Wellsville in Allegany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William F. Jones 1826-1910 / Gertrude F. Jones 1841-1920
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2021
1. William F. Jones 1826-1910 / Gertrude F. Jones 1841-1920 Marker
Inscription.
William F. Jones 1826-1910, also, Gertrude F. Jones 1841-1920. . William F Jones, an attorney, banker, and prominent businessman, and his wife Gertrude F. Jones will always be remembered for their generous gift, which made today's Jones Memorial Hospital, a reality. In 1920, they bequeathed their stately home for use as a hospital. Their gift has evolved into the present structure, thanks to the efforts and generous donations of countless citizens, businesses, organizations, and governmental agencies. All shared the Jones' vision of a hospital, as expressed in Gertrude's will: "to receive the sick, maimed or injured who may need hospital care, without discrimination against those who may be unable to pay".
William F Jones, an attorney, banker, and prominent businessman, and his wife Gertrude F. Jones will always be remembered for their generous gift, which made today's Jones Memorial Hospital, a reality. In 1920, they bequeathed their stately home for use as a hospital. Their gift has evolved into the present structure, thanks to the efforts and generous donations of countless citizens, businesses, organizations, and governmental agencies. All shared the Jones' vision of a hospital, as expressed in Gertrude's will: "to receive the sick, maimed or injured who may need hospital care, without discrimination against those who may be unable to pay".
Location. 42° 7.374′ N, 77° 57.002′ W. Marker is in Wellsville, New York, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Pearl, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsville NY 14895, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gardiner Wells (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David A Howe
2. William F. Jones 1826-1910 / Gertrude F. Jones 1841-1920 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.