Franklin Reed Jones

Background

Jones, Franklin Reed was born on May 18, 1921 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Benjamin Reed and Samantha (Spavold) Jones.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Watertown, Massachusetts.

Career

Assistant director famous schools, various schools, Westport, Connecticut, 1953-1974.

Achievements

• Franklin Reed Jones has been listed as a notable Artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The Pleasure of Painting

    (Book by Jones, Franklin)

  • Sketches of Stockbridge

Membership

With United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946. Member American Watercolor Society (gold medal of honor 1975), Pittsburgh Society Arts, Akron Society Artists (honorary), Kent Art Association (best in show award 1993), Napa Valley Art Association (award 1991).

Interests

• Photography.

Connections

Married Florence Marjorie Hull, June 5, 1943. Children: Susan McKenney, Carolyn Sides, Sharon Avallon, Deborah Miller.

Father:

Benjamin Reed Jones

Mother:

Samantha (Spavold) Jones

Spouse:

Florence Marjorie Hull

child:

Deborah Miller Jones

child:

Carolyn Sides Jones

child:

Susan McKenney Jones

child:

Sharon Avallon Jones