Shadrach Carrington Jones

Born in 1882 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Shadrach Carrington Jones moved to Massachusetts with his family when he was young. He graduated from Saugus High School, where he excelled in athletics and debating and graduated with honors. He attended Harvard College with the class of 1904. On Nov. 12, 1908, he and two others filed a patent in Boston, Mass., for a “noise deadening means for railways.” He then studied at the Sheffield Scientific School from 1906 to 1907 and from 1909 to 1910.

Jones, known as “Shad,” taught engineering at the Western University in Kansas City, possibly at Tuskegee Institute, and at Wilberforce University in Ohio. From 1916 to 1922, he worked as an engineer in West Africa and the Canary Islands. A passport application dated 1920 shows that he was living in Columbus, Ohio, and left the United States on Dec. 5, 1916, to go to Monrovia, Liberia, to work as a mechanical instructor on behalf of the Caroline Donovan Institute, Grand Bassa, Liberia. From 1923 to 1940, he worked in various positions with the YMCA in Ohio. He was then the associate editor of the Ohio Sentinel, a newspaper in Columbus, Ohio, and wrote two popular weekly columns. In 1927, he was awarded a Holstein award for his writing by Opportunity magazine, an honor which was reported in the New York Times.

Jones was married to Caroline (the former Carrie Hamilton Grant, mother of Effie Ella Grant Hardy), who predeceased him. His obituary of July 8, 1950, in the Cleveland Call and Post noted that he died at the New Jersey home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Hardy.

"Sasswood," Opportunity 5, no. 7 (1927).

"The Contest Spotlight," Opportunity 5, no. 7 (1927).

"On Juvenile Deliquency," The Ohio State News, March 11, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 18, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 25, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 1, 1944.

"Agrees With Mrs. Fulton's Views On Rev. Wilbur Page," The Ohio State News, April 8, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 8, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 15, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 22, 1944.

"Seeks UL Cleanliness," The Ohio State News, April 15, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 29, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 6, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 13, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 20, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 27, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 3, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 10, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 24, 1944.

"Mr., Mrs. Albert L. Jones Serve Community Well In 31 Years Of Married Life," The Ohio State News, July 1, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 1, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 8, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 15, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 22, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 29, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 5, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 12, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 19, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 26, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 2, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 9, 1944.

"Answer To Mr. Edwards," The Ohio State News, September 16, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 16, 1944.

"Wilberforce Club Meets At St. Paul AME Church Sunday," The Ohio State News, September 23, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 23, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 30, 1944.

"Testimonial For Marches," The Ohio State News, October 7, 1944.

"Laws CHange Social Picture, Says Biddle At UL'S Opening Session," The Ohio State News, October 7, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 7, 1944.

"Columbus Greets National Urban League Meeting," Michigan Chronicle, October 7, 1944.

"'The Right To Work Is The Right To Live,' Says FEPC Chairman", New Journal and Guide, October 14, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 14, 1944.

"Shad Jones At AME Confab Gives His Views of Events," The Ohio State News, October 21, 1944.

"Russell A. Jackson's: Very Truly Yours..," The Ohio State News, October 21, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 21, 1944.

"Simeon Dyer Honored Here," The Ohio State News, October 28, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 28, 1944.

"Walter White Speaks On Negro Soldiers In Europe," The Ohio State News, October 28, 1944.

"Says Barlett Free of Bias," The Ohio State News, November 4, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 4, 1944.

"Cpl. Leonard Hebron Cited For Bravery On Italian Front," The Ohio State News, November 11, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 11, 1944.

"New YMCA Secretary Comes Here With Wide Experience," The Ohio State News, November 18, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 18, 1944.

"Kentucky Teacher Feature Speaker At VL's Meeting," The Ohio State News, November 25, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 25, 1944.

"Seaman Kelly On Furlough From European Theatre," The Ohio State News, December 2, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 2, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 9, 1944.

"Home of YMCA Secretary Vandalized By 'Neighbors'," The Ohio State News, December 16, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 16, 1944.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 30, 1944.

