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Edward Jones (1796–1835) was a Welsh-born architect and surveyor. He was a pupil of John Wallen, Architect and Principal Surveyor to London.〔Colvin H. 1978, ''A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840'', London: John Murray, 467.〕 Jones was influenced by Greek Revival Architecture. == Biography == Edward Jones was born in February 1796 in Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales, the youngest son of John and Ann Jones. John Jones was a Wrexham carpenter who built Linen Hall, also known as Jones' Hall, in Queen Street, Wrexham.〔Palmer A N. 1888, ''The History of the Older Nonconformity of Wrexham and its Neighbourhood,'' Wrexham: Woodall, Minshall & Thomas, 90.〕 By 1815, John and Anne also owned properties in Pentrefelin and in the townships of Broughton and Brombo.〔Will of Anne Jones of Wrexham 1815.; Palmer A N. 1888, op cit., 90.〕 On 1 March 1823, Edward married Sophia Edwards (1801-1880) at St Lukes, Deptford. Their marriage was witnessed by Harriet and Maria Wallen.〔Pallot's Marriage Index for England: 1780 - 1837〕 Edward and Sophia had four children, all born in Wrexham:〔Non-conformist register.RG4/4131 Chester Street Presbyterian Chapel , Wrexham, Denbighshire 1814-1837〕 * Edward George Jones (1828-1873) * Sophia Elizabeth Jones (1829-1922) * Harriet Jones (1830-1832) * William Jones (1832-1832) In 1834, Edward Jones was a trustee of the Presbyterian Chapel, Chester Street, Wrexham.〔Palmer A.N. 1888, op cit.,90.〕 On 1 May 1835, Edward died aged 39, at his home next to Linen Hall, Queen Street, Wrexham.〔Palmer A.N. 1888, op cit.; Piece 4131: Wrexham, Chester Street Chapel (Presbyterian), 1814-1837〕 He was buried on 8 May 1835 by Rev. John Pearce in the Dissenters' Burial Ground, Rhosddu Road, Wrexham〔Nonconformist register; Chester Street, Wrexham; Palmer 1888 op cit.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Edward Jones (Welsh architect)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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