Clingman-Jones Family Association

Echoes from the Valley

Daughter of Claude and Annie Jones

Posted on October 18, 2024 by summerengel

Olive Standish Jones Olive was born in Shreveport, LA and lived in the area most of her life. She was a member of Central Christian Church, the Victory Chapter of the Eastern Star #130, and was founder of the American Organ Guild. She received her degree in Music from Northwestern State University. She was also a member of the DAV. (more…)

Claude Lanier Jones 1872–1954

Posted on October 19, 2023 by summerengel

Claude Lanier Jones was born on August 17, 1872, in Caddo Gap, Arkansas, his father, Alfred, was 44 and his mother, Jane, was 35. He married Annie Olive Stevens – Jones on January 6, 1897, in Magnolia, Mississippi. They had two children during their marriage. He died in March 1954 in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 81. Claude and (more…)