His body was brought to America in 1905 and interred with honours at the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis.
THE BOY OF THE SOLWAY
Born by the seashore of Scotland where the tide heaves up the Solway, living on a promontory surrounded by romantic scenery, and with the words of seafaring men constantly ringing in his ears, the boy, John Paul, longed to be a sailor.
He was the son of a poor gardener. But he was of that poetic romantic temperament, which always builds gorgeous structures in the future; and no boy, with a fancy like that of John Pul could be content to live the humdrum life of a gardener’s son. So he launched forth with a strong arm and resolute spirit to hew his way among his fellows.
John Paul was only twelve or fourteen years of age, when he became a sailor on board a ship bound to Virginia.
Thus early were his footsteps directed to America, by which his whole future career was shaped.
After reaching America, he took the name of Jones. He rendered his new name immortal, and the real name John Paul is sunk in that of Paul Jones.
J. T. Headley (Arranged)