Introduction
DR. WILLIAM S. JONES was born in Salem County, New Jersey on January 16, 1859. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1878 and after practicing in Millville for four years, came to Camden. He soon made a name for himself, despite his young age, in medical and political circles, establishing a lucrative practice at 201 Broadway.
Dr. Jones was elected to City Council as a Republican from Camden’s Fourth Ward in 1889, but refused to stand for re-election. In 1894 he was named County Physician for Camden County.
Dr. Jones passed away on June 8, 1920, survived by his wife, the former Ida Ford.
Camden Daily Telegram – March 21, 1893
Camden Daily Telegram, March 21, 1893 — Dr. William S. Jones listed alongside Edward A. Mills, John E. Gunby, Benjamin Mellor, Samuel Peoples, and Albert Barber.
Philadelphia Inquirer – December 29, 1894
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 29, 1894 — Dr. William S. Jones listed alongside Linden Street and Enos P. Reeves.
Philadelphia Inquirer – February 26, 1895
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 26, 1895 — Dr. William S. Jones listed alongside Mary E. Woodward, John B. Byerly, and Washington Street.
Philadelphia Inquirer – June 6, 1895
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 6, 1895 — Dr. William S. Jones and William Bond.
Philadelphia Inquirer – June 20, 1895
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 20, 1895 — Dr. William S. Jones.
Biographical Review – 1897
WILLIAM S. JONES, M.D., County Physician and a leading medical practitioner of Camden, N. J., was born in Salem County, this State, January 16, 1859, son of Hiram and Sarah P. (Seran) Jones. His great-grandfather was for many years a resident of Salem County. Joseph Jones, Dr. Jones’s grandfather, was in his earlier years a farmer; but later he engaged in the wheelwright business, also carrying on a shoemaker’s shop. He was a very prominent man in the town of Elmer in his day.
Hiram Jones, Dr. Jones’s father, was born and brought up in Salem County. When a young man he learned the trade of a butcher; and, establishing himself in that business in Melville, he carried it on with energy and success until his retirement. He is now residing in that town. He served one term as a member of the Town Council. His wife, Sarah P. Seran, who was a daughter of Samuel Seran, of Gloucester County, reared four children, as follows: Joseph; William S., the subject of this sketch; Albert; and Leonora. Mrs. Jones died at the age of fifty-two years. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
William S. Jones acquired his early education in the public schools of Melville, and after graduating from the high school he began the study of medicine with Dr. J. S. Whitaker. Two years later he entered Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, where he completed his preparatory studies, and was graduated with the class of 1878. After practising in Melville four years, he removed to Camden, where he has since resided. As a specialist in diseases of the throat he has gained a wide reputation, having successfully performed many difficult operations both in this city and at the college clinics in Philadelphia. He is one of the very few physicians in the State that have made the throat and voice a special study. Although one of the youngest students to enter Jefferson Medical College, he made such a favorable impression upon the faculty of that institution as to secure their confidence in his ability. Receiving the appointment of Clinical Assistant and Lecturer, he served nine years in that capacity, and has now risen to be chief of the throat department, having been appointed on June 29, 1896, Clinical Professor for an indefinite period. His progress has been rapid, and while still a young man he enjoys the distinction of being the first medical practitioner of this State to be honored with a professorship.
In politics he is a Republican, and in 1889 was elected a member of the City Council of Camden, serving three years, but positively refusing to serve longer, although he was renominated. On September 1, 1894, he was elected County Physician for three years, and is still in office.
In 1884 Dr. Jones was united in marriage with Ida Ford, who was born in Cape May County, and is the eldest of the three daughters of Charles Ford, an oyster dealer.
Dr. Jones is connected with the lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen in Camden, of which he is Medical Examiner; is a member of the State, county, and city medical societies, being president of the last-named body; has served as a delegate to the State Society from the other associations, and also as chairman of various committees. He is a member of the Alumni Association of Jefferson Medical College and of other societies. His private practice is very large and exceedingly lucrative. He occupies a centrally located office at 209 Broadway.
Dr. Jones having the happy faculty of being able to place facts and ideas upon paper in a clear and intelligible manner, his clinical lectures and frequent contributions to the medical journals are read with great interest and highly prized by the profession throughout the country.
Philadelphia Inquirer – July 12, 1899
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 1899 — Dr. William S. Jones, John Myer, and E.E. Jefferis.
Philadelphia Inquirer – November 23, 1899
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 23, 1899 — Dr. William S. Jones, Thomas Finney, and National State Bank.
Philadelphia Inquirer – August 7, 1900
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 7, 1900 — Dr. William S. Jones, John Myer, and E.E. Jefferis.
Philadelphia Inquirer – May 5, 1909
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 5, 1909 — Dr. William S. Jones listed alongside Elliot Chew, Dr. Paul Markley, Samuel W. Sparks, Joseph Holloday, and Charles V.D. Joline.