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Albert Jones dies at Tansboro, 1939

from the New Jersey Mirror 8 Jun 1939:  The body of Albert Jones,  colored , of Tansboro, was buried yesterday following identification of his body by state troopers through the New Jersey Bureau of Identification. Jones was struck and killed Thursday night, on Route 25, near Roebling, by an automobile driven by Dr. Leroy P. Chappelle,  colored , of Plainsfield. According to reports of the accident, Jones crossed the road in the path of the automobile during a rain and it was impossible for Dr. Chappelle to see him. He died instantly and no identification was found in his clothing. The case was referred to Coroner H. H. Earnest and finger prints of the body were taken. It was revealed through state records that Jones had been arrested on suspicion two years ago and that he had lived at Tansboro at that time. No relatives of the dead man could be found.