Who was Dorcas Jones?

Dorcas Jones (1659–1746) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Dorcas Jones 1659–1746

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 May 1659 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 Sep 1746 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father John Jones

Mother Dorcas Buss

Spouse Deacon Stone (1631–1715)

Children Jonathan Stone, Joseph Stone

Siblings Dr Edward Jones, Rebecca Jones

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA Massachusetts, Town Birth Records Ancestry Family Tree Lexington, Massachusetts Cemetery Records

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Biography

In 1659, Dorcas Jones entered the world in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john jones and dorcas buss. Dorcas Jones married deacon samuel stone, and had children including jonathan stone, joseph stone. Dorcas Jones passed away in 1746 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
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Record Lexington, Massachusetts Cemetery Records

Life Timeline

1659

Birth of Dorcas Jones in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Dorcas Jones was married

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1746

Death of Dorcas Jones in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas Jones

This ancestor line traces from Halifax West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1605) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1659) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Dorcas Jones (1659–1746) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas 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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