John W. Jones
John W. Jones, P. O. Deerfield, a successful and progressive farmer was born m North Wales, in 1818. His parents, William and Ann Jones immigrated to the United States in 1831 and settled in Pittsburgh where the father died; they had a large family, eight of whom came to this country. Our subject had no educational advantages and early learned to labor. He worked at the big hammer in the mills at Pittsburgh, and by close economy and perseverance was enabled to save something from his hard earned wages He was married in that city, May 2, 3839, to Miss Mary Griffith, a native of Maryland and of Welsh descent. Mr. Jones came to Deeriield Township, this county, in 1853, and located on his present farm (of which he is now the owner) comprising fifty acres of good productive land. He has erected a fine commodious residence, and made all the improvements necessary to a first-class farm. Our subject gave his services to the Union Army in 1862, enlisting in the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After a service of over ten months he was honorably discharged on account of sickness occasioned by exposure. Politically he supports the Republican ticket.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885