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- Jones, Robert C. - Died, June 12, 1875, at the residence of his son, J.B. Jones, in South Muddy township... aged 75 years and one day. Father Jones was born in Fauquier county, Virginia June
11th 1800 and during boyhood moved with his parents to Kentucky. He first visited Illinois when it was a territory, in 1817; moved with his family to Randolph county in 1830, and in 1848 moved from Randolph to Jasper county, where he has resided almost ever since.
Although born and reared in a slave holding state, he was always a strong advocate of the abolition of slavery, and the oppressed, down-trodden race of America had in him a true champion. During the late war was in actual service nearly a year in the 80th Illinois Volunteers, and no one rejoiced more than he when the chains of slavery were severed and the slave was proclaimed a citizen. He served during the entire campaign in the Black Hawk war, and was always fond of recounting the incidents of that period.
He united with the Methodist Episcopal church about 36 years ago and was always devotedly fond of her sacred institutions. Mother Jones, who died a half year ago, was a member of the same church nearly all her life, and during the the early days in this State, when it was customary to hold all religious services from house to house, their house was always a regular preaching place, not only for their own denomination, but for all others.
Father Jones lived a long and useful life and his death will be truly lamented by numerous friends. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Ingraham, by the side of the remains of his beloved wife, and were attended to their last resting place by five sons and a daughter, and numerous grand children, besides many personal friends. N.P. June 24, 1875
Jones, Robert C. (Thursday, June 24, 1875), died June 12, 1875. Aged 75 years and 1 day. Born on June 11, 1800 in Fauquier county, Virginia. Moved to KY as a boy, then moved to Randolph county in 1830, and to Jasper county in 1848. Member of M.E. Church. Died at his son's (J. B. Jones) home in South Muddy Township. His wife died a year-and-a-half ago. He had five sons and a daughter.
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1800 - 1875 (74 years)
