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- Served in Civil War, Company B, 144Th NY Regiment Volunteers.
Adelbcrt L. Jones Die-*. Many friends in Auburn of Adelbert L. Jones learned with deepest regret of his death March 20th at his home in Masonville, Delaware County, after an illness dated from a shock sustained by him while visiting his son..Matthew W. Jones, in Pasadena, Calif., four years ago, when he lost the use of his right arm and limb. Mr. Jones has been in feeble health since. Mr. Jones was born in Coventryville October 11, 1844, the son of John and Matilda Jones. On April 12, 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Coloney of Masonville. To them were born a family of seven children, five of whom survive him: Ezra C. Jone-? of Masonville, where he made his home, Charles H. Jones of East Masonville. Matthew W. Jones of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Amy L. Barnes of Sidney and Miss Sadie L. Jones of Auburn. Mr. Jones when in good health was a frequent visitor to his daughter and had won the friendship of many warm friends here in Auburn. Mr. Jones served three years in the Civil War. having enlisted in Company B. 144th Regiment, New York Volunteers, in the Summer of 1862, and during his service he participated in many engagements. At the, close of war he was honorably discharged and returned to his home in Masonville. He was a member of the Masonville Post of the G. A. R. until thinning ranks of the veterans caused the post to surrender its charter. He than joined the Ben Marvin Post of Walton, Delaware County, of which he was a member at the time of his death*. He was a loyal member of the. Methodist Episcopal Church and during the days of activity took great interest in his church. His wife died five years ago. Military funerel services were held Friday at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. R. B. Whitman, pastor of the Bainbridge Baptist Church. Officiating.
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1844 - 1929 (84 years)
