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Transcribed from "An Illustrated History of The
Big Bend Country, embracing Lincoln, Douglas, Adams and Franklin counties,
State of Washington", published by Western Historical Publishing
Co., 1904.
WILLIAM E. JONES is the son of
William G. Jones, a native of Wisconsin. In 1883, he brought his
family to Douglas county, Washington, and three months later was taken
away by death. He had married Alice Owens, a native of the Badger
State and to them seven children had been born, named as follows: Griffith;
Maggie, wife of T. J. Allen, living in Spokane; Clara, wife of Perry Sargeant,
of Hartline; William E., who is the subject of this sketch; Nellie, unmarried;
John, a farmer in Douglas county; and Phoebe. William E. was born
in Wildrose, Wisconsin, on October 31, 1874. For one year, only,
he had the privilege of attending school, but he made the most of that
as he has also of his opportunities for study and investigation since.
Early in life he became very skillful in handling stock and learned the
business thoroughly. When his father came west, this son was one
to assist in the stock business which the father took up. His sudden
death, however, changed matters much and William was forced to meet the
stern realities of life while very young. He took advantage of his
knowledge in the stock business and followed it with energy and wisdom,
and has been occupied with that and farming continuously since coming to
this country. He now resides on a choice estate, which lies about
four miles east from Hartline, one of the best in this part of the country,
and which has been rendered valuable by the wise cultivation and improvement
bestowed by Mr. Jones. The other members of the family are also heavy
property owners in this county and elsewhere and are progressive people.
Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Martha
S. Pugh, the daughter of William Pugh, of Hartline, and one of the well
known and estimable young ladies of the county. The fruit of this
union is one child, a charming little lass of three years, named Mabelle.
Mr. Jones is a member of the I. O. O. F. and
a man of sound judgment and excellent executive ability. He has so
walked in his life that he has won the esteem of all who know him and is
a man of worth and influence.
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