initial research by Marylou Harris Wilkinson, descendant of JM Jones
per sister Rachel’s 1936 OBIT, Rachel was survived by 2 sisters: “Mrs Lavine Evans of Scranton, Mrs Anns D Pettit of New Jersey.”

1880FCI Edward S Jones &fam; Pennsylvania; Lackawanna, Family Hist film 1255138, pg 383A; Pennsylvania > Lackawanna > North East Election District Lackawanna > District 44; image 41 of 60 @ ancestry.com; Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Lackawanna, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll T9_1138; Family History Film: 1255138; Page: 383.1000; Enumeration District: 44; Image: 0387.
Edward S. Jones 45
Ann Jones 44
David Jones 22
Lavina Jones 20
Mary Jones 18
Gwen Jones 14
Ann Jones 5

News1896 MarrAnnouncementPettitJones.pdf
The Scranton Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
04 Feb 1896, Tue
Page 7
News Notes & Personis
Samuel D Pettit is home from Yarmouth NS. Mr Pettit and Miss Annie Jones of this side, will be wedded on Feb 12.

NewsMarriage1896 SamuelPettitAnnJones.pdf
The Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
10 Feb 1896, Mon
Page 7
The marriage of Mr Samuel D Pettit, secretary of the Scotia Railway company, of Nova Scotia, and Miss Ann S Jones, of North Rebecca avenue, will be solemnized at the residence of the latter’s brother-in-law, Mr WW Evans, tomorrow at high noon.

BirthAnnouncement1900 SamuelDPettitDaughter.pdf
The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
17 Jan 1900, Wed
Page 7
BORN
PETTIT — In Scranton, Jan 17, 1900 to Mr&Mrs Samuel D Pettit, of North Main Avenue, a daughter

1900FCI United States Federal Census; Pennsylvania Lackawanna Scranton Ward 21 District 0115; image 10 of 30 @ancestry
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Scranton Ward 21, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1241422
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
Name: Annie Pettit
Age: 25; Birth Date: Mar 1875; Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Scranton Ward 21, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Ward of City: 21st
Street: N Main Ave
House Number: 803
Sheet Number: 5
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 92
Family Number: 98
Race: White; Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Samuel D Pettit
Marriage Year: 1896
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Wales
Mother: Number of Living Children: 1
Mother: How Many Children: 2
Can Read: Yes; Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Samuel D Pettit 28 Jan 1872, PA
Annie Pettit 25 Mar 1875; PA
Gladys Pettit 5/12 Jan 1900; PA

News1904_MrsSamuelPettitVisitMrsWmWilliams.pdf
The Times-Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
23 Sep 1904, Fri
Page 2
Samuel Pettit and wife, of Schenectady, are guests of Mr&Mrs William Williams, of North Rebecca Avenue.

News1905 MrsSamuelPettitVisitMrsWilliamEvans.pdf
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
07 Jun 1905, Wed
Page 8
Mrs Samuel Pettit and children of Schenectady NY who were being entertained while in this sity at the home of Mr&Mrs William Evans, have returned home.

1910FCI United States Federal Census; New York Kings Brooklyn Ward 31 District 1406; image 7 of 46 @ancestry
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_984; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1406; FHL microfilm: 1374997
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
Name: Ann J Pettit [Ann J Bettet]
Age in 1910: 34
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings, New York
Street: Westminster Road Or E 12th St
Race: White; Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Samuel O Bettet
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Wales
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 14
Number of Children Born: 3
Number of Children Living: 2
Household Members:
Samuel O Bettet 38
Ann J Pettit 34
Gladis J Pettit 10
Marion L Pettit 6

1915NJC New Jersey, State Census, 1915 Sussex, Union Clark - Elizabeth wards 1-4; image 655 of 1155 @ancestry
Source Citation: New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1915; Reference Number: L-15; Film Number: 59
Source Information: Ancestry.com. New Jersey, State Census, 1915 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.
Residence Year: 1915
Street address: Miley St
Residence Place: Crawford Township, New Jersey, USA
Enumeration District: Fourth
Page Number: 4
Line Number: 66
House Number: 105
Dwelling Number: 13
Household Members:
Samuel Pettit Jan 1872 PA
Anna J Pettit Mar 1876 PA
Gladys J Pettit Jan 1900 PA
Marrion F Pettit Aug 1903 PA

1920FCI United States Federal Census; New Jersey Union Cranford District 0060; image 30 of 40 @ancestry
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Cranford, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1069; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 60
Name: Ann Pettit
Age: 43; Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Cranford, Union, New Jersey
Street: Holly Street
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White; Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Samuel Pettit
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Wales
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Samuel Pettit 47 manufacturer
Ann Pettit 43
Galdys Pettit 20 stenographer
Marion Pettit 16

1930FCI United States Federal Census; New Jersey Union Elizabeth District 0182; image 20 of 23 @ancestry
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0182; FHL microfilm: 2341122
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Name: Anne J Pettit
Birth Year: abt 1876
Gender: Female; Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
Street address: Westminster Avenue
Ward of City: 11th
Block: x
Institution: x
House Number: 435
Dwelling Number: 161
Family Number: 239
Age at first Marriage: 20
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Wales
Mother's Birthplace: Wales
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Samuel D Pettit 58 Lumber
Anne J Pettit 54
Graladys J Pettit 30 secretary

1940FCI United States Federal Census; New Jersey Union Cranford 20-7B; image 18 of 32 @ancestry
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Cranford, Union, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02385; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 20-7B
Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Name: Ann Pettit
Respondent: Yes
Age: 64; Est birth year: abt 1876
Gender: Female; Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Cranford, Union, New Jersey
Street: Cranford Avenue
House Number: 22
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cranford, Union, New Jersey
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 9B
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Samuel D Pettit 68 Lumber paint
Ann Pettit 64
Gladys J Pettit 40 Librarian