> I am attempting to locate the ancestors for Hamilton Jefferson Jones, born July 1860 in Cameron, Monroe > County, Ohio. He was married to Amy Jefferson (parents unknown). I have Hamilton Jefferson's father as > Hamilton Jones who died December 1860. > > In the 1850 census of Salem township, Monroe County, I find the following: > > 212 Owen J. Jones, 35 > 213 Lewis Jones, 24 > 215 Johnson L. Jones, 38, living with him is Hamilton Jones, 28 > 216 John Jones, 73 > 217 Jackson Jones, 21, living with George Spellman > > Since so many Jones are living near each other, I am wondering if John Jones, age 73, is the father of the > other Joneses listed above? I also note that Hamilton Jones is the only listed in the 1860 census. Where > did the rest of the Joneses go? > > Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. > > Ruth Jones Goodman > Arlington, Texas