1872
Red Oak Presbytery - Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas
"Your committee appointed to confer with those who might wish to present themselves as candidates for the ministry would report that we have confered with Bros. J. W. Stone, L. C. Collier, and Wm. C. rushing, and are satisfied that they are members in good standing in their respective congregations, and from experience, we believe them to be truly impressed to the great work. Bro. Rushing we learn was a candidate under the care of Madison Presbytery and has no letter, but promises to obtain one and present it to presbytery as soon as obtained. We recommend that they be taken under the care of this Presbytery as probationers for the ministry. That Bro. Rushing prepare a discourse on Rom. 5:1, Bro. Stone on St. John, 3:16 and Bro. Collier on 1 Peter 1:8 to be read at the next meeting of Presbytery. Respectfully Submitted, W. D. Wear, A. S. Hayer, C. W. Berry, Committee."
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 13, 1872, page 66]

1872
Red Oak Presbytery - Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas
Candidate present - J. W. Stone
"The Committee on examination submitted the following which was adopted.
We have examined Bros. R. J. Haynes, J. W. Stone, L. C. Collier, and W. C. Rushing on Literature and Theology as thoroughly as we could in our limited time and we are happy to say that their examination showed a commendable advancement in their studies, and an eager desire for that knowledge which is necessary in their preparation for the ministry. Respectfully submitted, D. G. Molloy, A. J. Haynes, John Collier."
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 3 & 5, 1872, pages 68 & 74]

1873
Red Oak Presbytery - Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas
Candidate present - J. W. Stone
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 24, 1873, page 85]

1873
J. W. Stone - Mansfield, Texas
Candidate - Red Oak Presbytery, Brazos Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1873, page 104]

1873
Red Oak Presbytery - Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Candidate present - J. W. Stone
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 2, 1873, page 97]

1874
Red Oak Presbytery - West Fork Church, Tarrant County, Texas
Candidate present - J. W. Stone
J. W. Stone licensed by the presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 9 & 11, 1874, pages 108 & 113-114]

1874
J. W. Stone - Mansfield, Texas
Licentiate - Red Oak Presbytery, Brazos Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1874, page 102]

1874
Red Oak Presbytery - New Hope Congregation, Dallas County, Texas
Licentiate present - J. W. Stone
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 10, 1874, page 118]

1875
Red Oak Presbytery - Johnson Station, Tarrant County, Texas
Licentiate present - J. W. Stone
J. W. Stone ordained by presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the Red Oak Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 2 & 5, 1875, pages 128 & 137]

1880
J. W. Stone - Mansfield, Texas
Minister - Red Oak Presbytery, Trinity Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1880, page 121]

1881
J. W. Stone - Paris, Tenn.
Minister - Hopewell Presbytery, West Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1881, page 85]

1882
J. W. Stone - Paris, Tenn.
Minister - Hopewell Presbytery, West Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1882, page 115]

1883
J. W. Stone - Bowling Green, Ky.
Minister - Logan Presbytery, Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1883, page 126]

1884
J. W. Stone - Bowling Green, Ky.
Minister - Logan Presbytery, Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1884, page 116]

1885
2-4 April 1885
Logan Presbytery
Rev. J. W. Stone - Moderator

1885
J. W. Stone - Bowling Green, Ky.
Minister - Logan Presbytery, Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1885, page 131]

1886
J. W. Stone - Bowling Green, Ky.
Minister - Logan Presbytery, Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1886, page 159]

1888
J. Wood Stone - Bowling Green, Ky.
Minister - Red River Presbytery, Texas Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1886, page 173]

1889
J. W. Stone, Winchester, Tenn.
Minister - Tennessee Presbytery, Tennessee Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1889, page 184]

1891
J. W. Stone, Winchester, Tenn.
Minister - Elk Presbytery, Tennessee Synod
Commissioner to General Assembly - Owensboro, Kentucky - May 21-28, 1891
Served on Committee on Education
The Special Order was taken up, which was the discussion of Sunday-school interests, whereupon the Rev. M. B. De Witt, D.D., General Superintendent of Sunday-school work, presented his report, and delivered an address. And in accordance with a programme arranged by the General Superintendent, addresses were also made by Rev. J. W. Stone, and Ruling Elder A. C. Stewart. [May 25, 1891]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1891, pages 6, 9, 14, 48, 134]

