In answer to your question, don't know if we are related. But I'm also looking into Shelby County researching the Jones family.

I have Clarence Jones, born May 1869/70, living in Spearman Shelby County and married to Mollie (Freeman?) Jones, born 1870 -- they married in 1887. Do you happen to have an Andrew Clarence Jones, May 1869/70, somewhere in your family. I'm trying to pinpoint his parents. Thanks.