Hi, Seeking descendants of Edward JONES [1810-1856, son of John JONES and Catherine EVANS] and Mary Ellen EVANS [1820-1901, daughter of John EVANS and Jane HOPKINS] to share information which includes the 1st 17 pages of a book on their family with photos. This is a rough draft; additions and corrections are welcomed. Mary Ellen EVANS JONES m. 2) June 23, 1870 Oliver THOMAS and m. 3) Nov. 25, 1889 David H. JONES living in Iowa City, Iowa. She was my maternal 2 great grand aunt. They emigrated from Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa, Montgomeryshire Co., North Wales, on the ship William Tapscott from England landing in New York City June 24 1856. They arrived about July 1 1856 in Morning Sun, Iowa. Edward died July 16, 1856 age 46 years 3 mos 18 days and may possibly be buried in the Welsh Chapel cemetery Sec. 31 of Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, IA. Children and some grandchildren were: 1) John Evans JONES 1840-1896 of San Francisco, California. 2) Edward Evans JONES 1842-1927 of Salt Lake City, Utah, m. Mary Ellen EVANS [1820-1901]. 3) Elizabeth JONES 1845-1867 of Iowa City, Iowa, m. Mr. WREDE. 4) Evan Addison JONES 1847-1930 of West Point, Mississippi. 5) Jane M. JONES 1849-1933 of Prosser, Washington, married with daughters Wata b. 1881 and Almeda b. 1886 and 3 more children. 6) David W. JONES 1851-1922 of Iowa City, Iowa, married with daughter Laura b. 1882 and 2 more children. 7) Robert E. JONES 1853-1928 of Iowa City, Iowa, married with daughters: Myrtle b. 1881, Hattie b. 1883, Elizabeth b. 1885, and Nettie b. 1890. 8) Thomas JONES 1855-1856 buried at sea. Thanks in advance, Janice Jordan in Vermont <jnrose@webtv.net>