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Alexander Jones 1786–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1786

Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 20 October 1844

Death Location: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Elisha Jones

Mother: Jerusha Fowlkes\Watson

Spouse(s): Susannah Woodley

Children(s): Thomas Jones, Joshua Jones, James Jones, Moses Jones, Amanda Jones, Burrell Jones, Robert Jones

In 1786, Alexander Jones entered the world in Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Elisha Jones And Jerusha Fowlkes Watson. In 1830, Alexander Jones resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Alexander Jones married Susannah Woodley, and had children including Amanda J Jones, Burrell T Jones, James Burl Jones, Joshua W Jones, Moses A Jones, Robert W Jones, Susan D Jones, Thomas W Jones. Alexander Jones passed away in 1844 in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1786, Alexander Jones entered the world in Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Elisha Jones And Jerusha Fowlkes Watson.
  • In 1830, Alexander Jones resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Alexander Jones married Susannah Woodley, and had children including Amanda J Jones, Burrell T Jones, James Burl Jones, Joshua W Jones, Moses A Jones, Robert W Jones, Susan D Jones, Thomas W Jones.
  • Alexander Jones passed away in 1844 in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Jones's Ancestors

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Alexander Jones
1786–1844
Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Elisha Jones
1762–1848
Pittsylvania, VA., USA
Jerusha Fowlkes\Watson
1763–1810
Pittsylvania, VA., USA
Grandparents
Alice Justice
1739–1812
Charles City, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Jones's Descendants

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Alexander Jones (1786–20 October 1844) m. Susannah Woodley (24 Oct 1781–20 January 1844)
  1. 1. Thomas (W.) Jones 1808–1853 m. Catharine (America) Pittman 1816–1870 m. Betsie Pittman 1808–1860
    1. 1. John (Thomas) Jones 1839–1885 m. Jemima (Allie) George 1841–1880
      1. 1. George (Washington) Jones 1871–1919
      2. 2. Lizzie Jones 1868–
      3. 3. Marie Jones 1874–
      4. 4. Allie Jones 1875–
      5. 5. Johnnie Jones 1879–
    2. 2. Alexander Jones 1833–
    3. 3. Rice (Preston) Jones 1835–1891
  2. 2. Joshua (W) Jones 1817–1883
  3. 3. James (Burl) Jones 1811–1855
  4. 4. Moses (A.) Jones 1820–1882
  5. 5. Amanda (J) Jones 1823–1845
  6. 6. Burrell (T) Jones –1864
  7. 7. Robert (W) Jones 1814–1833

Alexander Jones's Timeline

4 Records

1786
1786
Birth of Alexander Jones in Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
1830
1830
Age 44
Alexander Jones resided here in Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1844
20 October 1844
Age 58
Death of Alexander Jones in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
1845
18 Feb 1845
Age 59
Alexander Jones - Probate in Madison, Illinois, USA
Madison, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Orange County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Sangamon, Illinois; Series: M19; Roll: 24; Page: 137; Family History Library Film: 0007649

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1844
    Event Place: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Madison County, Illinois Probate Case Files, Ca. 1813-1903; Author: Illinois. Probate Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Illinois

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