Rufus F. JONES

Rufus F. JONES was born about 1857 in Mercer County, Virginia. He was the son of John JONES and Rebecca S.

He married Sarah M. JONES on 19 March 1877 in Mercer County, West Virginia.

He married Lucinda BLANKENSHIP on 29 January 1890 in Mercer County West Virginia. Her parents were William Harrison BLANKENSHIP and Louisa GARRETSON.

Rufus and Sarah's children were:

i. Clara S. JONES was born about 1878.

ii. Garfield JONES

iii. Earnest JONES married Grady LILLY daughter of Charles W. LILLY and Lulu Manerva JONES.

iv. Rozetta JONES was born about 1882. She married Monroe HELTON on 3 January 1901.