Here's the juicy tidbits from the 1880 U.S. census: ------ Philadelphia, PA Jas. Jones, age 31, Occupation: Bartender Annie Jones, age 20, Wife, Occupation: Keeps House Ada Jones, age 7, Daughter, Occupation: At Home Jas. H.O. Jones, age 6 mos., Son, Occupation: At Home Marg't Maloney, age 45, Mother, Occupation: At Home -----
According to songwritershalloffame.org, the family moved to Philly in 1879 and Ada's mother died soon thereafter. Annie Maloney was James' second wife (wow, he worked fast!). Margaret Maloney would be Annie's mother. Loran
