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Absalom Jones 1799–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt. 1799

Birth Location: United States

Death Date: 1872

Death Location: Stoney Creek, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Father: Joseph Jones

Mother: Elizabeth Needham

Spouse(s): Mary Jones

Children(s): Catherine Ritenlough), Eliza John), Mary Jones, Joseph Jones, James Harris), Eliza Jones, Catherine Jones, Mary Jones, Victor Jones, James Jones

In 1799, Absalom Jones entered the world in United States, born to Joseph B Jones And Elizabeth Mary Needham. In 1798, Absalom Jones resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Absalom Jones married Mary Moore Jones, and had children including Catherine Jones Marr Ritenlough, Catherine Jones, Eliza Jane Jones Marr St John, Eliza Jane Jones, James Jones, James Jones Marr Harris, Joseph Ellery Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Victor W Jones. Absalom Jones passed away in 1872 in Stoney Creek, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Absalom Jones entered the world in United States, born to Joseph B Jones And Elizabeth Mary Needham.
  • In 1798, Absalom Jones resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Absalom Jones married Mary Moore Jones, and had children including Catherine Jones Marr Ritenlough, Catherine Jones, Eliza Jane Jones Marr St John, Eliza Jane Jones, James Jones, James Jones Marr Harris, Joseph Ellery Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Victor W Jones.
  • Absalom Jones passed away in 1872 in Stoney Creek, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Jones
1776–1858
Birth Location: Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Elizabeth Needham
1773–1848
Birth Location: New Jersey, New Jersey, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Jones
1808–1875
Birth Location: Ohio
MJ

Children(s)

Catherine Ritenlough)
1841–1917
Birth Location: Lincoln County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
CR
Eliza John)
1830–1893
Birth Location: Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada
EJ
Mary Jones
1838–1902
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada West
MJ
Joseph Jones
1828–1896
Birth Location: Saltfleet, Wentworth County, Canada West
JJ
James Harris)
1826–1911
Birth Location: Saltfleet, Wentworth South, Ontario, Canada
JH
Eliza Jones
1830–1894
Birth Location: Amherstburg, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
EJ
Catherine Jones
1841–1917
Birth Location: Canada West
CJ
Mary Jones
1838–1902
Birth Location: Lincoln, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
MJ
Victor Jones
1850–
Birth Location: Canada West
VJ
James Jones
1826–1911
Birth Location: Saltfleet, Wentworth South, Canada West,
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Absalom Jones's Ancestors

Self
Absalom Jones
1799–1872
Birth Place: United States
Parents
Joseph B Jones
1776–1858
Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Elizabeth (Mary) Needham
1773–1848
New Jersey, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Ebenezer Jones
1730–1791
Wales
Hannah
1737–1819
Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts Colony
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Jones
1726–1791
Phebe Pierce
1710–1790
Jonas Jones
1698–1777
Maria (Knight)
1702–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Jones
1697–1744
Elizabeth Pratt
1700–1750
Johann Knecht
1682–1722
Anna Hilsabeck
1684–1745

