Sacramento County
Biographies
EDWARD S. JONES
Western men who have spent years in the
acquisition of expert knowledge concerning heating and lighting plants have
stated, with a unanimity of opinion that bears valuable testimony as to its
accuracy, that few men possess a more thorough knowledge of the building and
operation of gas plants than does Edward S. Jones, now the superintendent of
the gas works at Sacramento. Although still a young man, scarcely yet in the
prime of manhood's usefulness, he has already risen to prominence in his chosen
occupation, and he has enjoyed a long experience that enhances the value of his
services to any company. In point of years of identification with Sacramento he
is practically a newcomer, but in point of work accomplished for the benefit of
the city, few of the older residents of the place can equal his record. His has
been a service of practical helpfulness in one of the most important
departments of public utilities.
Mr. Jones belongs to an old eastern family
and was born in Boston, Mass., in April, 1886, but at the age of four years he
was brought to California by his parents, E. C. and Mary (Stratton) Jones, who
settled in San Francisco. As a boy he was characterized by retentiveness of
memory and mental acumen. His studies were learned with ease, and he advanced
so rapidly in school that during the spring of 1900 he was graduated with a
high standing. Immediately afterward he entered the California School of
Mechanical Arts at San Francisco, where he studied with enthusiasm and unceasing
devotion until, at the completion of the regular course, in 1905, he received a
diploma from the institution. Immediately afterward he became a surveyor in the
construction department of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and besides
filling that position he also acted as timekeeper. During 1906 the company
transferred him to their branch at Martin's Station, San Francisco, where he
served with remarkable efficiency as assistant superintendent. From 1907 until
1910 he served as foreman of the street mains of San Francisco, but during July
of the latter year was promoted and transferred to his present place at
Sacramento. In September following his transfer to Sacramento he was
married in Los Angeles to Miss Allene Brooks of that
city. While not displaying any partisanship in political matters, he has
decided preferences along these lines, and is in hearty sympathy with
Republican principles. Fraternally he holds membership with the Improved Order
of Red Men.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 849-850. Historic
Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.