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3198 GEORGIA AND GEORGIANSimpressed his ability upon' his. associates in business circles, and has establishedhimself likewise in the confidence of the general public.Mr. Ryon was born at Taylors Creek, Liberty County, Georgia, August 12,1881, and is a son of John G. and Janie (Hendrie) Ryon. His father wasborn in Camden County, Georgia, and as a young man moved to LibertyCounty, establishing himself in business as a blacksmith at Taylors Creek,.where he subsequently entered mercantile lines and became a substantialand well known merchant. In addition to his activities in business affairs hecarried on general farming, all of his ventures being prosecuted with thegreatest energy and resulting in a satisfying measure of success. He diedin 1895, when his community lost a capable and public-spirited citizen. Atthe outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Ryon enlisted in a volunteer regiment ofinfantry and served under the flag of the Confederacy until captured shortlybefore the close of the war. He was confined in a Federal prison for sometime, but eventually his exchange was effected. He married Miss JanieHendrie, who was born at Taylor's Creek, daughter of Abram Hendrie, andthey became the parents of thirteen children, of whom eight survive: Mrs.J. J. Martin, Mrs. J. M. Caswell, Miss Fannie Ryon, Mrs. G. R. Lee, J. G.,C. A., Mrs. D. J. Martin and Mrs. G. P. Reviere.Jesse G. Ryon was eight years of age when sent to the public school atTaylors Creek, which he attended for seven or eight years, and then enteredthe mercantile business at Taylor's Creek. Mr. Ryon had fifteen years ofexperience at that point and built up an excellent business, establishing himself firmly as an energetic and helpful citizen. In the meantime his brother,the late J. R. Ryon, had come to Hinesville and founded a mercantile establishment. He was one of the best known and most popular business men of thecounty seat, a charitable, philanthropic and benevolent citizen, and fortwenty-three years treasurer of Liberty County. When he died, in January,1915, Hinesville lost a man who in every way had helped build up the community, fostered its educational and religious movements, and contributedgenerously to civic enterprises. He had been successful also in a material way,leaving an estate valued at $50,000. "When his brother died, Jesse G. Ryonchanged the scene of his activities from Taylors Creek to Hinesville, and herehas continued in the enjoyment of the success which characterized his effortsin the former community. He has a large and well-stocked establishment,and eaters to the best and most representative trade. Personally, he ispopular, while in commercial circles his standing is an enviable one. In addition to managing his business, he superintends the operations on his 142-acrefarm, located in Liberty County, a valuable tract which is well cultivated andequipped with the most modern improvements. A democrat in politics, heis more of a business man than a politician, but wields a distinct influence inhis party at Hinesville. His public service has included four years as amember of the school board. With his family, he belongs to the MethodistChurch, of which he is steward.In February, 1908, Mr. Ryon was married to Miss Rosalind G. Taylor,daughter of John Taylor, and to their union have been born four daughters:Helen, Olive, Pauline and Miriam.HON. CLATTON JONES. In a prominent position on the roster of DoughertyCounty's able jurists is found the name of Hon. Clayton Jones, judge of theCity Court of Albany. The son of a leading lawyer and able jurist, he inheritedsterling legal talents, and from his entrance upon professional life in 1902 hasbeen the recipient of merited honors. Judge Jones is a native of DoughertyCounty, and was born January 15, 1882, a son of Hon. William Thomasand Adela Elizabeth (Davis) Jones.William Thomas Jones was born in Dougherty County, where he receivedgood educational advantages, and, choosing the law as his life vocation, soon