The Jones Pioneer Cemetery, also known as the Jones-Kime-Brown Property Cemetery, is a historic pioneer burial ground in Lane County, Oregon. Established in the mid-1850s, it dates to the earliest period of settlement in the region and preserves a direct connection to the families who helped shape its beginnings.

Set quietly near Cheshire, the cemetery reflects a time when burial grounds were created on family land—places of remembrance, continuity, and deep personal significance. Though small in size, its importance is substantial. It stands as a physical link to Oregon’s pioneer era and the lives that were built here from the ground up.

Among those laid to rest is William Schooler Jones, an early settler whose presence anchors the cemetery within the historical record. The site is also associated with interconnected family lines, including the Jones, Kime, Brown, and Hise families, reflecting the close-knit nature of early settlement communities in Lane County.

Over time, like many small pioneer cemeteries, the site has faced the effects of age, exposure, and limited documentation. Some markers have significantly weathered, and others may no longer be visible. As a result, the full record of those buried here is not yet completely known.

The cemetery is currently cared for through a privately funded preservation effort dedicated to protecting the site, maintaining its condition, and ensuring its legacy endures.

This work is led by Alex Chase, a direct descendant of individuals buried at the cemetery, including William Schooler Jones. This connection brings a personal commitment to the stewardship of the land and its history.

The goal is to preserve the cemetery with care and respect—maintaining it not only as a historical site, but as a place of remembrance for generations to come.

The Jones Pioneer Cemetery remains a quiet but meaningful part of Lane County’s history. It represents the lives, families, and stories that helped establish the region, and serves as a reminder of the enduring connection between past and present.

Through continued preservation, that connection will remain.