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Source: The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Fulton County
Munsell Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908

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The Biography of Thomas JONES 

[Surnames: JONES, MORGAN] 

JONES, THOMAS 

    
Thomas Jones, the well known, efficient and popular Superintendent of Streets in Canton, was born in Caseyville, St. Clair County, IL, the son of Lewis L. and Elizabeth (Morgan) Jones, natives of Wales who emigrated to the United States about 1860. Six years later, Lewis L. came to Canton and for eight years acted in the capacity of Steward of the Poor Farm, afterwards he carried on farming in Orion Twp. He departed this life in 1902, his wife passing away in 1903. 
    
Thomas Jones received his education in the common schools of Fulton Co., and was reared on his father's farm. He was appointed Superintendent of Streets by Mayor Hanlon and has made an excellent record in discharging the duties of that office.