born in Wales, May 15, 1848, coming to America with his 
parents in 1852.  After a residence of several years in Pittsburg he 
removed to the farm adjoining his late residence and there his father and 
mother passed away.  He was married in 1877 to Mary Jones, a sister of 
David J. Jones, assistant treasurer of the Cambria Steel Company and Mrs. 
Eliza Walters of Vine Street, Johnstown.  Mrs. Jones died in 1907.  After 
his marriage he took upon himself the care of both farms, subsequently 
disposing of his father's place.  Mr. Jones was a progressive farmer and a 
highly esteemed and popular man in the Cambria Township community. He was 
an active Republican, serving several terms as road supervisor and in 
1896, was elected county commissioner, serving three terms, being re-
elected in 1899 and 1902.  The deceased was one of the best known 
residents of northern Cambria and was generally esteemed and respected.  
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles Kennedy of Youngstown, and two 
brothers residing in Kansas.

The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The 
pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased:  Dr. L. W. Jones; F. B. 
Jones; Henry M. Jones; George Walters; A. H. Walters and P. C. Walters.