Vital Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 February 1832, Tennessee |
| Died | 18 January 1904 |
| Father | Jonathan_Jones |
| Mother | Anna Beets (b. ~1807, TN; d. 2 Apr 1881) |
| Wife | Marinda_Wrightsman_Jones |
| Burial | Salem Cemetery, Independence, MO |
| Find a Grave | #14518930 |
Biography
W. Kenneth Jones was born 2 February 1832 in Tennessee to Jonathan_Jones and Anna Beets, both Tennessee natives. The family migrated from Hawkins County, Tennessee to Jackson County, Missouri around 1843 to 1844, following the same migration pattern as other Hawkins County families of the era. Kenneth married Marinda_Wrightsman_Jones and their son William_Arthur_Jones was born in Jackson County in 1865. He died 18 January 1904 and is buried at Salem Cemetery.