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Full census entry is
1870 census Austin Ward 3, Lander, NV
T J Jones 44 Tennessee White Male Dry goods merchant
C J Jones 36 Tennessee White Female
J Jones 14 Tennessee White Male
W D Jones 18 Tennessee White Male
I would like the full names of the first two, parents of the following man, the W D Jones
above.
No. 246 - April 1, 1887; William Dudley Jones, District Attorney of Lander County for many
years. District Judge of the Third Judicial District, comprising Eureka, Nye and Lander
Counties for several years. Attorney General of Nevada, elected in 1898 and served for two
terms. Assemblyman from Washoe County. Practiced law in Reno, after leaving Lander County.
Buried in Reno, Nevada, in 1931. Always remained a member of Lander Lodge No. 8. Held
offices in the Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of Nevada. Past Grand Chancellor of K. of P.
and Grand Representative for many years.
(WebMason note - actually, Br. Jones served as Attorney General of Nevada, having been
elected in 1898, and resigned before the end of his term.)