JONES, Abner C. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Abner C. Jones for years prominently affiliated with political affairs in Montgomery Co. and the state of Indiana, d. last night at 7:40 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. William WILSON 9 Mi. N. of Crawfordsville. Through his long connection with politics, Mr. J. had become one of the most widely and reputably known men in this section of the state. He had an exceptionally large acquaintance among influential people in the county. Mr. J. had been ill for more than a year and death resulted from complications arising from an operation which at the time that it was performed, was entirely successful. Up until four or five months ago, Mr. Jones retained an administrative position at the Indiana Boys' School at Plainfield, but his failing health at last forced him to relinquish this public position which he had held for many years. Surv. the dec. are his wife, Mrs. Lydia Jones, and one sister, with whom he made his home. He was a member of sev. fraternal and beneficial organizations. Fun. serv. will be held at the Wilson home at 2 o'clock Tues. afternoon. Interment will be made at Oak Hill Cem. in this city.

Abner C. Jones, son of Abner and Elizabeth Jones, was b. Jan 24, 1858 on a farm 5 miles N. of Crawfordsville and parted this life June 13, 1922 at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Wilson, four miles no. of his birthplace, age 64 years 4 months and 24 days. His early life was spent on the farm. On Feb 6, 1892, he was united in marr. to Anna E. Mack, who has been his constant, loyal companion even unto his last moments. Through his long connection with politics he was widely and reputably known in this section of the state.

He was a member of the Modern Woodmen, Red Men and Moose, being very active in the affairs of the latter order.

For the past 5 years he has held an administrative position at the Indiana Boys' School at Plainfield, which position he retained until the time of his fatal illness. In his work there he was able to do that which few men can accomplish, really win a place in the hearts of boys and lead them to see his own fine, high ideals and strive to reach them. His health had been failing for the last 3 years and in Aug 1920, he underwent an operation, which was successful at the time, but he never regained his former strength and failed rapidly until the end. Besides his widow, he leaves an adopted dau, Mrs. Opal McMullen of Los Angeles, Calif; and one sister, Mrs. William Wilson, and one half sister, Mrs. Eunice Thurston of Bozeman, Wyoming. Three sisters, Ellen Quillen, Arminta Pierce and Mollie McClamrock and three half brothers, John, William and Isaac Jones, have preceded him to the home beyond. The host of other relatives and friends will miss his kindly face but thank the Heavenly Father for the sunshine he spread throughout all his life. The funeral of Mr. Jones was held at the home of his sister 9 mi. no. of Crawfordsville at 2 o'clock Tues aft June 20. Rev. Earl Moore of Mulberry had charge of the services at the home. Miss Mae Klein of Crawfordsville sang. Interment was at Oak Hill Cem. The Moose service was given at the Cemetery.