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Carlos Jones

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Carlos Jones

Birth
Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Death
5 Feb 1897 (aged 69)
Brooklyn, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Plot
Section 23
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A successful and wealthy farm equipment manufacturer. Retiring from business in the early 1880's, Jones invested in real estate and became mayor of Brooklyn, Ohio. Jones purchased 52 acres and built a 160-acre dairy farm. He and his second wife, Mary Branch, opened their farm to 12 children to live and learn for a few weeks. Their idea of helping impoverished children through their farm gave way to a children's home. Incorporated Nov. 5, 1886, The Jones School and Home for Friendless Children opened Dec 15, 1887 on 7 acres of land donated by Jones.
A successful and wealthy farm equipment manufacturer. Retiring from business in the early 1880's, Jones invested in real estate and became mayor of Brooklyn, Ohio. Jones purchased 52 acres and built a 160-acre dairy farm. He and his second wife, Mary Branch, opened their farm to 12 children to live and learn for a few weeks. Their idea of helping impoverished children through their farm gave way to a children's home. Incorporated Nov. 5, 1886, The Jones School and Home for Friendless Children opened Dec 15, 1887 on 7 acres of land donated by Jones.

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  • Originally Created by: Joyce
  • Added: Jan 28, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6136468/carlos-jones: accessed ), memorial page for Carlos Jones (18 Jun 1827–5 Feb 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6136468, citing Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.