Douglas William JONES
Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. *Glenda Eileen KEATINGEleanor Rose JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1883 - , Victoria, Australia Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: Henry William JONES ( - ) Mother: Elizabeth Jane CALWELL (1857-Abt 1951)
Notes
General:
probably married Arthur Burns in Victoria in 1901 / 5601.
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 21 Mar 1919 Page 5 DIVORCE.
Arthur Burns obtained a rule nisi for a divorce from Eleanor Rose Burns, formerly Jones, on the ground of desertion. Mr. R. W. Fraser for petitioner.
Elijah John JONES
Sex: MAKA: John Elijah JONES
Individual Information
Birth Date: 18 May 1857 - Flemington, Victoria, Australia 6119 Christening: Death: 3 Feb 1913 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 55) 6120,6121 Burial: 5 Feb 1913 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia Find A Grave ID: 251583508
Parents
Father: John JONES (Abt 1825-1898) {Find A Grave ID: 270460843, WikiTree ID: Howells-263} 2995 Mother: Mary CRONAN (Abt 1810-1899) {Find A Grave ID: 196835827, WikiTree ID: Cronan-117}
Spouses and Children
1. *Helen STANDING (14 Nov 1866 - 9 Jan 1940)Find A Grave ID: 251582715 Marriage: 18 Apr 1885 - Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia 6122 Status: Children: 1. Mary Helen JONES (1886-1963) {Find A Grave ID: 96835794} 2. Kerrenhapuch JONES (1887-1968) {Find A Grave ID: 215667848, WikiTree ID: Jones-50561} 3. Harriet Howells JONES (1890-1903) {Find A Grave ID: 196835244} 4. Florence JONES (1892-1957) 5. John William JONES (1893-1916) 6. May Queenie JONES (1895-1964) 7. Thomas George JONES (1897-1964) {Find A Grave ID: 208107739, WikiTree ID: Jones-50566} 8. Arthur Edward JONES (1900-1956) 9. Olive Charity Glanville JONES (1902-1977) 10. Alfred Norman JONES (1906-1970) {Find A Grave ID: 230504095}
Notes
General:
Always known as JOHN, his occupation was listed as Carter. He seems to have called himself John Elijah Jones, but sometimes John Elijah Howells is used as well in various newspaper articles etc.
John and Helen were married at St Peters Church of England, Eaglehawk by William Eglinton. Witnesses to the marriage were William Henry Perrin and Phoebe Kidd.
The Bendigo Independent (Vic. : 1891 - 1918) Tue 16 Jun 1891 Page 2 HUSBAND AND WIFE.
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
WHAT CONSTITUTES LEGAL
CRUELTY?
At the City Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Patterson, P. M., and Mr. McGowan, J.P., Ellen Jones proceeded against her husband, John Elijah Jones, a well-to-do farmer and grazier, living at Mystic Park, between Kerang and Swan Hill, for maintenance.
Mr. Kirby, for the plaintiff, said that his client had been treated in such a manner that she was afraid of him, and had left the house.
Mr. Tatchell, for the defendant, remarked that the husband was willing to take her back to her home and treat her in a proper manner; therefore the case must be dismissed. The defendant was then placed in the witness-box, and stated that he was willing to take his wife and three children back to his home, which was a comfortable one.
Cross-examined by Mr. Kirby: The house - a four-roomed weatherboard one - had no fireplace, but there was one 19 yards away. He told her, after she had done the "disappearing trick so neatly," that he did not want her again, but he wanted the children. He denied having said that if he got her back he would lead her the life of a dog. She had a hot temper, and he had struck her, as she
would not " shut up" when he told her.
Mr. Kirby said that the wife was justified in leaving the house, and that the justices could make an order for maintenance provided that they were satisfied that the offer of the husband to give her a home was not a genuine one.
Samuell Mitchell, who had been Iiving at the defendant's house for the last five years as a laborer, swore that after Mrs. Jones left the house, the defendant asked him if he had seen anything suspicious between her and a man named Riley. Witness replied "No," and he then asked him if he had seen or heard anything between him and Mrs. Jones. Witness replied that he bad, and the defendant wished him to promise that he would say nothing about his having threatened to shoot her. Witness refused, and said he would tell the truth. The defendant had told witness that if he got his wife back he would "lead her a dog's life." He also said, "Now she's gone she can - well go ; I'll soon get another one here." Witness had heard him tell her to go away, and that she if she paid him the four guineas he paid for her (meaning the marriage fee, etc.). He had never heard the plaintiff use bad language, but they had not lived happily together.
Thomas O'Dwyer, a lad who had been in the employ of the defendant for seven months, stated that he had heard him threaten to blow out his wife's brains. He said he did not want her to return home.
Mrs. Jones, in her evidence, swore that her husband, had treated her brutally. He had on three occasions threatened to shoot her, and on one occasion, a few months ago. struck her behind the ear with his clenched fist. This had caused clotted blood to issue from the nostrils at times ever since. She was now being attended by Dr. McKee. He had compelled her to get up at daylight, and, with a gun, stand all- day in the fields, to keep the birds away from the crops. In addition to this, she had to do her household work but he never appeared to be satisfied. When confined, she was not properly nourished, and had not lived happily with him since he wanted her to mind sheep about five years ago. He had 5000 acres of land, 1400 sheep, also Implements, etc. He had acknowledged that she made £70 a year with butter. She denied that she had an open purse, and could spend what she liked. She had to account for every penny, and was compelled to take in washing to raise some money for herself. He even "borrowed" this money from her, and would not return it.
