Erasmus Jones

Erasmus Jones (17 December 1817 – 9 January 1909) was a Welsh-American minister and author.

Jones was born in the parish of Llanddeiniolen, Caerns. Before emigrating to New York in 1833 with his brother, he attended school at Pentir, located near Bangor. Upon his arrival, he moved between New York City, Trenton, New Jersey, and Remsen, New York. In 1848, he entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Whilst being a part of the Church, he returned to Wales in 1852 to preach. However, he returned to America to serve as a chaplain in the army but after, went on to ministering to numerous churches in Oneida County (including several other places), until he settled in Utica.

Works

Jones also published several books over a span of 30 years. These included:

  • The Higher Law Triumphant: The Captive Youths of Judah (published 1856)
  • The Adopted Son of the Princess (which was awarded a prize at the Utica 'eisteddfod' in 1870)
  • The Welsh in America (published 1876 when it appeared in The Atlantic Monthly)
  • Llangobaith: A Story of North Wales (published 1886)
  • Gold, Tinsel and Trash (published 1890)

Death

Jones died January 9, 1909.[1]

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References
  1. Robert (Bob) Owen. "Jones, Erasmus (1817-1909), novelist". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 7 May 2020.

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