Umatilla County OR Archives Biographies.....Jones, George F. May 28, 1871 - 
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Author: Colonel William Parsons 

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GEORGE F. JONES
	As one of the prosperous and enterprising young farmers with which 
Umatilla is signally blessed, mention must be made of the subject of this 
sketch, who fills an important place as one of the developers and sustainers 
of the county’s reputation for thrift and abundance.  He is aiding in carrying 
on to a successful culmination that work begun by the early settlers, namely, 
transforming the wild wastes of nature into fertile fields and fine farms. 
	He was born in Riley county, Kansas, on May 28, 1871, where his 
father, Daniel E. Jones, was a prosperous farmer, having come there from 
Canada.  When but four years of age his father went to Chester county, 
California, where the remained for eight years, finally coming to this 
county.  In the fall of 1883 they landed here and immediately the father took 
up a pre-emption claim, where he lived until 1900.  To the schools of 
California and this count our subject is indebted for his education.  About 
one mile south from his father’s place the son took up a homestead, where we 
find him at this time engaged in tilling the soil and raising stock, with a 
good share of prosperity attending his efforts.
	He was married in this neighborhood to Miss Emma Corley, a native of 
Missouri, whose father, Anthony Corley, came from that state to this county 
and is now numbered as one of our prosperous agriculturists.  To Mr. and Mrs. 
Jones have been born two children: Myrtle May, born March 22, 1894, and 
Charles, now deceased.  Mr. Jones is an active worker in the political field, 
where he is known as a warm champion of those candidates who render efficient 
service in honesty and fairness.  He enjoys the confidence of his fellows, 
having been elected to several public offices, where his faithful service and 
genuine uprightness have been manifest to all and have received warm 
approval.  Mrs. Jones’ mother, Sarah A. (Carman) Corley, died here January 19, 
1900, and was buried at Mountain valley Chapel cemetery. 


Additional Comments:
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County by Colonel William Parsons and of 
Morrow County by W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the 
State of Oregon.  W. H. Lever, Publisher  1902.


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