Mrs. Stanley, mother of the plaintiff, who is a young woman, gave corroborative evidence
.
J. BL Curnow, accountant in Messrs. Connelly and Tatchells office, gave evidence that he interviewed the plaintiff, who refused to go back to her husband.
In conclusion, Mr. Patterson, briefly said: It's a very serious thing. Jones makes the offer that he will treat her properly, and if he does not behave properly to her she will have to take other steps. The case is dismissed.
The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Thu 23 Jul 1891 Page 2 TOPICS OF THE DAY.
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
Dr Madden made an application to Mr Justice Webb in the Practice Court this morning upon behalf of John Elijah Jones, of Mystic Park, near Kerang, farmer, for a writ of habeas corpus directed to Helen Jones, requiring her to bring before the Court their three children for the purpose of having them restored to the applicant. It is alleged that on the 15th of May, 1891, Mrs Jones left her husband's place with their three children without permission, and had remained away at her parents' place near Bendigo, refusing to return home or give up the children, though repeatedly requested to do so. His Honor granted the application, and made the writ returned on Wednesday next.
John died in 1913. An inquest was held into John's death. John had been in poor health for many years. He was sitting on his front verandah at Swan Hill on the evening of his death. A man he knew, Thomas Butterworth, walked past and John invited him to come and have a chat. John's wife came onto the verandah and gave John some medicine. He then fell over backwards and said he needed a doctor. John and Ellen's son in law, James Attrill was also present at the time. Thomas Butterworth claimed that John said "I'm poisoned", however, Thomas admitted that he knew John had been taking this medicine for a couple of weeks. His wife explained that he had seen a Chinese doctor who had prescribed the herbs which she brewed and John drank daily. The concoction was sent to a pathologist, who subsequently analysed same and found it to be a herbs that resembled those used by the Chinese for medicinal purposes and stated that he found no substance of a poisonous nature. Unfortunately the last page of Ellen's evidence to the court is missing.
The inquiry was held into John's death, at Swan Hill on 4 February, 1913 before John Ramsay JP, Deputy Coroner.
The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW : 1906 - 1955) Fri 31 May 1907 Page 8 FOXES AND THE SMALL MAN.
FOXES AND THE SMALL MAN.
Mr J.E. Jones, of Howell Farm, Balranald, referring to Mr W. J. Gallagher's letter concerning foxes in the Mudgee district, gives his personal experience of the past. Quote:-
Last year I lost about 30 lambs through the foxes, so this year I thought it well to lay a few baits before lambing time, hoping to get three, or at most four, of the vermin.
I killed a sheep, drew the paunch and laid baits about four chains apart. Next morning 1 got two. Every morning afterwards for three weeks I went round the trail laying fresh baits of fat and during that time I secured 45 foxes. All these wore caught in one paddock of 500 acres with station country adjoining on both sides ; and still they come! I asked the manager of the station to allow me to poison on his paddock adjoining, but he refused. All the squatters about here harbor them, saying they do no harm; but it is the small man who suffers all the time. The squatter may not miss, a thousand or two lambs, but it is different with the small man with his little flock of 300 or 400 sheep. The foxes will be as great a curse as the rabbits in time if steps are not taken to stop the increase. I remember some years ago a man giving a pig for twenty rabbits to turn out on his paddock, and he would prosecute anyone caught, killing one. To-day that man would give more than twenty pigs to get rid of the rabbits. So it will be with the foxes. Later on they will go in packs and kill all before them.
The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW : 1906 - 1955) Fri 6 Sep 1907 Page 10 THE FOX PEST.
THE FOX PEST.
Mr, J. E. Jones, of Howell Farm, near Balranald, writes to say that since his last letter on the subject of foxes he has taken out of his sheep paddock 105, and yet they seem as thick as ever. This lot was taken out of 600 acres of box country. I also note in the 'Farmer and Settler,' says Mr. Jones, that foxes are taking the tongues out of sheep and that they had even tackled calves. They will do the same here soon, as they are very numerous; and I think the government or the p.p.board should make it compulsory upon every one to kill his share. Yet we hear some people still declaring' that the foxes do no harm, and only kill rabbits!
Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Sat 14 Sep 1907 Page 5 SEARING LAMBS' TAILS.
SEARING LAMBS' TAILS.
Mr. J. E. Howell, of Howell Farm, near Balranald, N.S.W., kindly writes:
-My cousin, *Mrs. Margretta Dore, of Cottesloe, sent me a copy of the "Western Mail," and I see that "New Chum" is asking for information re searing lambs' tails. I will give "New Chum" my experience, which gave very little trouble, and no loss of lambs. I just cut the tail off as usual, but had two pieces of bent hoop-iron in a fire, and, as I cut the tails, off, I just put the hot iron on the .vein under the tail, alt does not take a second to do, and it will suit any man with a small mob of lambs. Of 300 lambs done this way there was not one lost, and in the yard that held them there was not a cup of blood ; besides, the lambs showed no effect after they were done, being just as lively as when put into the yard. Also, if any of your subscribers desire any information on different sorts of wheat, I will be glad to give it to them, as I am a grower of different sorts, which I sent over to Mr. H. I. Ranford this season, and he has them on view at his office. Later on I will tend you a method of stopping a mare from slipping her foals, as I have bred a good many horses, and this treatment may be handy to some of your subscribers.
*
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Thu 4 Feb 1915 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM.
JONES.-In loving remembrance of my dear husband, J. E. Jones, who died at Swan Hill on 3rd February, 1913.
Oh, for a touch of the vanished hand.
I think of you in silence.
