Memoir Of Thomas Jones Of Creaton, Northamptonshire (1851)

By John Owen

Book Overview

Memoir of Thomas Jones of Creaton, Northamptonshire is a book written by John Owen and published in 1851. The book is a biographical account of the life of Thomas Jones, a resident of Creaton, Northamptonshire, who lived from 1734 to 1814. The memoir is based on the personal recollections of Jones, as well as the accounts of his family and friends.The book provides a detailed description of Jones' childhood in Creaton, his education, and his early career as a schoolteacher. It also covers his marriage to Mary Smith, their family life, and his involvement in the local community as a churchwarden and overseer of the poor.The memoir also delves into Jones' religious beliefs and his involvement with the Methodist movement. It provides an insight into his spiritual journey, his experiences of conversion and his work as a lay preacher.Throughout the book, Owen provides a vivid description of life in rural England during the 18th and early 19th centuries. He describes the social and economic conditions of the time, the hardships faced by the poor, and the role of the church in the community.Overall, Memoir of Thomas Jones of Creaton, Northamptonshire is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of a rural Englishman during a period of great social and religious change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104190850
• ISBN13: 9781104190859
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"