ZENAS B. JONES, farmer; P. 0. Urbana; is a native of this county, born June 23,1834. He is a son or Jobn and Mary (Lafferty) Jones, both natives of this county. Their parents were Virginians, but came to this State in 1804, and located in this county at a time when it was one vast, uncultivated wilderness. John Jones spent his entire life in this county, helping to build up its interests and wealth as a farmer, living quietly at home, but taking an active interest in the affairs of the community. He was the father of seven children-Zenas B., John W., Thomas 0., Levi M., Sarah C., Charles 0. and Edward E., all are still living. He died within sight of his birthplace, at the age of 72. Zenas B. was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. He remained at home with his father till the fall of 1861, when, at the call of his country, he left home to protect the flag which we all love, and enlisted in the 66th 0. V. I. He served about one year, being wounded in the first fight, Port Republic, and left in the field. He fell into the hands of the rebels, where he remained three months. He was then exchanged and discharged; he still leaves the marks of his wounds, from which he is lame in the hip. After returning from the service, he again went to farming for himself, which he has continued ever since. In 1865, he was joined in wedlock to Eliza J. McConnell. They have no children, though they have two nieces who are living with them. They are both active members of the M. E. Church. His farm consists of 140 acres.