No eyes can see me weep;
And many a silent tear I shed
When others are asleep,
-Inserted by his loving wife. Helen Jones
Jones.-In loving remembrance of our dear father, J. E. Jones, who died at Swan Hill on 3rd February, 1913.
The shock was great, the blow severe,
We little thought his death so near;
only those who have lost are able to tell
The pain at the heart at not saying farewell.
He always had a willing hand
To those who needed help,
And never spoke of what he did,
But kept it to himself.
-Inserted by his loving children, John, Thomas, Arthur, Olive and Norman Jones and May and Frederick Eade and grand child, Nellie Eade.
JONES.-In loving memory of our dear father, J. E. Jones, who died at Swan Hill on 3rd February, 1913.
He always lent a willing hand
To those who needed help
And never spoke of what he did,
But kept It to himself.
-Inserted by his daughter and son-in law, J. and F. Attrill, and grandchildren.
JONES.-In loving memory of our dear father, J. E. Jones, -who died at Swan Hill on 3rd February, 1913.
If the grave could only open
Many changes you would see;
But perhaps tis far better
There is sweet rest for thee.
Like the ivy on the withered oak,
When all things else decay,
Our love for you will still keep green,
And never fade away.
-Inserted by his daughter and son-in: law, J. and H. Lucas and grandchildren.
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Thu 10 Feb 1916 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM.
JONES.- In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, J. E. Jones, who died 3rd February, 1913, at Swan Hill.
He bore his pain, he bore it well,
And how he suffered none can tell.
Peacefully sleeping, resting at last.
Life's heavy troubles and suffering past,
With tearful eyes we watched you, father,
Going on your lonely way;
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
-Inserted by his loving wife, Helen Hartwell, and his loving sons Thomas, Arthur, Olive, Norman and J. W. Jones.
Also my dear daughter Harriet, who died 26th January, 1903.
One of the best, a loving daughter,
A daughter kind and true;
So dearly loved so sadly missed,
By everyone she knew.
She is always in our thoughts,
It is sweet to speak her name;
In life we loved her dearly,
In death we do the same:
Also my granddaughter Helen Sheath Attrill, who died 1909.
Dear is the grave where my granddaughter is laid,
Sweet is your memory that shall never fade;
Flowers on your grave may wither and die.
But my memory and love for you shall never die.
-Inserted by her grandmother. Helen Hartwell, aunties and uncles May Eade, T. Jones, A.Jones, Olive and Norman, also niece Nellie Eade and nephew Willie Eade.
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Mon 5 Feb 1917 Page 2 Family Notices
IN - MEMORIAM
Jones -In loving memory of my dear husband, J. E. Jones, who died on 3rd February, 1913, at Swan Hill.
I who loved you sadly miss you,
As it dawns another year,
In the lonely hours of thinking
Thoughts of you are ever dear.
Some day, some time my eyes shall see
The dear face I hold in memory,
And Christ shall link the broken chain
Still closer when we meet again.
-Inserted by his loving wife and sons, Helen Hartwell, Arthur and Norman Jones.
JONES--In loving memory of our. dear father, J. E. Jones, who died at Swan Hill on 3rd February, 1913.
Your death was sudden, father dear,
It made me cry and weep;
And, oh, it was so hard to think
You had to say good-bye.
-Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Olive and William Turner.
*The cousin referred to who was living in WA was Margaret Glanville who was the daughter of William Glanville and Sophia Gomez. Therefore related down the John Jones (George Howells) maternal side. Margaret married ??? Dore and was a well known poet in WA. See Margaret Elizabeth Glanville #11008
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 3 Oct 1932 Page 16 A PIONEER'S DEATH.
A PIONEER'S DEATH.
The Late Mrs. William Glanville.
The death occurred at Cottesloe on Friday of Mrs. William Glanville, wife of Mr. William Glanville, at the age of 85 years. Born in County Cork. Ireland. Mrs. Glanville arrived in Western Australia, with her father, Sergeant William Glanville. and family on the ship First Pyrenees. in November, 1851, and at her death had spent 81 years in this State.
Mrs. Glanville married three times. Her first husband was Mr. William James Edwards, of Essex, England. After residing at Perth for six years they sailed north on the schooner Wild Wave to Port Gregory, where they landed and proceeded overland to Murchison House station and later from there to Northampton, Geraldton and Glengarry station. In 1879, at Geraldton, her husband died, leaving her with five children. In 1880 she returned to Perth, where she resided for a number of years, subsequently moving to Cottesloe. Some years later she married Mr. Philip Dore, of Oxford, England, having one child, a son. Again becoming a widow, she later married Mr William Glanville.
Mrs. Glanville wrote many short stories and poetry, and during the South African and Great War was an energetic worker, making many useful presents for the men proceeding, overseas. Endowed with a generous disposition, throughout her long life she was always willing when called upon to help those in need and was affectionately regarded by her many friends. She is survived by her husband, three sons, one daughter, 32 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon in the Presbyterian portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery, the Rev. T. Gibson officiating.
