BIOGRAPHIES:  Griff O. JONES, Augusta, Eau Claire County, WI

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GRIFF O. JONES, editor and proprietor of the Augusta Eagle, was born in the
parish of Dolyddelen, County Carnarvonshire, North Wales, in 1836; came to
America with his parents in 1847; located near Cambria, Columbia Co., Wis.;
lived in that county until 1871; was in drug store for five or six years 
prior to leaving there.  In 1871, he engaged in the newspaper business; at 
that time he established the Marquette Independent, at Westfield.  He 
conducted that paper until July, 1874, when he came to Augusta and started 
the paper which he now owns and edits.  While in the drug business at Cambria
he held various town offices, Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk, etc.  Mr. 
Jones was married at Cambria, Wis., Nov. 7, 1866, to Margaret Evans, a 
native of North Wales, born in the parish of Dolyddelen.  She was brought to
America by her parents when she was an infant.

--Taken from "The History of Northern Wisconsin containing an Account of its
Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources; An extensive Sketch of its 
Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, 
Manufacturies; Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early
Settlers; Views of County Seats, Etc."  Chicago:  The Western Historical
Company.  A. T. Andreas, Proprietor.  1881.  Page 341