"NEWS Employees Annual Party Saturday Night Is 'One Whale Of An Affair'," The Ohio State News, January 6, 1945.

"Mr. Jones Describes Santa's Coming To Bronzeville'," The Ohio State News, January 6, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 6, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 13, 1945.

"Charles Greenwood First Pennsylvania Steward," The Ohio State News, January 20, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 20, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 3, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 10, 1945.

"Our Mr. Jones Turns Inquiring Reporter On Poll Tax Issue," The Ohio State News, February 17, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 17, 1945.

"Interviews On Wilberforce," The Ohio State News, February 24, 1945.

"History of Wilberforce Is Summed Up for Readers," The Ohio State News, February 24, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 24, 1945.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 3, 1945.

"Holiday Saddened With News Son Is Killed, Another Missing In Pacific," The Ohio State News, January 5, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 5, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 12, 1946.

"Jones Mistake," The Ohio State News, January 19, 1946.

"Score Reported Dead As Elie Lescot Is Ousted As Strong Man Of Haiti," The Ohio State News, January 19, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 19, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 26, 1946.

"Mr. Shad Jones Writes Briefly On Mr Lincoln," The Ohio State News, February 9, 1946.

"Our Mr. Jones, It Seems, Pleased By Thurber, Jackson," The Ohio State News, February 9, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 9, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 16, 1946.

"A Word About George Washington," The Ohio State News, February 23, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 23, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 2, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 9, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 16, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 23, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 30, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 6, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 13, 1946.

"Barbara Sue Is Victim of 'Veil' In Spelling Bee," The Ohio State News, April 20, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 20, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 27, 1946.

"Miss Jackson Eliminated From Spelling Bee Finals," The Ohio State News, May 4, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 4, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 11, 1946.

"Oldest Resident In Columbus Dies At Home Of Daughter," The Ohio State News, May 18, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 18, 1946.

"Champion Junior High Graduate Has Perfect Record, And Likes Airplanes," The Ohio State News, May 25, 1946.

"Model Plane Contest, Bomber Show Thrill Thousands At Lockbourne Army Air Base," The Ohio State News, May 25, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 25, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 1, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 8, 1946.

"Chemist Baffles Attorney In Proving Driver Was Stewed," The Ohio State News, June 22, 1946.

"Court Martial Navy Musician," The Ohio State News, June 22, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 22, 1946.

"Is Mt. Vernon Ave. Improving? Reporter Asks; He Receives 'Yes' And 'No' Answers," The Ohio State News, June 29, 1946.

"It Was A Tough Fight, Ma, But The Rat Won From Snake," The Ohio State News, June 29, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 29, 1946.

"Judge Orders Bailiff Home To Enforce Eviction Order," The Ohio State News, July 6, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 6, 1946.

"Confusing Testimony, Not Lodge Membership, Frees Man," The Ohio State News, July 13, 1946.

"Two Youths, First Offenders Sent To Industrial School," The Ohio State News, July 13, 1946.

"Religious Play 'At Sunset' At Second Baptist," The Ohio State News, July 13, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 13, 1946.

"Spotlight Of America On Georgia As Talmadge Seeks Governorship," The Ohio State News, July 20, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 20, 1946.

"NAACP Announces Political Action Program In Line With Ohio State NEWS National Confab Editorial," The Ohio State News, August 3, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 3, 1946.

"General Davis Delivers Keynote Address At Fronteirs' National Convention," The Ohio State News, August 24, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 24, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 31, 1946.

"Atty. Capers Pleads For Intelligent Use Of Ballot At NAACP Mass Meeting," The Ohio State News, September 7, 1946.

"Considerate Bandit Holds Up Bubbles' Store To Tune of $132," The Ohio State News, September 7, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 7, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 14, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 21, 1946.

"Jay Brown--His Body Disabled, This Ex-GI Fights On For His Place Under The Sun," The Ohio State News, September 28, 1946.

"Columbistes Overjoyed That 477th Will Remain," The Ohio State News, September 28, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 28, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 5, 1946.