Eliza JONES
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1819 Christening: Death: 1908 - Clunes, Victoria, Australia ( at age 89) 6123 Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *John LEE (1817 - 1866) Marriage: 1837 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England Status: Children: 1. Maria LEE (1852-1917) {Find A Grave ID: 225613295}
Notes
General:
Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839– 1923
Name:Mrs Eliza Lee
Estimated birth year:abt 1819
Age:42
Arrival Date:2 May 1861
Arrival Port:Melbourne, Australia
Departure Port:Liverpool
Ship:Great Britain
Nationality:English
children, James, Maria, Celia and Hugh were also on board
Elizabeth JONES
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1829 - , Shropshire, England 6124 Christening: 12 Apr 1929 - Ludlow, Shropshire, England 6125 Death: 6 Jul 1881 - Richmond, Victoria, Australia ( at age 52) 6124,6126 Burial: Jul 1881 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6124
Parents
Father: John JONES (1796-1853) Mother: Margaret HOWELLS (Abt 1802-1840)
Spouses and Children
1. *Frederick Henry McDONNELL (1827 - 24 May 1901) Marriage: 1 Apr 1871 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6127 Status: Children: 1. John Louis McDONNELL (1857-1919) 2. William McDONNELL (1860-1864) 3. Henry Joseph McDONNELL (1865-1955) 4. James Joseph McDONNELL (1869-1889)
Notes
General:
Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
Elizabeth Jones
Departure PlacePlymouth
Arrival Date11 Oct. 1855
Arrival PlaceGeelong, Australia
ShipThames
On the 1871 marriage certificate, Frederick is listed as a widowed in 1858, he was aged 44 and Elizabeth Jones was listed as spinster aged 40. Elizabeth's occupation is given as servant. Elizabeth's parents are listed as John Jones, carpenter and Mary Owells, the H being left off on the certificate. They were married at St Patricks Cathedral in Melbourne and witnesses to the marriage were possibly J S Vanderslade and Michael Foley.
It would appear that the children listed on Elizabeth's death certificate were her biological children, but although born before their marriage, all registered births and death have these 4 children with Frederick and Elizabeth as their parents. Though registration of births for the first 3 children have not yet been found. Frederick's occupation is given as policeman.
Elizabeth Alice JONES
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1878 - , Victoria, Australia Christening: Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: Henry William JONES ( - ) Mother: Elizabeth Jane CALWELL (1857-Abt 1951)Elizabeth Ellen JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1891 Christening: Death: 1931 - ( at age 40) Burial:
Parents
Father: William Henry JONES (1865-1937) Mother: Ellen TREVILLIAN (1866-1946) 3264
Notes
General:
married Curran
Elva May JONES
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 23 Sep 1905 - Corowa, New South Wales, Australia 6128 Christening: Death: 21 Nov 1986 - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia ( at age 81) 6128 Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Sydney Anderson RAWSON (1899 - 1936) Marriage: 17 Jun 1929 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6128 Status:Finley Gregory JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Travis Dale JONES Mother: Courtney MARTINFiona Margaret JONES
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Leonard George JONES (1925-2003) {Find A Grave ID: 229535782, WikiTree ID: Jones-50312} Mother: Margaret Ann SULLIVAN {WikiTree ID: Sullivan-8436}
Spouses and Children
1. *Neil CLAY Children: 1. Taleah Louise CLAY 2. Jade Marie CLAY 3. Braydan George CLAY 4. Owen Edward CLAYFlorence JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1892 - Kerang , Victoria, Australia 6129,6130 Christening: Death: 1957 - Warr, Victoria, Australia ( at age 65) 6131 Burial:
Parents
Father: Elijah John JONES (1857-1913) {Find A Grave ID: 251583508} Mother: Helen STANDING (1866-1940) {Find A Grave ID: 251582715}
Spouses and Children
1. *James Henry ATTRILL (1878 - 1963) Marriage: 1908 - Balranald, New South Wales, Australia 472 Status: Children: 1. Ellen Sheath ATTRILL (1909-1910) 2. Alfred Henry ATTRILL (1911-1988) 3. Doris Ruth ATTRILL (1921-1980) 4. Violet Kathleen ATTRILL (1923-1969)Frances Margaret JONES
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Sex: FAKA: Frances Margaret ESSON
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Dec 1914 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 2911,6132 Christening: Death: 22 Sep 1998 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 83) 2911 Burial: Sep 1998 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 2487 Find A Grave ID: 251581082 WikiTree ID: Esson-487
Parents
Father: Thomas George JONES (1897-1964) {Find A Grave ID: 208107739, WikiTree ID: Jones-50566} Mother: Pearl Ruby ESSON (Abt 1896-1966) {Find A Grave ID: 208098935, WikiTree ID: Esson-481}
Spouses and Children
1. *Leslie Francis CRAMER (1914 - 5 Aug 1998)Find A Grave ID: 251581083 WikiTree ID: Cramer-5128 2912 Marriage: 1936 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 2911,2915 Status: Children: 1. Gwendoline CRAMER (1938-1938) 2. Ronald Leslie CRAMER 3. Helen Ruby CRAMERFrank JONES
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Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. *Alice May LIMMER (1890 - 1977) Marriage: Status:George JONES
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Aug 1892 - Kerang , Victoria, Australia 6133 Christening: Death: 19 Nov 1962 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ( at age 70) 6134 Burial: 21 Nov 1962 - Fawkner, Victoria, Australia Find A Grave ID: 228580043 WikiTree ID: Jones-50355Events
1. Military Service: World War 1 SERN 3418, 1914-1918.
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2. Military Service: World War 2 VX85737, 1942.
