- Jonas was born 20 Sep 1839, in the Ligonier Valley of Westmoreland Co., PA, son of Charles and Martha (Nicely) Noel.
- He married Lavinia Jane Nicely (Yes, of Nicely Brothers fame) on 28 Feb 1861.
- They had ten children after the war.
- Jonas was a farmer.
- He died 03 Jul 1928, and he and Lavinia rest at the Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Westmoreland Co., PA