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Alta Jones 1896–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 november 1896

Birth Location: Nash

Death Date: 1938

Death Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Jones

Mother: Joanna Baines

Spouse(s): Willis Taylor, Luther Whitley

Children(s): Olzie Whitley-Carpenter-Holland, Olzie Taylor

The story of Alta Jones began in 1896 in Nash. In 1920, Alta Jones resided in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Alta Jones resided in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina. Alta Jones married Luther P Whitley, Willis Alfred Taylor, and had children including Olzie Mae Taylor, Olzie Mae Whitley Carpenter Holland, Willis R Taylor. Alta Jones passed away in 1938 in Nash County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Alta Jones began in 1896 in Nash.
  • In 1920, Alta Jones resided in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Alta Jones resided in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina.
  • Alta Jones married Luther P Whitley, Willis Alfred Taylor, and had children including Olzie Mae Taylor, Olzie Mae Whitley Carpenter Holland, Willis R Taylor.
  • Alta Jones passed away in 1938 in Nash County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alta Jones's Ancestors

Self
Alta Jones
1896–1938
Birth Place: Nash
Parents
William Russell Jones
1872–1929
Home- Nash County
Joanna Baines
1876–1900
Jackson, Nash co., NC
Grandparents
James Jones
1843–1886
North Carolina
Mittie (Ann) Deans
1853–1907
Nashville, Nash, North Carolina, USA
John (Thomas) Baines
1850–1925
Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Mahalia (Ann) Baines
1852–1940
Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alta Jones's Descendants

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Alta Jones (1 november 1896–1938) m. Willis (Alfred) Taylor (30 Aug 1892–1 Feb 1958) m. Luther (P.) Whitley (Oct 1893–25 Dec 1930)
  1. 1. Olzie (Mae) Whitley-Carpenter-Holland 1918–2004 m. Willie (Freeman) Carpenter 1916–1953 m. Edgar Holland 1918–
    1. 1. Linwood (Revel) Carpenter 1951–2015
    2. 2. Joseph (Lee) Carpenter 1935–1999
    3. 3. Cecil Carpenter 1937–2004
    4. 4. Luther Carpenter 1938–1939
  2. 2. Olzie (Mae) Taylor 1918–

Alta Jones's Timeline

5 Records

1896
1 november 1896
Birth of Alta Jones in Nash
Nash
1920
1920
Age 24
Alta Jones resided here in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Alta Jones resided here in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina
Jackson, Nash, North Carolina
1938
5 Jun 1938
Age 42
Death of Alta Jones in Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1938
1938
Age 42
Death of Alta Jones in Nash County, North Carolina, USA
Nash County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 november 1896
    Event Place: Nash
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 1192
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: 1709; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 196.0; FHL microfilm: 2341443
    [4] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 1192

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina; Roll: 1709; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 196.0; FHL microfilm: 2341443

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1938
    Event Place: Jackson, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Nash County, North Carolina, USA

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