Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison Jones
Another of Cedartown,s good ladies passed away Sunday morning in the person of Mrs. Gabriel Jones, whose long illness has been a matter of friendly interest in the community. Her severe sickness a couple of years age developed into consumption, and her death was not unexpected. Miss Elizabeth Harrison was born July 28th 1843, in Franklin county. Her family moved to Floyd count, where she was united in marriage April 21st, 1862, with Mr. Gabriel Jones. In 1881 they moved to Cedartown, where they have been honored members of the community. The accidental death of Mr. Jones about eleven years age is well remembered. Six children have blessed their union, Messrs. W.H. and Charley Jones, Mrs. G.W. Hardin, Mrs. Will Prior, Misses Mary and Floriede Jones, Two brothers, Messrs. R.T. and J.M. Harrison of Birmingham, and a sister, Miss Mary Harrison of Texas, also survive to morn her loss. Mrs. Jones was an earnest member of the Baptist church, a devoted wife, mother and friend, and her death is greatly regretted, the family having the warm sympathy of all in their bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at the residence on Main street Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. K. Henderson assisted by Rev. T.R. McCarty, and the obsequies were largely attended. (Cedartown Standard, March 14, 1901)

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