John Jones (1762–1840) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Jones 1762–1840

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1762 · Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Died 17 May 1840 · Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

Father Hezekiah Jones

Mother Ann Dibble

Siblings Ann Jones, Charles Jones, Daniel Jones, Franklin William Jones, Hannah Jones Noble, Hezekiah Jones, Isabel Jones, John Jones, Mary Jones, Nancy Rachel Jones, Robert Jones, Shadrack Jones

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hezekiah Jones

Ann Dibble

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Jones began in 1762 in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA. John Jones passed away in 1840 in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA.

Sources

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1762

Birth of John Jones in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1840

Death of John Jones in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jones

This ancestor line traces from Great Munden, Hertfordshire, England (1637) to Rowan County, North Carolina (1762) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Jones (1762–1840) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA. 4 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, 4 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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