“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


MILO JONES, surveyor, Fort Atkinson; born in Richmond, Chittenden 
Co., Vt., Feb. 16, 1809; son of Edward and Lucy (Farnsworth) Jones; 
came West in 1832; came through Michigan, remaining till 1834, 
engaged in the Government employ, surveying, making Milwaukee his 
headquarters.  Nov. 29, 1838, settled in Fort Atkinson on his present 
homestead; was very active in organizing the village of Fort Atkinson.  
Married, in 1832, Miss Sally Crane, daughter of James and Clarinda 
(Hallock) Crane; their children are Newton, Amelia M., Fanny C., Milo 
C. and Melvin A., twins, born in the Green Mountain House; Edward, 
Anson and George died in infancy.  Was appointed aid-de-camp to Gov. 
Dodge; held the office of Supervisor and Justice of the Peace four years; 
was one of the first Presidents elected to the village of Fort Atkinson.  In 
1878, was elected Mayor; held the office of Postmaster a number of 
years.  June 29, 1871, Mrs. Jones died, and was buried at Lake View 
Cemetery, Fort Atkinson.  Mr. Jones is a member of the I.O.O.F.; 
Democrat.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)