John Rice Jones
Born in Kaskaskia, Illinois January 8, 1792. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in the army in 1835 until he was chosen postmaster general of the provisional government of Texas, 1836. Appointed postmaster general of the Republic December 14, 1839. Died in Fayette County, Texas, 1845. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.9848° N, 96.6342° W
Where to Find It
Jones-Sheppard Cemetery, off FM 954 on private property. Map dot approximate.
Nearby Markers
- 2.1 mi SE Breeding Family Cemetery / First School in Fayette County Fayetteville
- 2.4 mi N Ludwig and Caroline Giese House Round Top
- 2.4 mi SE Pagel Cemetery Fayetteville
- 3.1 mi NE Henniger Family Cemetery Industry
- 3.4 mi NE St. Paul Lutheran Church Shelby
- 3.5 mi NE Town of Shelby Shelby