ALBERT B. JONES, who is general manager for the firm of Henderson & Coppock, elevator operators of Laura, Union Township, was born in Franklin Township, Darke County, Ohio, April 14, 1876, a son of H.H. and Jane (Graham) Jones. The father, H. H. Jones , was a native of Darke County and a carpenter by trade. He followed his trade most of his life but for the last few years of it was station agent for the Big Four Railroad at Laura, Miami County. His death took place in 1903-April 11th. He married Jane Graham, of Missouri, and their family numbered thirteen children.

Albert B. Jones was educated in the schools of Laura and eighteen years ago began industrial life in the employ of the firm with which he is now connected. He was then but fifteen years of age. Beginning in an humble station, he has worked his way up until he is now a partner in the company, and has full charge of the Laura branch of the business. The company's elevator at this point has a capacity of 20,000 bushels and is located on the Big Four tracks. It is the only one in this section and does an excellent business. Mr. Jones is a Republican in politics. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias lodge in Laura and to the Masonic lodge at West Milton. He has taken a useful part in local affairs, has been councilman for six years and has served as town treasurer four years . Mr. Jones married Lauda Jones, a daughter of Albert Jones of this county. He and his wife reside in Union township. They have a daughter, Frieda, who is attending school.