Henry A. Jones is one of the leading men of Washington Township and one who is always ready to do all in his power to advance the interests of his community.  He was born August 6, 1828, in Adams County Pa., being the son of Jacob and Mary Ann (Neely) Jones, both of Welsh extraction.  Jacob Jones was born January 6, 1806, in Cumberland county, Pa., and Mrs. Jones is a native of Adams County, same state.  Mr. Jones emigrated to Ohio in 1832, lived in Miami County, upon a farm, for six years, then farmed in Clarke County for three years, after which he came to Delaware County, Ind., in 1841, and located in Washington Township, on 120 acres of land.  This land was covered with heavy timber, but he lived to see it under a high degree of cultivation, and finally died January 5, 1891.  His wife died in Pennsylvania when Henry A. was a mere boy.  She was a member of the Episcopal Church, as also was her husband; the latter was a strong Republican, and always supported his party ticket.  In 1837 he married Maria Packer, who died in 1853.  He filled the office of justice of the peace, and township trustee, and was very prominent in the affairs of the county.

    Washington Maynard is a native of the Buckeye state, and a well known citizen of Washington Township, Delaware County.  He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, June 21, 1837, being the son of Benjamin and Letha (Tracy) Maynard, both natives of Virginia.  The father removed to Tuscarawas County when a young man, farming there and remained there until 1841, when, with his family, he came to Washington Township and bought eighty acres of land in section 27.  Later he purchased eighty acres, where he remained until his death, which occurred in August 1883.  He and his wife were members of the Methodist Church.  Benjamin Maynard was a Republican, and gave his hearty support to that party.
Washington Maynard came here with his parents, and remained with them until the age of twenty four; receiving a good common, school education as he grew up.  At the age named, he owned forty acres of land in Harrison Township, which he sold, and bought the same amount in section 29 in Washington Township.  Here he lived until 1868, and then moved to New Corner, and engaged in mercantile business for fourteen months, at the expiration of which time he sold out and moved back to the farm.  Here he remained until 1891, and then again moved to New Corner, where he now lives, and is a notary; having been a justice of the peace for twelve years, he is very familiar with all kinds of legal forms.
    Mr. Maynard was married September 24, 1860, to Martha J. Thompson, daughter of David and Melinda (Davis) Thompson.  She was born January 10, 1842, in Delaware County.  Her father was born October 27, 1817, and her mother May 13, 1820, in Butler County, Ohio, and came to this county in 1840, where Mr. Thompson engaged in farming up to 1872.  In this year, he removed his family to Muncie, where he now lives a quiet retired life.  He and his wife are members of the Church of God.  In politics, he is a prohibitionist, and is very earnest in his support of that party.  Mr. Maynard is the father of the following children: Mary Alice, George Thomas, and Munroe, deceased; John and Sherman.  He and wife are members of the Methodist Church, both identifying themselves with the church in early life.  Mr. Maynard is a trustee in the church and superintendent of the Sunday school.  In politics he is a prohibitionist, and firmly believes that party is necessary to the salvation of the country.