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• Birth: 12 Sep 1904
• Death: 16 Jan 1948
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CIRCUIT CLERK, R.C, JONES DIES;
FUNERAL SERVICE SUNDAY
After an illness of about a year, Circuit Clerk and Recorder, R.C. (Bob) Jones passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital last Friday. He was a son of Mrs. Margaret Jones of Brunot and the late Solomon Jones. He was 43 years old.
He was a member of the Christian Church at Brunot, having been converted at the age of sixteen. He was married to Miss Avis Lewis in 1925 and to this union nine children were born, two of whom preceded him in death while but infants.
Mr. Jones taught in the public schools in southeast Missouri for a number of years and was elected Circuit Clerk and Recorded in 1934, holding the office since that time. He was a member of the Selective Service Board during the war and has been a memberof the State Democratic Committee for the past two years.
He is survived by his wife, four sons, Robert L., Jerry L., James David, Charles Steven, and three daughters, Ruth Margaret, Hilda Jane and Mary Carrol, all of them home. Surviving also is his aged mother at Brunot, a sister, Mrs. Cora Russell of Brunot,and six brothers, Dr. C.N. Jones, Piedmont; Dr E.X. Jones and Ray X. Jones of Lilbourn; Dr. N.M. Jones, Caspbell; Thos. D. Jones, Brunot; and F.I. Jones, Sikeston. There are also many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
Services were held on Sunday afternoon at the Ironton High School Auditorium with Dr. Walker of the Presbyterian Orphanage at Farmington in charge. Burial was at Des Arc where his two children are interred, White and Sons service.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri...Jan. 22, 1948)
!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
DES ARC HARKENIGS
A large crowd attended the funeral of R.C. Jones last Sunday at Ironton at 1 p.m. Burial was in the Des Arc Cemetery where two of their children are buried. Mrs. Jones was born and reared near Des Arc and has many friends who sympathize deeply with her and the children in the loss of their husband and father. The relatives here for the funeral were Mrs. Ben Knight of Kansas City, Kiss Alta Lewis of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Buford Lewis and wife of St. Louis, Howard Lewis of Alton, Ill., Edgar Lovelace and wife of Festus, Ross Nichols and wife of Belleview. Many friends from nearby towns were here. We have not space to mention all.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri...Jan. 22, 1948)
!NOTES
Robert Coleman Jones was the son of Margaret (Stevenson) and Solomon F. Jones. Robert is buried in the Mt. View Cemetery at Des Arc, Missouri.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

Robert married Avis Lewis on 26 May 1925 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Avis (daughter of Jerome Boneparte Lewis and Zilla Seal) was born on 27 Aug 1906 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 12 May 1988 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
MRS. JONES APPOINTED TO TAKE HUSBANDS PLACE
The vacancy created by the death of Circuit and Recorder, R.C. Jones, has been filled, by appointment of the Governor. The appointee is Mrs. R.C. Jones, widow of the deceased officer. A delegation of Democrats from here was in Jefferson City on Monday to visit the state executive. On Tuesday Mrs. Jones received the appointment and was sworn in office on Wednesday.
Mrs. Jones states that she will spend part of each day in the office learn the duties and will, to the best of her ability, learn the duties and perform them. The office has had, for long years, very capable assistance with Miss Clara Schwab as deputy, who will continue under Mrs. Jones.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ... January 22, 1948)

!OBITUARY
Funeral services for Avis Jones, age 81 of Ironton, MO were held Monday, May 16, at 11 a.m. from the First United Presbyterian Church of Ironton, with the Rev. Richard Neil officiating.

Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Des Arc.

She passed away May 12 at the Arcadia Valley Hospital.

