George Henry Jones
1879 - 1961 (82 years)
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Name George Henry Jones Birth 11 Apr 1879 Canbridge, Story, IA 
Gender Male Death 30 Jul 1961 Chariton, Lucas, IA - His death date is 30 Jul 1961 according to his obituary.
Burial Cambridge, Story, IA - George Henry Jones
Story County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL Center Grove Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, Iowa, USA
Inscription: "JONES George H. 1879-1961 Reta M. 1911-1983"
George Henry Jones was born to William H. Jones and 2nd wife Mary Jane Trullinger...and was the middle child with two older sisters and two younger sisters. George was married twice; 1st wife was Harriet Isabelle "Belle" Van Dorn, married on 3 July 1898. George and Belle had two children: son Kenneth Jones and daughter Ruth Jones Swim.
George and Belle divorced and both remarried.
George's 2nd wife was Reta Mae (maiden unknown), who survived George and is buried in same cemetery; they share the cemetery stone. She died in November,1983.
Created by: Clc
Record added: Dec 07, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 62673098
Person ID I6222 Drollinger Genealogy Last Modified 14 Oct 2021
Father William Henry Jones, b. 1830, Brownsville, Fayette, PA d. 17 Jul 1894, Story City, Story, IA (Age 64 years) Mother Mary Jane Trullinger, b. 23 Jul 1844, Fairfield, Jefferson, IA d. 4 Oct 1941, Des Moines, Polk, IA (Age 97 years) Family ID F2086 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Harriet Isabelle "Belle" Van Dorn Marriage 3 Jul 1898 Children 1. Kenneth William Jones + 2. Ruth Lucille Jones Family ID F14058 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Mar 2016
Family 2 Reta Mae MNU, b. 26 Sep 1911, IL d. 11 Nov 1983, Des Moines, Polk, IA (Age 72 years) Family ID F14057 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Mar 2016
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Event Map 
Birth - 11 Apr 1879 - Canbridge, Story, IA 
Death - 30 Jul 1961 - Chariton, Lucas, IA 
Burial - - Cambridge, Story, IA = Link to Google Earth
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Photos
William Henry Jones, wife Mary Jane (Trullinger). Son George Henry Jones is by his mother on the right side, by the stairs. Two older girls & 2 older boys are his 1/2 sis./bro. The smaller ones are TWINS Minnie & Laura.
George and Harriett's wedding picture
George Henry Jones and Harriet Isabelle nee Van Dorn
Photo courtesy Roberta Baker
At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. 
Reta Mae and George Jones.
George Henry Jones age 16
Photo courtesy Roberta Baker
Documents 
Des Moines Tribune (Des Moines, Iowa) 31 Jul 1961, Mon Page 17
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Notes - U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: George Henry Jones
Race: White
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1879
Residence Date: 1917-1918
Street Address: 1314 15st
Residence Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Draft Board: 2
Physical Build: Medium
Height: Tall
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Spouse: Belle Jones
U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: George Henry Jones
Gender: Male
Registration Age: 63
Birth Date: Apr 1879
Birth Place: Story, Iowa, USA
Residence Place: West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Registration Date: abt 1942
Military Draft Date: 1942
Relationship to Draftee: Head
Height: 5 8
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Weight: 144
Complexion: Light
- U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918