Absalom Jones's Descendants

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Absalom Jones (abt. 1799–1872) m. Mary (Moore) Jones (Abt 1808–17 Jul 1875)
  1. 1. Catherine (Jones (Marr:) Ritenlough) 1841–1917
  2. 2. Eliza (Jane Jones (Marr: St) John) 1830–1893 m. Harvey (Nelson St.) John 1822–1905 m. H. (Nelson St) John 1820–1905
    1. 1. Levinus (Wellington St.) John 1860–1927 m. Barbara (Dunham (Marr: St.) John) 1868–
      1. 1. Charles (E) Stjean 1883–
      2. 2. Isabel Stjean 1886–
      3. 3. Rosa (Gale) Stjean 1886–
      4. 4. Roy (Hamilton) Stjean 1888–
      5. 5. Harvey (E) Stjean 1890–
    2. 2. Minor (W St.) John\Jean 1867–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Ellen St) John 1850–1881
    4. 4. Minor (Edward St) John 1868–1924
    5. 5. Mary (Viola St.) John 1854–1862
    6. 6. Isabella (St) John 1859–1892
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Jones 1838–1902 m. Leviness (Wellington Van) Dusen 1831–1912
    1. 1. Amaris (Orissa Van Dusen (Marr: St.) John) 1856–1917
    2. 2. Sarah (C. Van Dusen (Marr:) Aldrich) 1876–1956
    3. 3. Lydia (Mae Van Dusen (Marr:) Bigelow) 1873–1943
    4. 4. Eliza (Jane Van Dusen (Marr:) Havens) 1861–1899
    5. 5. George (Emery Van) Dusen 1863–1915
    6. 6. Oliver (Clyde Van) Dusen 1898–1951
    7. 7. Leviness (W Van) Dusen 1858–1870
    8. 8. Wesley (Daniel Van) Dusen 1870–1945
    9. 9. Samuel (Clinton Van) Dusen 1866–1914
    10. 10. William (Miner Van) Dusen 1868–1939
  4. 4. Joseph (Ellery) Jones 1828–1896 m. Anna Apsey 1837–1912
    1. 1. Homer Jones 1873–1907
    2. 2. Alice (J) Jones 1853–1934 m. John Knowles 1849–1925
      1. 1. Nellie Knowles 1880–1974 m. John Monk 1880–1951
        1. 1. Esther (Alice) Monk 1903–1994 m. Edward (A.) Schaap 1896–1973
        2. 2. David Monk 1905–2000 m. Norena Smith 1905–1966
      2. 2. Edith Knowles 1874–1964 m. George (A) Weilnan 1874–1964
        1. 1. Delbert (J) Weilnan 1896–1985 m. Letha (Belle) Cass 1895–1991
        2. 2. Alice (M) Weilnan 1904–1985 m. Arthur (C) Miller 1900–1967
        3. 3. Stearl (G) WEILNAU 1902–1903
    3. 3. William (Ellery Jones) Sr 1857–1938 m. Emma (Mae) Jones 1865–1938
      1. 1. Lillian (Rose) Jones 1888–1936
      2. 2. Lloyd (R) Jones 1893–1971
      3. 3. William Jones 1903–1984
      4. 4. Mabel Jones 1897–1976
      5. 5. Edward (Thomas) Jones 1898–1971
      6. 6. Emma Jones 1900–1976
      7. 7. Myrtle (E) Jones 1886–1959 m. William (H) Graham 1884–
        1. 1. Lloyd (E) Graham 1906–
        2. 2. Ellery (J) Graham 1908–
        3. 3. Leslie (L) Graham 1910–1989
        4. 4. Lillian Graham 1912–
        5. 5. Ernest (L) Graham 1906– m. Estella (F) Post 1910–
        6. 6. Lucille (E) Graham 1916–
        7. 7. Clifford (Glen) Graham 1913–1921
      8. 8. Eva (May) Jones 1890–1949
      9. 9. Joseph (Timothy) Jones 1884–1969 m. Nellie (Paige) (Alderson) 1888–1962
        1. 1. Althea (May) Jones 1913–1987 m. Irwin (Henry) Paquette 1912–1979
        2. 2. Dorothy (Gertrude) Jones 1920–2001 m. Oscar (B) Larrivee 1913–1991 m. Harris (Hubert) Hewitt 1918–1981
        3. 3. Edna (B) Jones 1912–1972 m. Chester Pinkham 1904–1994
        4. 4. Ethel (L) Jones 1915–1973 m. Harry (H) Devenish 1907–2003
        5. 5. John (Ellery) Jones 1910–1964 m. Caroline (M) Castle 1924–2006
        6. 6. Eva (Marion) Jones 1924–1974
        7. 7. Harold (Lloyd) Jones 1917–1963
        8. 8. Edward (J) Jones 1928–1972
    4. 4. Victor Jones 1857–
    5. 5. Louisa Jones 1855–
    6. 6. Albert Jones 1860–1907
  5. 5. James (Jones (Marr:) Harris) 1826–1911 m. Jane Harris 1826–1900
    1. 1. Cathrine Vosper 1857–
    2. 2. Adolphus Jones 1846–1922
    3. 3. William Jones 1848–1929
    4. 4. Wesley (John) Jones 1852–
    5. 5. Alice (Matilda) Jones 1854–1907
    6. 6. Adelaide Jones 1855–1923
    7. 7. Catherine Jones 1857–1901
    8. 8. Charles Jones 1860–
  6. 6. Eliza (Jane) Jones 1830–1894
  7. 7. Catherine Jones 1841–1917
  8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) Jones 1838–1902
  9. 9. Victor (W.) Jones 1850–
  10. 10. James Jones 1826–1911

Absalom Jones's Timeline

18 Records

1798
1798
Absalom Jones resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1799
1799
Birth of Absalom Jones in United States of America
United States of America
1799
1799
Birth of Absalom Jones in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1799
abt. 1799
Birth of Absalom Jones in United States
United States
1800
1800
Age 1
Absalom Jones resided here in Philadelphia New Market Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia New Market Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1830
1830
Age 31
Absalom Jones resided here in Porter, Niagara, New York, USA
Porter, Niagara, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Absalom Jones resided here in Scioto, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Scioto, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1851
1851
Age 52
Absalom Jones resided here in Lincoln, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Lincoln, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1860
1860
Age 61
Absalom Jones resided here in Scioto, Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Scioto, Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1861
1861
Age 62
Absalom Jones resided here in All Places (Agricultural), Essex, Canada West, Canada
All Places (Agricultural), Essex, Canada West, Canada
1861
1861
Age 62
Absalom Jones resided here in Caistor, Lincoln, Canada West, Canada
Caistor, Lincoln, Canada West, Canada
1870
1870
Age 71
Absalom Jones resided here in Scioto, Camba, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Scioto, Camba, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1871
abt 1871
Age 72
Absalom Jones resided here in Caistor, Monck, Ontario
Caistor, Monck, Ontario
1872
1872
Age 73
Death of Absalom Jones in Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
1880
1880
Age 81
Absalom Jones resided here in Scioto, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Scioto, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1881
1881
Age 82
Absalom Jones resided here in Caistor, Monck, Ontario, Canada
Caistor, Monck, Ontario, Canada
1882
1882
Age 83
Death of Absalom Jones in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1882
1882
Age 83
Death of Absalom Jones in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt. 1799
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Philadelphia New Market Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Philadelphia New Market Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 43; Page: 244,245; Image: 100; Family History Library Film: 363346

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Porter, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Porter, Niagara, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 95; Page: 319; Family History Library Film: 0017155

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Scioto, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Scioto, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 698; Page: 347b

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Lincoln, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Lincoln, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11736; Page: 21; Line: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Scioto, Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Scioto, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: M653_992; Page: 125; Family History Library Film: 803992

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: All Places (Agricultural), Essex, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1021

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Caistor, Lincoln, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1047-1048

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Scioto, Camba, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scioto, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: M593_1226; Page: 251A

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Ontario, Canada; Year: 1871; Page Number: 134

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Caistor, Monck, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Caistor, Monck, Ontario; Roll: C-9918; Page: 51; Family No: 201

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scioto, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scioto, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1037; Page: 214A; Enumeration District: 080

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Caistor, Monck, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Caistor, Monck, Ontario; Roll: C_13254; Page: 2; Family No: 10

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1882
    Event Place: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stoney Creek, Hamilton Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
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