John Jones (1624–1706) was born in St Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England and died in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John William (Lt Gov) Jones 1624–1706

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Mar 1624 · St Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Died 17 Oct 1706 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Father John Joanes

Mother Margaret Of Stansty Edwards Jones

Spouse Hannah Eaton (1632–1707)

Children Abigail Jones, Caleb Jones, Diodate Jones, Hannah Jones, Isaac Jones, John Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones Williams, Nathaniel Jones, Rebecca Jones, Samuel Jones, Sarah Jones, Susannah Jones, Theophilus Eaton Jones, William Jones

Records

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of … Essex, England, Select Church of … Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Joanes

Margaret Of Stansty Edwards Jones

Spouse(s)

Children

Mary Elizabeth Jones Williams

Theophilus Eaton Jones

William Jones

Biography

John William (Lt Gov) Jones was born in 1624 in St Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, the child of john joanes and margaret of stansty edwards jones. John William (Lt Gov) Jones married hannah eaton, and had children including abigail jones, caleb jones, diodate jones, hannah jones, isaac jones, john jones, mary elizabeth jones williams, nathaniel jones, rebecca jones, samuel jones, sarah jones, susannah jones, theophilus eaton jones, william jones. John William (Lt Gov) Jones passed away in 1706 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories
4

Burial Records Connecticut, U.S., Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast

Life Timeline

1624

Birth of John William (Lt Gov) Jones in St Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Birth

1624

John William (Lt Gov) Jones was baptized in Chelmsford, Essex, England

Baptism

1706

Death of John William (Lt Gov) Jones in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Colony

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jones

This ancestor line traces from Denbighshire, Wales (1547) to St Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England (1624) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Jones (1624–1706) was born in St Leonard, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England and died in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 4 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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