"Treadwell Denies Alleged $30,000 Stickup At Grove City 'Farmhouse'," The Ohio State News, October 12, 1946.

"UNAVA Dedicates Efforts To Stamping Out Jim Crow," The Ohio State News, October 12, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 12, 1946.

"Tyler's Drugs Observes 25th Anniversary In Columbus Area," The Ohio State News, October 19, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 19, 1946.

"Loren Miller, California Attorney, Attacks Covenants At VL Mass Meet," The Ohio State News, October 26, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 26, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 2, 1946.

"Thomas E. Miller Is Speaker At Investment Association Dinner," The Ohio State News, November 9, 1946.

"The American Way: Eastside Family Of Nine Is 'Living' In Single Room!," The Ohio State News, November 9, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 9, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 16, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 23, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 30, 1946.

"Fight On Against Injustice Woodard Tells Columbus Audience At NAACP Mass Meet," The Ohio State News, December 7, 1946.

"Dinner With Blind Group Does Wonders With Our Mr. Jones," The Ohio State News, December 7, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 7, 1946.

"Dinni Marie Berger Recital Is Enjoyed GReatly By Reviewer," The Ohio State News, December 14, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 14, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 21, 1946.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 28, 1946.

"Police Blotter Stuffed During First Week Of The New Year," The Ohio State News, January 11, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 4, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 11, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 18, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 25, 1947.

"Fire Guts East Market; Origin Undetermined," The Ohio State News, February 8, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 1, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 8, 1947.

"Girl Student Is Beating Victim," The Ohio State News, February 15, 1947.

"Mr. Jones Joins Miss Hunter's Vast Mob Of Staunch Admirers," The Ohio State News, February 15, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 15, 1947.

"Turpeau Succumbs Thursday," The Ohio State News, February 22, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 22, 1947.

"FEPC Hearing To Be March 4," The Ohio State News, March 1, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 1, 1947.

"Appeal Race Covenant Case," The Ohio State News, March 8, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 8, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 15, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 22, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, March 29, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 5, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 12, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 19, 1947.

"Columbus Churchdom Pays Tribute To E. L. Nix," The Ohio State News, April 26, 1947.

"Review of Lydia Bailey," The Ohio State News, April 26, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, April 26, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 3, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 10, 1947.

"Bromfield Says England Aids Split, Rule Policy In Palestine," The Ohio State News, May 17, 1947.

"Review of Black Anger," The Ohio State News, May 17, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 17, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 24, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, May 31, 1947.

"Robert Mitchell Gains High Honors At OSU," The Ohio State News, June 7, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 7, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 14, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 21, 1947.

"Review of The Future Is Yours," The Ohio State News, June 28, 1947.

"'Tennis Shoe' Thief Admits 225 Burgles," The Ohio State News, June 28, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, June 28, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 5, 1947.

"Randolph Warns Of Unfinished Civil War," The Ohio State News, July 12, 1947.

"Review of Kitty," The Ohio State News, July 12, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 12, 1947.

"Shad Jones Gives Dr. Dugger A Sendoff," The Ohio State News, July 19, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 19, 1947.

"Review of Masters of the Dew," The Ohio State News, July 26, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, July 26, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 2, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 9, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, August 16, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 6, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 13, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 20, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, September 27, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, October 11, 1947.

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"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 1, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 8, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 15, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, November 22, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 13, 1947.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, December 20, 1947.

"Shad Jones Looks At Good Side Of Old Year," The Ohio State News, January 3, 1948.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 10, 1948.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 17, 1948.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 24, 1948.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, January 31, 1948.

"New Jersey In Move To Abolish Segregation," The Ohio State News, February 14, 1948.

"The Inner Wheel," The Ohio State News, February 21, 1948.

"Grievous Error," The Ohio State News, March 20, 1948.

"'Joe Is Still A Sucker For A Right Hand'," The Ohio State News, June 19, 1948.

"Surrey with fringe on bottom," The Ohio State News, June 19, 1948.

"It Can't Be Done?," The Ohio State News, May 21, 1949.

"It Seems To Me...," The Ohio State News, June 11, 1949.