Who was Bennett Jones?

Bennett Jones (1806–1822) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Iredell, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bennett Jones 1806–1822

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 14 Apr 1806 · North Carolina, United States

Died 28 May 1822 · Iredell, North Carolina, United States

Father John Morley Hugh Jones

Mother Ruth Baskett

Siblings Ann Jones, Calvin R Jones, Eliza Jones, Elizabeth Jones, George Washington Jones, John Morley Jones Jr, Nancy Jones, Rebecca Jones, Ruth Mathews Jones, Thomas Jones, William Basket Jones

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Morley Hugh Jones

Ruth Baskett

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No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Bennett Jones began in 1806 in North Carolina, United States. Bennett Jones passed away in 1822 in Iredell, North Carolina, United States.

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1806

Birth of Bennett Jones in North Carolina, United States

Birth

1822

Death of Bennett Jones in Iredell, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bennett Jones

This ancestor line traces from Of Chatham, Alexander, North Carolina, United States (1742) to North Carolina, United States (1806) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bennett Jones (1806–1822) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Iredell, North Carolina, 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 Bennett 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 3 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.
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