Parents
Father: Michael Cronan JONES (1858-1922) {Find A Grave ID: 251583509, WikiTree ID: Jones-50358} Mother: Susannah CRUICKSHANK (1854-1927) {Find A Grave ID: 212530024, WikiTree ID: Cruickshank-560}
Spouses and Children
1. *Catherine BANNAN (14 Apr 1906 - 21 Oct 1981)Find A Grave ID: 212408153 WikiTree ID: Bannan-41 Marriage: 8 Jul 1922 - Kerang , Victoria, Australia 577 Status: Children: 1. George JONES Jnr. (1922-1922) 2. Lorna Kathleen JONES (1924-2014) {Find A Grave ID: 273230929} 3. Leonard George JONES (1925-2003) {Find A Grave ID: 229535782, WikiTree ID: Jones-50312} 4. Kevin William JONES (1931-1992)
Notes
General:
PMG ur. 148 Albion St. Brunswick
George Jones served in World War 1. His parents lived at Vienna Cafe Kerang when he enlisted on 19 April, 1917. He had previously been rejected because of his height (5' 1"). He was a private no.3418 in the 59th Battalion. He was later transferred to the 14th Battalion. He left Australia in July 1917 from Sydney of the SS Port Melbourne & landed in Liverpool England on 16.9.1917. on 17.9.1917 he marched to 15th Training Battalion at Hurdcott Wilts. On 23.1.1918 he was sent sick to Clearing Hospital, Codford Wilts and later that day was admitted to the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital at Bulford, Wilts. On 1.2.1918 he was discharged from that Hospital to Convalescent Training Depot, Parkhurst, Hants. He then went to No. 1 Command Depot at Sutton Veny, Wilts from there to 15th Training Battalion at Codford, Wilts (part of 3rd Training Brigade).
On 31.3.1918 he proceeded overseas to France to reinforce 14th Battalion and arrived at the AIF Base depot at Le Havre, France on 1.4.1918 on marched to the 14th Infantry Battalion on 5.4.1918. On 13.5.1918 he was wounded by gas and was taken by 13th Australian Field Ambulance to 5th Casualty Clearing Station and from there to 41st Stationary Hospital at Amiens, more than 40 miles from the frontline. He was discharged from Hospital on 14.6.1918 and rejoined his unit on 24.6.1918. He was treated by the 12th Australian Field Ambulance on 19.8.1918, admitted to 1st Stationary Hospital, Rouen, France and then to 39th General Hospital, Le Havre. He was discharged from hospital on 11.10.1918 but was re admitted at Le Havre on 22.10.1918. He was discharged on 26.10.1918 and went to AIF Base Depot ex Contact Camp and marched to his Unit on 2.11.1918. He was then placed on Escort Duty on 15.3.1919. He marched out to return to Australia with Quota 46 on 2.5.1919 but was admitted to hospital with scabies to the 39th General Hospital at Le Havre on 5.5.1919 and was discharged on 9.5.1919. He then returned to England and embarked for Australia on H.T. Frankfurt on 1 7.1919. He arrived in Victoria, Australia on 20.8.1919.
Much of his time during the War he fought in the Villers Brettoneux region of France, also at Aubigny where the 14th Battalion undertook the "Hamel Offensive". He was also stationed at Cabaret, Morcourt, Herbonierres, Cardonette, Hangest, Brancourt, Prisches, Sains, St. Aubin, and Hanzinne, France.
He enlisted in World War 2 in the CMF to southern Signals Command on 10.4.1942 whilst living at 63 Beveridge St., Swan Hill. He enlisted in the AIF in July 1942 and his address was given as 117 Miller St., North Fitzroy. He served in Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. His service no. was VX85737. He was discharged due to ill health on 2.7.1945.
He was awarded 3 medals for WW1 service, these were 1914/15 Star No. NE, British War Medal 3/68 no.67975 and Victory Medal no.65305. He was awarded 2 medals for WW2 these were the War Medal and Australian Service <@Military*copy_held> Medal.
http://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=490524&c=WW2#R
World War Two Service
Veteran Details
NameJONES, GEORGE
ServiceAustralian Army
Service NumberVX85737 (V230456)
Date of Birth03 Aug 1892
Place of BirthSWAN HILL, VIC
Date of Enlistment06 Jul 1942
Locality on EnlistmentFITZROY, VIC
Place of EnlistmentMOUNT MARTHA, VIC
Next of KinJONES, KATHLEEN
Date of Discharge02 Jul 1945
RankPrivate
Posting at Discharge5 L/M
Prisoner of WarNo
HonoursNone for display
Information of WW1 activities obtained from the Australian War Memorial Canberra, per Mrs. Jean Main, Research Agent.
George JONES Jnr.
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1922 - Kerang , Victoria, Australia 6135 Christening: Death: 1922 - Kerang , Victoria, Australia Burial:
Parents
Father: George JONES (1892-1962) {Find A Grave ID: 228580043, WikiTree ID: Jones-50355} 574,575,576 Mother: Catherine BANNAN (1906-1981) {Find A Grave ID: 212408153, WikiTree ID: Bannan-41}
Notes
General:
There is no information of birth, death or burial of this child at Swan Hill or Bendigo cemeteries. It is thought the child was probably stillborn. Family members have only general information but no specific information has been found.
George JONES
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1832 Christening: Death: 1910 - ( at age 78) Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Sarah LEECH (1844 - 1880) Marriage: Status: Children: 1. William Henry JONES (1865-1937)
Notes
General:
Parents - John Jones and Mary Mathews.
- Married Elizabeth Sarah Leech 24th Dec.1868, Daylesford, Vic.
- Married Frances Foord, neé McNamara, 4th Aug. 1883, Beechworth, Vic.
