Caledonia

JONES, Samuel Albert

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, pp 238-239

Samuel Albert JONES, physician and surgeon, Sheffield [Caledonia County, 
Vermont], was born 05 December 1856 at Wheelock [Caledonia County, Vermont], 
son of Samuel H. and Betsey (ROOT) JONES. Educated in the public schools; 
Lyndon Academy; University of Vermont, medical department; and Jefferson 
Medical College, Philadelphia. Has practiced medicine in Sheffield since 
1883. Republican; has held the offices of selectman, superintendent of 
schools, auditor, and has been moderator continuously for the last eighteen 
years. Was treasurer of U. S. board of pension examiners, resigning the 
position to represent his town in the state Legislature in 1910. Has been 
health officer since the office was created. Free [Will] Baptist. Member of 
the Grange; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Junior Order of United American 
Mechanics. He has filled local chairs in last named order, served two years 
as state councillor, and has been delegate to the national body at Nashville, 
Tennessee. In 1886 Dr. [Samuel Albert] JONES married [Miss?] Inez M. GIFFIN 
of Sheffield [Caledonia County, Vermont]; they have four children: Bertha E. 
[Mrs. CONLEY of White River Junction, Windsor County, Vermont]; Clinton E., 
Doris M., and Velma M.

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