Biography of Alvin P. Jones, 1902, Baker Co. Oregon: Surnames: Jones, Pethond, Sanborn, Reeves.

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 359

Alvin P. Jones

Mr. Jones was born in Gage county, Nebraska, on October 10, 1859, being the
son of Samuel and Rebecca (Pethond) Jones. His early life was spent on the
farm receiving the invigorating exercise incident to the agriculturist's art,
and also attending the public schools of his place. When he had attained the
age of eighteen years, his desire and ambition was toward the west and
accordingly he turned thither and made the journey in the methods of former
years, driving horse teams the entire distance. He settled at Junction City,
Lane county, and in the following spring came to Pendleton. That was the time
of trouble with the Indians and he experienced much difficulty with them. In
1879, he migrated to Malheur and engaged in raising stock which occupied his
attention until 1891 being attended with good success. At the last date, he
disposed of the homestead he had taken meanwhile and came to McEwen in Baker
county and engaged in mining. It was in 1897 that he came to Sumpter, where he
now owns a fine home and considerable other property adjacent. He owns one-
fourth interest in the Magnolia mine in the Granite district about eighteen
miles west from sumpter, which is considered a very valuable property, he also
owns a half interest in the Rising Sun, which is known as the Lucky Boy. In
addition to these valuable properties he has various others and is a
substantial mining man of the county.

The marriage of Mr. Jones and Miss Addie L., daughter of Samuel B. and
Josephine (Sanborn) Reeves was celebrated at Malheur and to them have been
born two children as follows: James D. and Frank J. Mr. Jones is affiliated
with the A.O.U.W., Lodge No. 100, at Baker City. He is a respected member of
society and has so demeaned himself in all of his associations that his
reputation is of the best and the confidence of the entire community is his to
enjoy.