BORN at Cowbridge, Glamorganshire, Wales, in 1809^ arrived in the colony on July 7, 1840. As recorded in Worsnop's "History of the City of Adelaide," he designed and erected the first City Bridge over the River Torrens, which was opened by the Mayor of Adelaide on June 17, 1842. He was the chief mover in founding (on the 23rd November, 1840) the first Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., in the colony, which was named "Jones Well Wisher," and of which he was N.G. This name was changed on July 10, 1843, to "Adelaide Lodge," on receipt of the formal dispensation, from Manchester. He surveyed and superintended the construction of the Port Elliot and Goolwa Railway, and also the Port Elliot Breakwater, and other Government Works to open the trade of the River Murray. The railway was commenced on June 21, 1852, and opened in May 1854, and Mr. Jones was then appointed Engineer and Traffic ​Superintendent, which position he retained until the railway was leased in 1871. On retiring from the position, he was presented with a public testimonial In 1872 he was appointed Town Surveyor of the Municipality of Moonta, and also Superintending Surveyor of the Peninsula Road Board, which position he now holds. His eldest son, Mr. James W. Jones, born in the colony, is in the Government Service as Conservator of Water.