She was born August 27, 1906 in Des Arc, and was the daughter of the late Jerome B. Lewis and Zilla Seal. On May 26, 1925 she was united in marriage to Robert Coleman Jones, who preceded her in death on January 26, 1948.
She is survived by five children, Ruth McHenry of Ironton, Hilda Tims of Florissant, Mary Carol Harmon of Bensalem, Penn., James Jones of FallsChurch, VA, and Charles Stephen Jones of Ballwin; 2 daughters in law, Iola Jones and Kathern Jones; 4 brothers, Buford Lewis of Des Arc, Russell Lewis of Woodriver, Ill., Howard Lewis of Alton, Ill., and Carter Lewis of Platte City; 2 sisters, Inez Knight of Kansas City, NO and Vela Nichols of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by 4 sons, Donald Lee, Ross Franklin, Robert L. and Jerry L. Jones; and 4 sisters, Alta Lindquist, Wanda Lovelace, Orpha Lewis and Hazel Lewis.
After her husband's death in 1948, she was appointed to fill the term of circuit clerk and recorder of deeds of Iron County, and held that position for over 25 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Ironton, and was active in many Civic Organizations. (Copy of newspaper article obtained from Mary Lu Wallace Politte in March 1991. The date 1988 was handwritten on the article.)

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Notes for SOLOMON FRANKLIN JONES:
Solomon and Margaret had four sons who were doctors, Charlie, Noah, Frank and Ed.

Buried:
Brewington Cemetery

Solomon + Margaret Louise Stevenson. Margaret was born on 28 Dec 1858 in , Reynolds County, Missouri, United States; died on 03 Jun 1948 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in , Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Brewington Cemetery

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• Created: 09 Aug 2018

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!MARRIAGE LICENSE

STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON ...This License Authorizes any Judge of a Court of Record or Justice of the Peace, or any Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, who is a citizen of the United States, to Solemnize Marriage between Jerome B. Lewisof the County of Iron and State of Missouri who is over the age of twenty-one years; and Miss Zella Seal of the County of Iron and State of Missouri who is over the age of eighteen years.

Witness my hand as Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds, with the seal of office hereto affixed, at my office in Ironton Mo. this 31st day of December 1902

By C.G. Whitworth, Deputy.

Arthur Huff, Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds.

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STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON ...This is to certify that the undersigned Justice of the Peace did at Des Arc, Mo in said County, on the 4th day of January A.D. 1903, unite in Marriage the above named persons. And I further certify that I am a citizen of the United States, and legally qualified under the laws of the State of Missouri to solemnize Marriages.

J.H. Johnson JP

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The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for record in my office on the 3rd day of January A.D. 1903.

Arthur Huff, Circuit Clerk and Ex-Officio Recorder of Deeds. (Copy of liscense received June 1991 from Carolyn Keathley McBurney)

!OBITUARY

Jerome B. Lewis one of our oldest citizens, passed away at his home here on Christmas day, about noon after a lingering illness. He had many friends here and in Iron County. He owned a nice farm near the Roberts community but when he grew older and his boys all left the farm to find employment in the city he moved to town and sold his farm now owned by R. D. Mann. He will be missed by his family and friends.

He leaves his widow and nine children who were all here to attend the funeral except Mrs. Ben Knight of Parkville, Missouri, who came after getting the news about her fathers death but received a telephone message after arriving here that her husband became ill and had entered a hospital. She and her children left at once to return to Parkville to be near him. We are glad to report he is improving.

Mr. Lewis' wife, the former Miss Zella Seal passed away some years ago. She was the mother of his children. In later years he was married to Miss Ailsey Blanton of Ironton. She has been a faithful wife to him and a mother to his children and tenderly nursed him during his illness.

Funeral services were held from the School Gym, Monday afternoon. A large crowd of friends and relatives attended. Rev. West, his former pastor, preached the funeral assisted by Rev. A. L. Gilliam, pastor of the Baptist church and R.I. Stamp offered a prayer.

Mr. Lewis was a good Christian man and a member of the Presbyterian church. The choir was composed of members from all the churches. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Seal from Flat River sang a special number with Mrs. Hazel Hagerty at the piano.

The McSpadden Funeral Home of Van Buren had charge of the funeral. There were many beautiful floral sprays and wreaths and lovely baskets from his many friends and relatives. Burial was in the family lot here.

