JONES, Peter Alexander - Putnam

Peter Alexander JONES, a prominent farmer, residing on the SW quarter of Sec 4, Jefferson Twp, was born in Greencastle Twp, March 9, 1824 a son of Benjamin Jones, now deceased, and formerly of this county. When 13 he came with his parents to this townshp, where he was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools that were taught in the old log house of the early day. He has always been a constant reader; has read the NY Tribune for 35 years. He is a staunch Republican, but was formerly a Whig; was a strong believer in the principles advocated by Henry Clay. he was married Jan 2, 1848 to Julia A. HOUGH, who was born at Madison, Jefferson Co, this state, November 9, 1827. they have had six children: Benjamin O; Mary E; Samuel H; Americus E; Thomas Paul ad Kate now deceased. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The farm consists of 95 acres of w ell cultivated land. Mr. Jones served as trustee of the township six years.