Harriet E. Rice Jones, 1823-1915
Born: April 18, 1823, Pompey Hollow, Onondaga County, New York.
Died: 1915, Binghamton, New York.
Buried: Oran Community Church Cemetery, Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.
Daughter of Eleazer Rice, Jones lived in Onondaga County, New York. Her girlhood was spent on a farm, receiving what education the country schools and one term at high school could provide. She was always fond of reading, and was a great singer, with a clear ringing voice. On July 7, 1844, she married a son of Rev. Zenas Jones; her husband died in 1879. Her song writing career began when her poetry came to the attention of Dr. M. J. Mun… Go to person page >
Display Title: Wondrous KingFirst Line: We are children of a King, wondrous KingTune Title: [We are children of a King, wondrous King]Author: Harriet E. JonesDate: 1894
Display Title: Wond'rous KingFirst Line: We are daughters of a King, wond'rous KingTune Title: [We are daughters of a King, wond'rous King]Author: Mrs. Harriet E. JonesDate: 1892