John
Jones was born in Llandyfrydog near Parys mountain copper mines on the Isle of Anglesey, North
Wales, G.B. in Sept. 1806. Left
Wales arrived NYC in 1833.In March 1836 he came to Pittsburgh and worked in coal mines 'til injured in Mannings pit,
Duquesne Heights in 1846.Shortly after coming to Pittsburgh he married Jane
Rees, eldest daughter of Widow Mary Rees.Her brother was owner of
Rees,
Hague, Hartupee & Co. Boat builders in Pittsburgh,PA.
