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Mary Elford (1813 ~ 1864)

4.1. First child of William Elford and Elizabeth Johns, Mary Elford, was born October 3, 1813, in St. Keyne, Cornwall, England, U.K

She married Matthew Joness, son of Mr. Joness and Sarah, March 6, 1832, Darlington Twp., Newcastle Dist., Ontario and had seven children:

(4.1.1) Sarah (1833 ~ 1896)
(4.1.2) Eliza (1836 ~ 1911)
(4.1.3) John Davy (1838 ~ 1838)
(4.1.4) John Matthew (1839 ~ 1902)
(4.1.5) Mary Ann (1842 ~ 1917)
(4.1.6) Henry (1844 ~ 1911)
(4.1.7) Thomas Davy (1848 ~ 1871)

Mary Elford Joness died July 20, 1864, aged 50 years and Matthew Joness died May 4, 1875, aged 68 years, in Darlington Twp., Ontario, and are interred at Bowmanville Cemetery.

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Matthew Joness

November 23, 1806 ~ May 4, 1875

Another of the old settlers of this section of country has gone to his rest. Matthew Joness, Esq., J.P., who for a considerable time was feeble from the effects of heart disease, breathed his last on Monday night of the present week, shortly after 12 o’clock. Deceased was 68 years of age and had resided in the Township of Darlington for 44 years, nearly the whole of which he spent on the place where he died. Being possessed of good abilities, well informed, and withal an upright, honorable man, he enjoyed the confidence of his fellowmen, and was a leader in public matters. He was Reeve of Darlington from 1852 to 1858; was a member of the Town Council of Bowmanville from 1859 to 1867, being Deputy Reeve for a good portion of the time; was a prominent member of the Provincial Agricultural Association from its organization; was likewise a leading spirit in the West Durham and Darlington Agricultural Societies, both of which he assisted in organizing, and over both of which he repeatedly presided. He was President of the County society last year, and a Director at the time of his death. He took a deep interest in the political affairs of the country; and as a Reformer was an ardent and indefatigable worker in every election contest—giving forth no uncertain sound, but intelligently and unswervingly advocating the principles of the party with which he stood identified. He was a consistent and zealous member of the Primitive Methodist church in this place, and for a length of time filled the responsible position of Society Steward of this District. His death is a public loss; and the large circle of surviving relatives have the sympathy of the community in this the day of their affliction.

The funeral will take place this afternoon, at 2 o’clock p.m., from the family residence to the cemetery. Bowmanville Statesman, May 6, 1875.