Is any one researching Anson Jones born Circa 1844 in California? I also wanted to know if any one has access to California Census records? I found Anson's brother Willis Jones living in Placer County, Bath PO, page 29 and next house above him is Anson Jones. Also his father in law is on page 32, Michael Dofferty. I hope this is not to lengthy but I hoped if I gave you enough information on the family someone could connect. Please contact me if any one recognizes these names. Anson Jones was raised in Lumpkin County, Georgia circa 1844. He was the son of William Jones and Elizabeth Perry. Anson served in the Civil War and was on the muster roll of Co. E., in Phillips Legion Georgia Infantry, serving in the Army in North Virginia C.S.A., Lumpkin County, Georgia, Blue Ridge Rifles. He was a private enlisting March 1, 1863. Confederate muster rolls show he deserted around Cleveland, Tennessee on November 7, 1863. He took his oath of allegience at Chattanooga, Tennessee March 5, 1864. He then joined Co., I., 12th. Tennessee Cavalry as a private. Anson suffered greatly from sickness he contracted while in the Civil war. He contracted measles in March of 1864. His brother Samuel testified as well as Newton Jones that Anson was in camp with them and after a heavy march in pursuit of General Hood from Nashville to the Tennessee River that Anson passed out at camp. He was unconscious for several days. His Commanding officer ordered him into the Reg’t. Hospital in Nashville and he was diagnosed with a severe cold and cough and measles. (This was also where his Uncle John C. Jones Sr. worked as a nurse for 13 months). Anson remained at the hospital for a month and returned to duty but a few days later in camp he once again fell ill and ordered back to the hospital. This time Anson had small pox and remained through most of the summer. After he was released a second time his commanding officer stated that Anson was in frail and feeble health so he made him the reg’t. cook from then on. Anson was discharged on October 7, 1865 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas with his brother Samuel Jones. Samuel and Anson traveled back to Georgia for a quick visit but reported on his pension application he was in California in November 1, 1866 at which time he lived at Colfax or Forest Hill, Placer County, California until February 1877. Forest Hill was a lively gold mining town for many years. During this time Anson met and married Catherine Agnes Daugherty/Dougherty/Dofferty. She was the daughter of Michael Daugherty. Catherine was born in New York on March 13, 1855. Anson and Catherine were married on July 3, 1875 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Rev. James Largan a Catholic Clergyman married them. Catherine was 20 years old and Anson was 29 years old. Both resided at Forest Hill, Placer County, California. Anson primary occupation was a miner and farmer. For a several years before Anson’s death and shortly prior to his death, Anson was a toll collector. He lived in the Company’s house as partial payment for his services. Anson stated on his pension application that He, Catherine and family moved to You Bet, Nevada County, California from 1877 to 1886. Anson is listed on the Voters Register for 1880 here. They returned in 1886 to Placer County, California and lived between Colfax and Forest Hill area. He is listed on the Voters Register of Placer County, California for the year of 1890. Anson and family are found on the Little York, Nevada County, California US 1880 Census page 154C. Jones, Anson – miner- - age 36 – born Georgia – parents born Georgia Katie – wife – age 25 – born New York – parents Ireland William C. – son – age 4 – born California Albert – son – age 3 – born California Earnest – son – age 11 months – born California Anson applied to the Union for disability pension on March 24, 1887 in Iowa. His application # 603304 and certificate # 567247. He is described as Height 5’8”, dark complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes. This appeared in the July 1, 1898 Colfax Sentinel: Anson Jones died at his home near Colfax, Friday. The funeral was held at Colfax Sunday, June 26 and was largely attended. Mr. Jones was an old resident of Placer County. He was a conscientious citizen and respected by all. Obituary from 7/1/1898 Placer County Republican: JONES- Near Colfax, June 24, 1898. Anson Jones, a native of Georgia, age 53 years. Catherine applied for Widow’s Pension after Anson died. She listed a daughter Blanche when asked for the names of the children under the age of 16 years old. Catherine listed her address as Sacramento, California from 1926 to 1948. For the years 1926 through 1930 her address was 624 12th Street, Sacramento, California. In 1934 her address was changed to 640 38th Street, Sacramento, California and in 1948 she lived at 812 41st Street, Sacramento, California. She lived with her daughter Blanche Higgs at this time. She died in January 1, 1954 In Mercy Hospital, Sacramento, California at the age of 98 years old. Obituary from Sunday, January 3, 1954, Sacramento Union page 23: CATHERINE A. JONES Mrs. Catherine A. Jones 98, widow of Anson Hones, died in her home at 812 41st Street, Friday. A native of New York, she had lived here 55 years. She was the mother of Mrs. Blanche A. Higgs, Albert and Ernest F. Jones. Services will be held in Gormley's tomorrow at 9:30 A.M. followed by requiem mass in Sacred Heart Church at 10 A.M. Entombment will be in St Mary's Mausoleum. Rosary will be said at 8 P.M. Please omit flowers. Obituary from Monday, January 4, 1954, Sacramento Bee, page 29: CATHERINE A. JONES A requiem Mass was said today in the Sacred Heart Church for Mrs. Catherine A. Jones, 98, a native of New York State, who had lived in Sacramento, 55 years. Entombment was in St. Mary’s Mausoleum. Mrs. Jones died Friday in the Mercy Hospital. She was the widow of Anson Jones and made her home with her daughter, Blanche E. Higgs of 812 41st Street. She also leaves her sons Albert and Earnest F. Jones. Obituary from Saturday, January 2, 1954, Sacramento Bee, page 22: Jones- In this city, January 1, 1954, Catherine A. Jones, widow of late Anson Jones, beloved mother of Mrs. Blanche A. Higgs, Albert and Earnest F. Jones and the late William P. and John E. Jones: A native of New York, aged 98 years. Friends may cal at W. F. Gormley & Sons Chapel, 2015 Capital Avenue, and are invited to attend funeral Monday at 9:30 A. M. with requiem mass at Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 A. M. Entombment will be at St. Mary’s Mausoleum. Rosary on Sunday at 8:00 P. M. (Please omit flowers). >From The California Death Index: Catherine Agnes Jones – born March 13, 1855 in New York – died January 1, 1954 in Sacramento, California – mother’s maiden name, Farrell – father, Dougherty. Blanche Agnes Jones was born in California in 1891. She died in Sacramento, California. She married Mr. Higgs. Found in the Sacramento Bee: March 8, 1975: Services for Blanche Agnes Higgs, 84, 77 year resident of the Sacramento area will be held at 9:30 AM Monday in the N.G. Culjis and son Chapel of the Valley, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at the Sacred Heart Church at 10 AM. Entombment will follow. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM tomorrow in the funeral home. other children: Ernest F. Jones – born July 14, 1879 in California – died May 13, 1963 in Sacramento, California- Mothers maiden name, Dougherty, father not listed. Found in the Sacramento Bee: May 13, 1963, page D6: JONES:In this city, May 13, 1963, Ernest F. Jones, beloved brother of Blanche A. Higgs of this city; a native of Nevada County, California, aged 83 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Thursday at 2 PM from the N.G. Culjis and Son Chapel of the Valley, 28th and V Streets. Entombment will be at St Mary's. John E. Jones born 1876 in Iowa. William C. Jones October 8, 1893 and died in Los Angeles May 27, 1964. His social security # is 561-14-7651. He was 70 years old when he died. Albert P. Jones – born June 18, 1877 in California – mother’s maiden name Dougherty – father, Jones – died December 23, 1955 in Sacramento, California. Nancy Hicks