Mrs. Jennie Jones became the librarian of Manchester Public Library on February 28th, 1895 after a brief career of Kindergarten education the year prior.  She served under her position as librarian for 13 years and was widely appreciated within the community.  She resigned from this position on July 2nd, 1908 after filing a claim to a homestead in White Owl County, South Dakota where she lived with her daughter until her passing.  She was replaced as librarian by Miss E.A. Woods shortly after her resignation.

Mrs. Jennie Jones (maiden name Tarbox) was born April 14th, 1840.  She married her husband W.B. Jones, a well known tailor in the Manchester community, on November 8th, 1857.  The two were married for 34 years until his passing on February 7th, 1891.  She was an active member of the Presbyterian church, as well as the Orient Chapter of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Jennie Jones passed away on February 27th, 1924 and is buried alongside her husband in Manchester.

Source : Digital Archives of Manchester, Iowa

Maya Huegel