Jesse Brashear Jones Family
Texas


Jesse B. and Katherine Jones (photo probably by Jesse Jones Sr.)

Children
Jesse Clyde Jones	b. Dec. 1889 TX	d.	m. (lived in Houston 1943
William Clarence Jones	b. Dec. 1890 TX	d.	m. (lived in Los Angeles 1943)
Lula P. "Llola" Jones	b. May 1893 TX	d.	m. Jess Burnison (lived Munday, TX 1943)
Katherine "Katie" Jones	b. July 1899 Millers Grove, TX	d.	m. McLennon (lived in Stamford, TX 1943)
John Paul Jones	b.  c1902 TX	d.	m. (lived in Knox City,TX 1943)

Children of Jesse B. and Katherine (photo probably by Jesse Jones Sr.)

J. B. Jones, above, one of the county's pioneer citizens and, and resident of Benjamin for many years, died Saturday night. Burial was on Monday, with internment beside his wife who preceded him in death by only three days.

Mr Jones was the county's first county superintendent, a school teacher for 35 years, mayor of Benjeamin 12 years, a loyal church worker and consistent tither, and one of the well known Masons of this area.

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J. B. Jones, pioneer educator and county official of Knox county, died last Saturday evening. Mr Jones, resident of Benjamin for many years, had been in poor health for some time.
Jesse B. Jones was born at Bonham, Texas, on August 27, 1866, and died at the age of 76 years 10 months and 27 days.

He was married January 27, 1883, to Miss Lillian K. Pollard, at Bowie, Texas. Mrs Jones passed away September 26, 1907. He was married January 1, 1912, to Mrs. Marion Bonnell, who preceded him in death by only three days.

Surviving him are the following children: Jesse Clyde Jones of Houston, William Clarence Jones, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Jess Burnison of Munday, Mrs. Catharine McLennon, Stamford, and John Paul Jones, Knox City. Other survivors include two step-children, Mrs. Mildred Tracey of Akron, Ohio; and Mrs. J. O. Myers of Dallas; 13 grandchildren and onle great grandchild.

Mr. Jones obtained his education at the old Ad-Ran College at Thorp Springs. He taught school in Montague county; then followed 16 years of teaching in this section--at Haskell, Benjamin, Knox City and Gillespie, making a total of 35 years in the teaching profession. he then returned to Benjamin, where he served for six years as Knox county's first county superintendent.

He was converted early in life and united with the Baptist church. he was ordained as deacon by Gillespie church. He taught Sunday school classes for many years and was a consistent tither.

Mr Jones was one of the best known Masons in this section being a charter member of Knox lodge No 851, A. F. and A. M. at Munday, and helped organize the Goree lodge. He went as high as he could go in Masonry, and he taught the work for many years.

A short funeral service was held at the home in Benjamin last Monday afternoon, after which funeral services were held at the Gillespie Baptist church at six o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Albertson. Interment was in the Gillespie cemetery, with members of Orient Lodge No. 905, A. F. and A. M., in charge at the graveside whre Masonic services were held.

photo courtesy of Katherine Marguerite Jones Utley, Duncanville, TX; email - Mjutle@aol.com
Obituary of J. B. Jones, Knox Co., TX, newpaper, July 29, 1943, records of Katherint Jones Utley
US Census, Knox Co.,Texas

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