The following article was found in the Wilkes-Barre Record, 11 May 1894,
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"DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAM JONES
"One of the best known residents of the Heights was Mrs. Elizabeth Jones
of East Market street, who died yesterday of cancer of the stomach, aged
61 years. She was the widow of William Jones, who died two years ago.
She was a native of Llanfair, Cardiganshire, Wales, and came to this
country thirty years ago and settled in Wilkes-Barre. She was a patient
sufferer and it was only a week ago that she was confined to her bed,
although the disease had a hold upon her constitution for several years.
She was an earnest working Christian and was always willing to assist in
any charitable movement. She was a life-long member of the Welsh
Presbyterian Church. She leaves a family of adult children - Merchant
David W. Jones, East Market street; John W. Jones, with Sturdevant &
Fogel; and three daughters, Misses Maggie, Lizzie and Mrs. Daniel H.
Thomas of the Heights.
"The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. J.O. Jones and
Rev. W.H. Williams will officiate. Interment in Hollenback Cemetery."
Nancy Cook
Pasadena, MD, USA