JONES: Of Curtis District.

Granville Jones, son of Thomas and Betsy Ann (Alexander) Jones. Thomas born in Monroe County and Betsy Ann in Bedford County, Virginia, came to Roane County in 1868, in Curtis District on September 17, 1869. Granville united in marriage with Sarah Jane Settle, daughter of Abner Settle, at the brides home on Ripley and Spencer turnpike, near the Spencer-Curtis line.

To Granville and Sarah Jane Jones were born at their residence on Left Reedy, the following named children:

James Luther, who married Flora Cummings, of Curtis District. He died leaving two sons and two daughters.

Thomas Abner married a Miss Rebecca Hardman, of a Kentucky family of Hardmans. Thomas A. was first an active young school teacher and served one term as assessor of Roane County.

Annie, became the wife of Asbury Warner, of Curtis.

Emma Alice, married Elmer Sealey, of Pennsylvania.

Maggie Leona, married Charles Ingraham, of Curtis.

Letha Harriett (Sallie), married Clem Wolfe, of Upper Spring Creek.

Esta, married Asbury Walker, son of James and Lummie (Bartlett) Walker, of Lower Spring Creek.


Source: History of Roane County, West Virginia, 1774-1927 William H. Bishop, Esq. p 565-566
Submitter: Sandy Spradling, November 28, 1999