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Below is a family biography included in The History of Newton County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1888. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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I. B. Jones, farmer, and an unassuming and substantial citizen of Newton County, whose life thus far has been busily and worthily occupied with the duties of everyday life, holds a prominent place among the representative men of this locality. He was born in Greene County, Tenn., June 15, 1826. His father, William Jones, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother, Mary (Howard) Jones, was born in Tennessee, where both died in 1848. L. B. Jones was reared in his native State, assisted on the farm, and since has followed this calling. December 17, 1852, Mr. Jones came to Newton County, Mo., and here has since made his home. He owns 237 acres of choice land, and is a prosperous farmer. February 20, 1855, he married Miss Rachel Pogue, a native of Tennessee, and a daughter of William Pogue, who was one of the early settlers of the county. To Mr. and Mrs. Jones were born five children: Mary V. (wife of Ezra Baxton), William E., George I., Martha A. and Newton E. Mr. Jones has held the office of justice of the peace, and as a man he is honest, upright, and honorable to the letter.
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