Who was Ambrose Jones?

Ambrose Jones (1748–1808) was born in Person, North Carolina, United States and died in Columbia, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Ambrose?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ambrose in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Ambrose?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Ambrose Jones 1748–1808

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ambrose Jones in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Jan 1748 · Person, North Carolina, United States

Died 18 Aug 1808 · Columbia, Georgia, United States

Father Ambrose Jones

Mother Catherine Collins

Siblings Aden Jones, Ann Jones, Capt Absalom John Jones Sr, Edmond Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Gabriel Jones, James Jones, Judith Jones, Margaret Jones, Mary Jones, Nancy Jones, Peggy Jones, Phoebe Jones, Reuben Jones, Sarah Jones X, Stephen Jones, Stephen L Jones, Uriah Jones, Vincent Jones

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Ambrose Jones 1748–1808

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ambrose Jones 1748–1808

Immediate Family

Parents

Ambrose Jones

Catherine Collins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ambrose Jones began in 1748 in Person, North Carolina, United States. Ambrose Jones passed away in 1808 in Columbia, Georgia, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1748

Birth of Ambrose Jones in Person, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1808

Death of Ambrose Jones in Columbia, Georgia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ambrose Jones

This ancestor line traces from Hopton, Shropshire, England (1604) to Person, North Carolina, United States (1748) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Ambrose Jones (1748–1808) was born in Person, North Carolina, United States and died in Columbia, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ambrose in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.