Thought to be cobbler Sherman M. Jones (1865-1932), standing at the door of his shop at 212 East Davie Street in Raleigh, NC. c. 1926.

Mr. Jones is listed in Raleigh city directories as the proprietor of the shoe shop.

He was born to James and Josephine Jones and had 5 siblings; Clement, Jane, Emma, Washington and Eveline. Clement, his older brother, also happened be a shoemaker.

Prior to 1910 Mr. Jones is listed in Raleigh city directories as a day laborer. It is possible that he picked up the trade from his brother to make a move toward lighter, more skilled work.

In April of 1896, Mr. Jones married Emma Alston, a cook. They were married until her death in 1929.

Source: N.53.16.6674-From the Albert Barden Collection, State Archives of NC.