Jones, Coleman, 1885-1966

Poet, writer, farmer. Born in 1885 in Paint Rock, Texas. In 1885, his family moved to Hale County, Texas. Farmed in the Running Water Community in Hale County until 1945. He then worked for the Agriculture Stabilization Office in Plainview, Texas, until 1957. He married Lillie Ray, also of Hale County, in 1909, and they had five sons. Jones' father, Thorton Jones, was one of the original settlers of Plainview, Texas. Jones wrote numerous articles and poems concerning pioneer days in Texas and the South Plains. Died in 1966 in Plainview, Texas.

From the description of Family papers, ca. 1885-1966. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24263446

A poet, writer, and farmer, Jones was born in 1885 in Paint Rock, Texas, and, in the same year, his family moved to Hale County, Texas. He farmed in the Running Water Community in Hale County until 1945. He then worked for the Agriculture Stabilization Office in Plainview, Texas, until 1957. He married Lillie Ray, also of Hale County, in 1909, and the couple had five sons. Jones' father, Thornton Jones, was one of the original settlers of Plainview, Texas. Jones wrote numerous articles and poems concerning pioneer days in Texas and the South Plains. He died in 1966 in Plainview, Texas.

From the guide to the Coleman Jones Papers, S 500. 1., 1928-1966 and undated, (Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University)