Child of Elizabeth & unknown father: William Henry 1865-1937 WA (died as Jones)
Children of Elizabeth & George:
Matthew 1870-1871
Joshua 1872-1938
Mary Ann 1875-1877
John Thomas 1876-1877
Sarah 1878-1891
Children of Frances & George Jones:
George 1884-1912 Twin
and Francis 1884-1915 Twin
Sydney 1886-1966
Victoria (Mitchell) 1888-1920
John Matthew 1890-1961
Garndiffith 'Gary' 1894-1969 6136
Glen Thomas JONES
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 17 Sep 1964 1989 Christening: Death: 29 Oct 1990 - ( at age 26) 1989,6137 Burial:
Parents
Father: Kevin Arthur JONES Mother: Gilda Margaret CASHMORE (1929-1978)Glenys Lesley JONES
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Norman Albert George JONES (1918-2012) {Find A Grave ID: 153691883, WikiTree ID: Jones-171064} 2917 Mother: Lorna Alice CRAMER (1919-2021) {Find A Grave ID: 237091041, WikiTree ID: Cramer-5127} 2912
Spouses and Children
1. *Keith William DATSON Children: 1. Kristy Jane DATSON 2. Benjamin James DATSONGraeme Craig JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Paul Seymour JONES Mother: Lindy PETTIGREWGraham Stewart JONES
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1957 - , , Australia Christening: Death: 1985 - Kew, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 28) 6139 Burial:Events
1. Occupation: electrician, 1962, Kew, Victoria, Australia.
Parents
Father: Kenneth Stewart JONES (1922-2000) 348 Mother: Alice PRESTON (Abt 1925- ) 6138Gregory William JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Leonard George JONES (1925-2003) {Find A Grave ID: 229535782, WikiTree ID: Jones-50312} Mother: Margaret Ann SULLIVAN {WikiTree ID: Sullivan-8436}
Spouses and Children
1. *Sharon NEWTON-BOWLER Children: 1. Stephanie Ann JONES 2. Kristy-Lee Margaret JONES 3. Brooke Louise JONES 4. Travis Dale JONESHarper Thomas Jack JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Steven Thomas JONES Mother: Melissa Jane TILLEYHarriet Howells JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 Feb 1890 - Kerang , Victoria, Australia 6140,6141,6142 Christening: Death: 26 Jan 1903 - Balranald, New South Wales, Australia ( at age 12) 6143 Burial: 27 Jan 1903 - Balranald, New South Wales, Australia Find A Grave ID: 196835244
Parents
Father: Elijah John JONES (1857-1913) {Find A Grave ID: 251583508} Mother: Helen STANDING (1866-1940) {Find A Grave ID: 251582715}
Notes
General:
Child birth registered in Victoria and NSW. Spelled Howell in Vic. register.
Names given as Harriet Howell Jones on her mother's death certificate in 1940. This information would indicate that John and Helen knew that his father's real surname was HOWELL/s.
Swan Hill Guardian and Lake Boga Advocate (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Thu 10 Feb 1916 Page 2 Family Notices
IN MEMORIAM.
JONES.- In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, J. E. Jones, who died 3rd February, 1913, at Swan Hill.
He bore his pain, he bore it well,
And how he suffered none can tell.
Peacefully sleeping, resting at last.
Life's heavy troubles and suffering past,
With tearful eyes we watched you, father,
Going on your lonely way;
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.
-Inserted by his loving wife, Helen Hartwell, and his loving sons Thomas, Arthur, Olive, Norman and J. W. Jones.
Also my dear daughter Harriet, who died 26th January, 1903.
One of the best, a loving daughter,
A daughter kind and true;
So dearly loved so sadly missed,
By everyone she knew.
She is always in our thoughts,
It is sweet to speak her name;
In life we loved her dearly,
In death we do the same:
Also my granddaughter Helen Sheath Attrill, who died 1909.
Dear is the grave where my granddaughter is laid,
Sweet is your memory that shall never fade;
Flowers on your grave may wither and die.
But my memory and love for you shall never die.
-Inserted by her grandmother. Helen Hartwell, aunties and uncles May Eade, T. Jones, A.Jones, Olive and Norman, also niece Nellie Eade and nephew Willie Eade.
Riverina Recorder (Balranald, Moulamein, NSW : 1887 - 1944) Wed 5 Feb 1908 Page 2 Family Notices
In memoriam.
Howell - In loving remembrance of my dear daughter and sister Harriet Howell, who died January 28th, 1903 at Howell Farm, Yanga.
God called her home,
It Was his will,
But in our hearts We love her still.
Her memory is as sweet to-day
As in the day she passed away.
Inserted by her loving father and mother, sisters and brothers, Mrs Lucas, Mr Lucas, Florence. John, May, Thomas, Arthur, Olive, and Norman Jones Howell.
Riverina Recorder (Balranald, Moulamein, NSW : 1887 - 1944) Wed 31 Jan 1917 Page 2 Family Notices
In Memoriam.
JONES.- In loving remembrance of my dear sister Harriet, who died January 28th, 1903, at Howell Farm, Yanga.
In your lonely grave you are sleeping,
One of earth's dearest and best;
In my heart I will miss you for ever,
Though I know you are only at rest.
Inserted by her loving sister Mary Davis, Paika.
