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History of Saratoga, (Carbon County) WyomingOur database does not include an historic photo for Saratoga, (Carbon County) Wyoming, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local Historical and Genealogical Records:Henry R. Jones Family of Saratoga WY When Henry R. Jones returned from the army in 1865, he joined the family in Denver, Col., and has ever since remained in the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming. Quite a portion of the time until the early 70's was spent in prospecting and mining, his brother, Stiles D., being associated with him, where they met their full share of privation and adventure. While in the Black Hills in 1867, two Mexicans attempted to kill and rob Mr. Jones. Three bullets took effect, one through his body, one struck a knee and one an arm. He succeeded in making his way to a government hay camp where he was cared for, and placed in the military hospital at Fort Russell, where he was confined for some four or five months. During every spring and fall the brothers would "pinch beaver toes for a grub stake," i. e., trap beaver to get money with which to buy provisions for the prospecting trips which they made during the summer months. In the early 70's Mr. Jones became associated with Frank Williams, a Connecticut boy, who has been a member of the state senate ever since Wyoming was admitted as a state. They own a large, fine ranch on the upper North Platte river near the Colorado line where Mr. Jones lives in comfort, peace and happiness.Children of Henry R. and Florence (Brewer) Jones, of Saratoga, Wyoming:
From: History and Genealogy of the Ancestors and Family of Captain Israel Jones of Barkhamsted Connecticut. By Asahel Wellington Jones. Published by Laning Co., 1902.
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Wyoming Facts: Saratoga is situated 2070 meters above sea level. |