Start Here
Use the Jones County newspaper pages on this site first, then broaden to early abstracts at USGW Archives.
Early Newspaper Abstracts (USGW Archives)
These are hosted separately at USGW Archives and may include extracts not duplicated on the county site.
How to Use Abstracts
Abstracts often include marriages, deaths, estate notices, land sales, and court notices. If you find a name, follow up in land and probate records to confirm identity.
Suggested Research Paths
Use these quick pathways depending on what you’re trying to prove.
Find a Death Date
Start with obituaries, then check probate/wills and tax lists to narrow the timeframe.
Confirm a Marriage
Use marriage pages, then look for anniversary notices, social columns, and church mentions.
Track a Family Over Time
Use census first, then land and newspaper notices to prove continuity and relationships.