Hazel Elsie JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1917 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 349,6144 Christening: Death: 7 Jan 1996 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 78) 349,6145 Burial: Jan 1996 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia Find A Grave ID: 251579265
Parents
Father: James Henry JONES (1891-1970) {Find A Grave ID: 251583531, WikiTree ID: Jones-50349} Mother: Delia HYNES (Abt 1886-1929) {Find A Grave ID: 251583530}
Spouses and Children
1. *David Francis ANTHONY (28 Apr 1913 - 5 Sep 2002)Find A Grave ID: 251579266 Marriage: 1940 - , Victoria, Australia 350 Status: Children: 1. Delia Janice ANTHONY 2. Patricia Evelyn ANTHONY 3. Lesley Bronwyn ANTHONY 4. Geoffrey David ANTHONY 5. Barbara Joan ANTHONY 6. Judith Lynne ANTHONY
Notes
General:
living at 463 Campbell Street Swan Hill in 1970
Henry William JONES
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Christening: Death: Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth Jane CALWELL (1857 - Abt 1951) Marriage: 1878 - , Victoria, Australia Status: Children: 1. Elizabeth Alice JONES (1878- ) 2. Eleanor Rose JONES (1883- )Holly Louise JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Stephen Scott JONES Mother: Vivien Mary CHARLESHonora Mary JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 8 Sep 1895 2833 Christening: 15 Sep 1895 - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 2833 Death: Burial:
Parents
Father: James JONES (1855-1944) 1976 Mother: Sarah COSTIGAN (Abt 1859-1912)Ian Gilbert JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Ronald Gilbert JONES (1926-1997) Mother: Patricia Mary Catherine GIBSON (1931-2006)
Spouses and Children
1. *Janine June NICOL Children: 1. Luke Matthew JONES 2. Trent Nicolas JONES 3. Joshua Tyson JONESIan William JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Alfred Norman JONES (1906-1970) {Find A Grave ID: 230504095} Mother: Lexie Ellen HUNT (1907-1988) {Find A Grave ID: 230504185}Jackson John Leonard JONES
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Sex: M
Parents
Father: Maxwell George JONES Mother: Melanie BRADLEYJames JONES
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1855 - , New South Wales, Australia Christening: Death: 1944 - Young, New South Wales, Australia ( at age 89) Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah COSTIGAN (Abt 1859 - 1912) Marriage: 1894 - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia 1976 Status: Children: 1. Honora Mary JONES (1895- )James Henry JONES
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Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1891 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 6146 Christening: Death: 29 Jul 1970 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 79) 6147 Burial: 31 Jul 1970 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia Find A Grave ID: 251583531 WikiTree ID: Jones-50349Events
1. Occupation: teamster, 1914, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
2. Residence: 13 Wills Street, 1942, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
3. Residence: 13 Wattie Street, 1968, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.
Parents
Father: Michael Cronan JONES (1858-1922) {Find A Grave ID: 251583509, WikiTree ID: Jones-50358} Mother: Susannah CRUICKSHANK (1854-1927) {Find A Grave ID: 212530024, WikiTree ID: Cruickshank-560}
Spouses and Children
1. *Delia HYNES (Abt 1886 - 1929)Find A Grave ID: 251583530 Marriage: 1914 5929 Status: Children: 1. Ronald James JONES (1914-1997) 2. Hazel Elsie JONES (1917-1996) {Find A Grave ID: 251579265} 3. Kenneth Stewart JONES (1922-2000)Jane JONES
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Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1762 Christening: Death: Feb 1801 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England ( aged about 39) Burial: 5 Feb 1801 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England 6148 Find A Grave ID: 224428740 WikiTree ID: Jones-165250
Spouses and Children
1. *Benjamin SLATER (Abt 1761 - 25 Aug 1837)WikiTree ID: Jones-165250 2232 Marriage: Jun 1782 - , Cheshire, England 6149 Status: Children: 1. Margaret SLATER (1786- )
Notes
General:
Jane's father was probably William Jones if the transcript of marriage has been transcribed correctly by an Ancestry.com user
Jane JONES
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1818 - , , United States of America 6150 Christening: Death: in , , United States of America 6150 Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *John RIMINGTON ( - ) 6150 Marriage: Status: Children: 1. William REMINGTON (Abt 1840-1884)Jennifer Anne JONES
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Arthur Ivan JONES (Abt 1923-2011) Mother: Bertha June SYNNOTT ( - ) 6106Jennifer Joy JONES
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Sex: F
Parents
Father: Private Mother: Private
Spouses and Children
1. *Clive Ian ARMSTRONG Children: 1. Trevor Laurence ARMSTRONG 2. Private 3. Melinda Joy ARMSTRONGJohn JONES
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Sex: MAKA: George HOWELLS
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1825 - , Shropshire, England Christening: 11 Sep 1825 - Diddlebury, Shropshire, England 6151,6152,6153 Death: 8 Nov 1898 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( aged about 73) 6154 Burial: 10 Nov 1898 - Balranald, New South Wales, Australia Find A Grave ID: 270460843 WikiTree ID: Howells-263
Parents
Father: Elisha HOWELLS (1788-1827) {WikiTree ID: Howells-263} 4821,4822 Mother: Mary GLANVILLE (1793-1878) {WikiTree ID: Glanville-317}
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary CRONAN (Abt 1810 - 28 Jan 1899)Find A Grave ID: 196835827 WikiTree ID: Cronan-117 Marriage: 5 Oct 1854 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2996 Status: Children: 1. Mary Ann JONES (1855-Bef 1899) 2. Elijah John JONES (1857-1913) {Find A Grave ID: 251583508} 3. Michael Cronan JONES (1858-1922) {Find A Grave ID: 251583509, WikiTree ID: Jones-50358} 4. JONES (Abt 1860-Bef 1899) 5. JONES (Abt 1862-Bef 1899)
Notes
General:
Also known as George or possibly John HOWELLS. According to John's death certificate he had lived in Victoria for 55 years and NSW for 1 year. If that information is correct it would make his arrival in Australia approximately 1842 and his date of birth approximately 1823. It also says that John was born in Saltash, Cornwall, England. On his son's death certificate John's name is given as John George Jones.
