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February 15, 1929 April 14, 1843 ~ February 12, 1929 C. C. Jones Lived Near Lindsay 41 Years Had Colorful Career C. C. Trick Jones passed away Tuesday, February 12, 1929, at the home of his son, Emmett, on Route 1 northwest of Lindsay, aged 85 years, 9 months, and 28 days; his death was hastened by an attack of influenza. The funeral was held Wednesday, interment being in the Paoli Cemetery. The deceased is survived by seven children, vis: Wight Jones, Blanchard; Mrs. Eugene True and Mrs. Walter True, Alex; Mrs. D. E. Roller, Maysville; Emmett Jones, Lindsay; Mrs. Mat Smith, Norman; and Mrs. C. B. Fry, California. All were at his bedside when the end came, save Mrs. Fry. Four children of Mr. and Mrs. Jones died in infancy. Mr. Jones was born in Tennessee and moved to Texas at the age of 12. He entered the Civil War at the age of 17, as a member of the 12th Texas Brigade, 12th Command, under General Parsons. Following the war Mr. Jones served for two years as a member of the Wild Irish Scouts under Captain Keenan. He crossed the plains of Texas under the leadership of Joe Bell and had some exciting experiences in fighting Indians who were under the command of Geronimo, etc. We hope in the near future to publish some of this history. Mr. Jones and family came to this vicinity 41 years ago, and made their home here the remainder of their days. Mrs. Jones died at Purdy in 1893. |