The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Middle Township, pages 708-709
William A. Jones, one of the earliest settlers of Middle Township, is a native of Kentucky, born May 31, 1812, a son of Allen and Elizabeth (Campbell) Jones. His parents came to Hendricks County in 1827, and here he grew to manhood. On attaining his majority he entered forty acres of wild land, which he improved and to which he has added till he now has a fine farm of 200 acres. He was married May 2, 1833, to Hannah E. Bray, and to them were born eight children, five of whom are living--Richard B., Allen E., Thomas B., William S. and Hannah. Mary, Elizabeth and Rhoda are deceased. His wife died in September, 1876, and in September, 1878, he married Mary A. Wright, of Virginia. In politics Mr. Jones is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church.