Among the relatives attending were Fred Lewis and family from Cape Girardeau, Billy Lewis and family from Flat River, brothers of Mr. Lewis, The Blanton families was from Ironton, The late Tyler Keathley family and their children, Miss Alta Lewis from Kenosha, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lewis and family from Alton, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Ross Nichols and son from Belleview,

Russell Lewis and wife and baby from St. Louis, Pfc. Carter Lewis from his camp in Washington, Mrs. Avis Jones and children from Ironton. One daughter, Mrs. Edgar Lovelace, husband and children had recently sailed for New Zealand and could not be here. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the widow and children.

May the Lord bless and comfort them in their great loss of a loving husband and father. He was our friend. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ...DES ARC HARKENINGS column... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri... Thursday, December 30, 1954)

!NOTES

Jerome Bonepart Lewis is buried in the Mt. View Cemetery in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri. (Information received in September 1992 from Mary Lu Politte. She obtained the info from Ruth Jones McHenry)

!NOTES

Zilla Seal Lewis was buried in the Des Arc Cemetery in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri.

Children:

HAZEL LEWIS b. 28 Sep 1903 d. 26 Mar 1906
AVIS LEWIS b. 27 Aug 1906 d. 12 May 1988
ORPHA LEWIS b. 12 Jun 1909 d. 13 Dec 1918
JEROME BUFORD LEWIS b. 23 Jan 1916
INEZ LEWIS b. 27 May
HOWARD LEWIS b. 9 Jun 1918
RUSSELL LEWIS b. Jun 1920
WANA LEWIS b. 3 Sep 1923 d. 9 Sep 1982
CARTER LEWIS b. 12 Dec
VELA LEWIS b. 23 Oct 1924
ALTA LEWIS b. 30 Oct d. 1 Jul 1976

He also married (208) AILSEY BLANTON.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

1900 United States Federal Census about Jerome B Lewis
Name: Jerome B Lewis
[Gerome B Lawes]
Age: 27
Birth Date: Nov 1872
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1900: Union, Iron, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's name: Abigal Lewis
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: View on Image
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Household Members:
Name Age
Abigal Lewis 60
Jerome B Lewis 27
William W Lewis 23
Katie Lewis 21
Fred Lewis 19
James M Lewis 16

1910 United States Federal Census about Jerome Lewis
Name: Jerome Lewis
Age in 1910: 37
Birth Year: abt 1873
[abt 1853]
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Union, Iron, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Zella Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
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Household Members:
Name Age
Jerome Lewis 37
Zella Lewis 26
Avious Lewis 3
Alta Lewis 2
Orpha Lewis 0
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Abigail Lewis 70
Fred Lewis 29


1920 United States Federal Census about Jerome Lewis
Name: Jerome Lewis
Age: 47
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Union, Iron, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Zille Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members:
Name Age
Jerome Lewis 47
Zille Lewis 36
Avious Lewis 13
Alla Lewis 12
Inez Lewis 8
Buford Lewis 4
Howard Lewis 1

1930 United States Federal Census about Jerome B Lewis
Name: Jerome B Lewis
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Missouri
Race: White
Home in 1930: Union, Iron, Missouri
Map of Home: View map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Zella Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation:

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Name Age
Jerome B Lewis 57
Zella Lewis 46
Inez M Lewis 18
J Buford Lewis 14
Howard H Lewis 12
Acie R Lewis 9
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Wana L Lewis 6
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Velah A Lewis 5
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Carter C Lewis 0
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1940 United States Federal Census about Jerome B Lewis
Name: Jerome B Lewis
Respondent: Yes
Age: 67
Estimated birth year: abt 1873
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Union, Iron, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940: View map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Union, Iron, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 18B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 307
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
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Name Age
Jerome B Lewis 67
Buford Lewis 24
Russell Lewis 19
Vera Lewis 15
Carter C Lewis 12

Jerome married Zilla Seal on 04 Jan 1903 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Zilla (daughter of John Polk Seal and Mary E. Mann) was born on 03 Dec 1883 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Jun 1938 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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