Stephen Jones

Biography

Stephen Jones pursued commerce with a steady hand, guiding ships and goods across the Atlantic during a lifetime that bridged the colonial era and the flourishing independence of the United States. His reputation for integrity and care earned him the trust of fellow merchants and the gratitude of the working men who relied upon his diligence.

Through those years of tumult and growth, he helped sustain Boston’s markets, and his name now rests with honor among the stone markers of the Granary Burying Ground.