After much searching I was unable to find the entry into of Australia of John Jones. I put this down to the fact that there were so many John Jones's and I could not pick which one he may have been. John's occupation was recorded as brick maker on his marriage certificate in 1859, in 1885 and 1895 his occupation was recorded as woodcutter. His marriage certificate stated that his parents were Elisha JONES a sergeant in the Army and his mother Mary GLANVILLE. I decided to research this information in England and hired a researcher in 1994. He was unable to find any Elijah JONES in the regiment stated on his sons marriage certificate, or in fact any soldier by that name.
Many years ago I had been told a story by Lorna GIBSON (Nee JONES). She told me that her father, George, had told her (more than once) that the family name was not JONES at all, that was as she remembered it, OWL and that the family was Welsh.
My research commenced in the 1980's pre Internet and so all research had to be undertaken by researchers in various countries who made contact via snail mail. Back in the early 1990's I was using a researcher in England to assist in the search for information. When the researcher drew a blank looking for JONES, this story came back to me and I contacted him again suggesting he look for the marriage of Mary GLANVILLE to a soldier whose surname was something like HOWELL.
This he did and amazingly, he found what we were after. He found the marriage of Elisha HOWELLS to Mary GLANVILLE at Stoke Damerel, England on 6 November 1820. John was born c. 1826 and Elisha died on 17 April 1827 and was buried on 20 April 1827 and had been living at Bache Mill. Elisha was 39 years of age when he died and was a retired Army Officer. It is assumed therefore, that John was his son. The English researcher then set forth to find John's birth, but alas, he turned up no births to Mary GLANVILLE and Elisha HOWELLS, but found one baptism, that was George HOWELLS who was baptized on 11 September 1825, son of Elisha and Mary HOWELLS, Diddlebury, Labourer.
In April 2013 I was going through some old research information and discovered that John's son, John Elijah (Elijah John) named one of his daughter's Harriet Howell Jones, and another one Olive Charity Glanville Jones. It would appear that the story that was passed down over the years is in fact true, and that John Elijah knew this as he used Howell (His father's REAL surname and his grandfather's surname) as the second name for one child and Glanville (his grandmother's surname) as a third name for another child. This would seem to confirm my hypothesis of earlier years.
It is assumed that George HOWELLS and John JONES are in fact the same person, although this will probably never be confirmed. The reason he felt it necessary to change his name at all will probably also remain a mystery. We are perhaps fortunate that he passed on the fact that he had changed his name to his sons and grandchildren or we would never have got past the assumed name, John Jones at all.
Research ceased in England due to the difficulties in finding any further information in the mid 1990's. But assuming that Elisha and Mary HOWELLS are the correct parents I have obtained their marriage certificate and also Elisha's army records.
I was in contact via E-mail from 1997-2000 with Richard Howells, of Sandbach, Cheshire, England who is a relative of Elisha Howells and Mary Glanville. He has also tried to find a connection, but has been unable to do so but agrees with me regarding the relationship.
John and Mary were married at the residence of the of the Congregational or Independent Church Minister in Melbourne, Thomas O'Dell. The witnesses to the marriage are almost indecipherable, but may be John Witing and May Kovacs.
In view of the death certificate that indicates that John had lived in Victoria for approximately 55 years at the time of his death, I have searched for a George Howell/s arriving in Australia and have found a George Howell who was tried for larceny in Lancaster on 2 March 1841 and was sentenced to 7 years transportation. He arrived in Van Diemen's land on the Ship Barrosa. By 1849 George is listed as "free" and this is a possibility. These details were found on Findmypast.com.au.
There is also a George Howell who arrived as an unassisted passenger in Geelong on 24 Dec 1849 on the ship the Andromache which sailed from Plymouth. Unfortunately there is no age or any other details which might help identify this as the correct person.
Mary's death certificate in 1899 states that John and Mary had 2 deceased male children and 1 deceased female child. Of these children, only Mary is known, though birth or death records have not been found. The 2 male children have not been traced to date.
John JONES
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Christening: Death: Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Isabella SMITH ( - ) Marriage: Status: Children: 1. Mary Agnes JONES (1834-1899) {Find A Grave ID: 208172849}
Notes
General:
shopkeeper
John JONES
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1796 - Diddlebury, Shropshire, England Christening: Death: 1853 - ( at age 57) Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret HOWELLS (Abt 1802 - 22 Apr 1840) Marriage: 7 Mar 1822 - , Shropshire, England 5843 Status: Children: 1. Elizabeth JONES (1829-1881)John Frederick JONES
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Sex: MAKA: Jack JONES
Individual Information
Birth Date: 20 May 1922 - Nyah, Victoria, Australia 6155,6156,6157 Christening: Death: Nov 2005 - Melbourne East , Victoria, Australia ( at age 83) 6155,6156 Burial: Find A Grave ID: 135845911 WikiTree ID: Jones-171067
Parents
Father: Thomas George JONES (1897-1964) {Find A Grave ID: 208107739, WikiTree ID: Jones-50566} Mother: Pearl Ruby ESSON (Abt 1896-1966) {Find A Grave ID: 208098935, WikiTree ID: Esson-481}
Spouses and Children
1. *June Elizabeth WHITE (5 Jun 1921 - 27 Feb 2005)Find A Grave ID: 135845926 Marriage: 1941 - , Victoria, Australia 6158 Status: Children: 1. Patricia Margaret JONES 2. Arthur Glen John JONES
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