Who was Thomas Jones?

Thomas Jones (1734–1823) was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Friendville, Blount, Tennessee USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Jones 1734–1823

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Jul 1734 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 19 Jan 1823 · Friendville, Blount, Tennessee USA

Father Francis Jones

Mother Jane Wallis

Spouse Jane Smith

Children Rachel Elizabeth Jones

Siblings James Jones, Rachel Jones, Samuel Jones

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census … Pennsylvania, Compiled Marriage Records U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Jones

Jane Wallis

Spouse(s)

Jane Smith

Children

Rachel Elizabeth Jones

Biography

In 1734, Thomas Jones entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, born to francis jones and jane wallis. In 1801, Thomas Jones resided in Blount County, TN. Thomas Jones married jane smith, and had children including rachel elizabeth jones. Thomas Jones passed away in 1823 in Friendville, Blount, Tennessee USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Census Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Marriage Records Pennsylvania, Compiled Marriage Records
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Record U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607–1943

Life Timeline

1734

Birth of Thomas Jones in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Birth

1801

Thomas Jones resided here in Blount County, TN

Residence

1823

Death of Thomas Jones in Friendville, Blount, Tennessee USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Jones

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, England (1655) to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (1734) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Jones (1734–1823) was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Friendville, Blount, Tennessee USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.
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