Thomas S. Jones
Thomas S. Jones, a rising young attorney of Steubenville, O., is a descendant of one of the oldest American families. He was born at Yorkville, Jefferson County, Ohio, a son of Charles Jones (deceased), and a grandson of Stephen Jones, who came from Maryland to Jefferson County in 1809.
Charles Jones was born at Rush Run, this county, in 1823 and died at Yorkville, O., in 1906. Early in life he learned the tailor's trade, subsequently became a local minister, and still later engaged in general farming. He was an active worker in the interests of the Republican party.
Thomas S. Jones secured a common school education in Jefferson County, and graduated subsequently from the Martin's Ferry high school. He then followed teaching six years, and in June, 1905, was graduated from the law department of the Ohio State University. He immediately embarked in the practice of law at Steubenville, where he has rapidly risen to the front ranks, and also practices in the various courts of the state. Mr. Jones holds membership in the First Methodist Episcopal Ciiurch of Tiltonviile, O., and is affiliated also with the Steubenville Lodge, No. 1, Kniglits of Pythias, the Knights of Golden Eagle, and the Modern Woodmen.
From 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, by Joseph B. Doyle. Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910