1893
J. W. Stone, Waco, Texas
Waco Presbytery, Texas Synod
Pastor -Waco Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Waco, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1893, pages 156, 284]

1894
J. Wood Stone - Waco, Texas
Waco Presbytery, Texas Synod
Pastor -Waco Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Waco, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1894, pages 170, 296]

1895
J. Wood Stone - Waco, Texas
Waco Presbytery, Texas Synod
Pastor -Waco Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Waco, Texas
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, pages 177, 306]

1896
J. W. Stone - Drake, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, page 175]

1897
J. Wood Stone - Sterling, Col.
Minister - Rocky Mountain Presbytery, Kansas Synod
Pastor - Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Sterling, Colorado
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, pages 173, 284]

1898
J. Wood Stone - Sterling, Col.
Minister - Rocky Mountain Presbytery, Kansas Synod
Pastor - Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Sterling, Colorado
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, pages 194, 298]

1899
J. Wood Stone - Sterling, Col.
Minister - Rocky Mountain Presbytery, Kansas Synod
Pastor - Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Sterling, Colorado
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, pages 90a, 202a]

1900
J. Wood Stone - Sterling, Col.
Minister - Rocky Mountain Presbytery, Kansas Synod
Pastor - Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Sterling, Colorado
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, pages 109a, 217a]

1901
J. W. Stone - Hanford, Cal.
Minister - Tulare Presbytery, Pacific Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, page 277a]

1902
J. W. Stone - In transitu
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 253a]

1903
J. Wood Stone - Drake, Ky.
Minister - Logan Presbytery, Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Rockfield, Warren County, Kentucky
Pastor - Trinity Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Richpond, Warren County, Kentucky
Pastor - Woodburn Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Woodburn, Warren County, Kentucky
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1903, pages 114a, 207a]

1904
Ordained Ministers Deceased
NAME: Stone, J. Wood
OCCUPATION: (c.) [charge]
PRESBYTERY: Logan
PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Bowling Green, Ky.
DATE: July 4, 1904
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1905, page 148a]

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church will mourn the death of Rev. J. Wood Stone, which occurred at Bowling Green, Ky., July 4, 1904, after an illness of many months. Brother Stone's clean, pious life, his fearless advocacy of what he conceived to be right, and his high order of talent won for him a coveted place in the hearts of his brethren. He has held pastoral charges in Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, California, Colorado and Oregon. He was fifty-three years of age and a native of Texas, and leaves a mother and several brothers and sisters in that state. He is survived also by a wife and two children. His funeral took place on Wednesday, the 5th, at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bowling Green, being conducted by J. S. Grider, D.D., of Smith's Grove, Ky.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, July 14, 1904, page 51]

Stone-Wood Collection, Manuscripts, Kentucky Building, Western Kentucky University
has "J. W. Stone Tithe Book, 1888-[1904]" and Jonathan Wood & Josie Belle Stone's "Memorandum of Expenditures", Jan. 1887-April 1904 which documents his ministry and household expenses. Also present are photographs; pages from his Bible, clippings and sermon notes found in his Bible; a letter written while he was in Lebanon, Tennessee (where he completed his theological education at Cumberland University) to his parents, May [15?], 1875; biographical notes on Stone & Rev. J. A. McDonald entries in the May 1883-May 1886 Logan Presbytery minutes; his will dated August 14, 1903; letter written by his mother, Emily Ann Wood, describing his death and funeral, July 5, 1904; letter from trustee W. M. Sloss to widow Josie
Belle Goodrum Stone giving permission for her burial with J. Wood Stone "in the lot owned by the two churches Trinity and Woodburn, purchased for its preachers", July 9, 1938; & Smallhouse Marble Works certification of the foundation and "guarantee that the said monument shall stand perfectly strait and alright....", Nov. 18, 1905.