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Question:

Hello, Looking For Info on William Jones,Gunsmith by trade in Downington,PA about 1760-1800. Looking to find any rifles with his mark. Any help would be great ! His son was Horatio Jones also gunsmith, captured by Senecas at battle of Franktown,Pa.

Answer:

I have listings for a William Jones in Bedford PA 1777-1803 who repaired US arms and a William Jones in Kent Co. Delaware who was a lockmaker 1774-1775. I also have a listing for Horatio Ross Jones in Addison NY.

Submitted By: Gregory Sliker On: 11/18/2003 1:09:59 PM