Background
Jones, Burton Rensselaer was born on December 3, 1845 in York, New York, United States. Son of James and Eleanor S. Jones.
Jones, Burton Rensselaer was born on December 3, 1845 in York, New York, United States. Son of James and Eleanor S. Jones.
Educated Geneseo (New York) Academy.
Entered Free Methodist ministry, 1867. District elder, Michigan and Ohio conferences, 14 years. Professor Spring Arbor (Michigan) Seminary, 1886-1888.
Editor Free Methodist, Chicago, 1890-1894.
Bishop, 1894; retired 1919. Home: Pasadena, California.
Married Helen M. Hart, July 16, 1895. Children: Nellie Edith, Ella Mabel, Ruth Elizabeth.