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Abel Jones 1757–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1757

Birth Location: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

Death Date: 1 Sep 1831

Death Location: Smithfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Jones

Mother: Susannah Williams

Spouse(s): Margaret Lewis

Children(s): James Jones, Mary Jones

Abel Jones was born in 1757 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA, the child of James Jones And Susannah Williams. In 1800, Abel Jones resided in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania. In 1810, Abel Jones resided in Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States. Abel Jones married Margaret Lewis, and had children including James Jones, Mary Jones. Abel Jones passed away in 1831 in Smithfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Abel Jones was born in 1757 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA, the child of James Jones And Susannah Williams.
  • In 1800, Abel Jones resided in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1810, Abel Jones resided in Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Abel Jones married Margaret Lewis, and had children including James Jones, Mary Jones.
  • Abel Jones passed away in 1831 in Smithfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jones
1707–1786
Birth Location: Cardiganshire County, Wales
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Susannah Williams
1717–1787
Birth Location: Lannemarth, Wales
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Lewis
1753–1839
Birth Location: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
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Children(s)

James Jones
1788–1856
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
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Mary Jones
1790–1869
Birth Location: –
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Abel Jones's Ancestors

Self
Abel Jones
1757–1831
Birth Place: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Parents
James Jones
1707–1786
Cardiganshire County, Wales
Susannah Williams
1717–1787
Lannemarth, Wales
Grandparents
Rev. (David) Jones
1668–1748
Llanwenog, Cardiganshire, Dyfed, Wales, United Kingdom
Esther (verch) Morgan
1668–1754
Altgoch, Llanwenog, Cardiganshire, Wales
WILLIAM (ap JAMES AKA James) Williams
1690–
Llanhamlach, Breconshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
John (Jones)
1642–1722
Catherine Roger
1636–1695
Morgan Rhydderg
1625–1680
Jane Griffith
1650–1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Morgan Jones
1620–1665
Esther Griffiths
1625–1662
Rhydderch Dafydd
1595–
Rhydderch Dafydd
1560–1605

Abel Jones's Descendants

1.
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Abel Jones (1757–1 Sep 1831) m. Margaret Lewis (30 March 1753–10 June 1839)
  1. 1. James Jones 1788–1856 m. Anna Ross 1801–1881
    1. 1. Sarah (Lucretia) Corder 1829–1885
    2. 2. Joanna Rhodes 1833–1916
    3. 3. Jeremiah (Burchinal) Jones 1842–1864
    4. 4. James (Ralph) Jones 1837–1924
    5. 5. Rhees (H.) Jones 1825–1890 m. Mary (F) Greenley 1829–
      1. 1. Thomas (P.) Jones 1872–
      2. 2. Mary (E) Jones 1854–
      3. 3. Jennie Jones 1856–
      4. 4. Charley Jones 1864–
      5. 5. Lida High 1853–1916
      6. 6. Carrie (L.) Jones 1858–
      7. 7. William (J.) Jones 1860–
      8. 8. Elizabeth (H.) Jones 1862–
      9. 9. Fannie (O.) Jones 1867–
      10. 10. Jessie (G.) Jones 1870–
      11. 11. Hannah Jones 1879–
    6. 6. Jesse (Evans) Jones 1840–1904
    7. 7. Eleanor (Margaret) Jones 1826–1839
    8. 8. Enoch (Lewis) Jones 1835–1911
  2. 2. Mary Jones 1790–1869

Abel Jones's Timeline

6 Records

1757
1757
Birth of Abel Jones in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
1800
1800
Age 43
Abel Jones resided here in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 53
Abel Jones resided here in Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
1813
7 Apr 1813
Age 56
Abel Jones resided here in New Castle, Delaware, USA
New Castle, Delaware, USA
1820
1820
Age 63
Abel Jones resided here in Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
1831
1 Sep 1831
Age 74
Death of Abel Jones in Smithfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Smithfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 38; Page: 596; Image: 253; Family History Library Film: 363341

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 49; Page: 84; Image: 00051; Family History Library Film: 0193675

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1813
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, U.S., Land Records, Delaware Public Archives; Delaware Land Records; Roll Number: 25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania; Page: 338; NARA Roll: M33_98; Image: 353

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1831
    Event Place: Smithfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Smithfield, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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