YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Jones 1754–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1754

Birth Location: King William, King William, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1833

Death Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Father: Dr. II

Mother: Elizabeth Jones

Spouse(s): Martha Shackelford, Lucy Story, Elizabeth Gillespie, Harriett Colton

Children(s): Dr. II, Caleb Jones, Martha Jones, Wiley Jones, Thomas Jones, Sarah Jones, Maria Jones, Benjamin Jones, Robert Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Sally Jones, Aquilla III, Elizabeth Jones, Sarah Jones, Benjamin Jones

Benjamin Jones was born in 1754 in King William, King William, Virginia, United States, the child of Dr Aquilla Jones Ii And Elizabeth Jones. Benjamin Jones married Elizabeth Gillespie, Harriett Emily Colton, Lucy Story, Martha Shackelford, Mrs Benjamin Jones, and had children including Aquilla Jones Iii, Benjamin Franklin Jones, Benjamin Jones, Caleb Calis Jones, Dr Aquilla Jones Ii, Elizabeth Hannah Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Katherine Jones, Maria Jones, Martha Ann Jones, Robert Rivers Jones, Sally Jones, Sarah Jones, Susanna Jones, Thomas Jones, Wiley Jones. Benjamin Jones passed away in 1833 in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Benjamin Jones
BJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Benjamin Jones was born in 1754 in King William, King William, Virginia, United States, the child of Dr Aquilla Jones Ii And Elizabeth Jones.
  • Benjamin Jones married Elizabeth Gillespie, Harriett Emily Colton, Lucy Story, Martha Shackelford, Mrs Benjamin Jones, and had children including Aquilla Jones Iii, Benjamin Franklin Jones, Benjamin Jones, Caleb Calis Jones, Dr Aquilla Jones Ii, Elizabeth Hannah Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Katherine Jones, Maria Jones, Martha Ann Jones, Robert Rivers Jones, Sally Jones, Sarah Jones, Susanna Jones, Thomas Jones, Wiley Jones.
  • Benjamin Jones passed away in 1833 in Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. II
1754–1883
Birth Location: King William Co, VA
DI
Elizabeth Jones
1720–1795
Birth Location: King William Parish, King William, Virginia, USA
EJ

Spouses(s)

Martha Shackelford
1755–1782
Birth Location: Williamsburg, James, Virginia, United States
MS
Lucy Story
1743–1815
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
LS
Elizabeth Gillespie
1765–1826
Birth Location: Albermarle, Virginia, United States
EG
Harriett Colton
1836–1884
Birth Location: Shelby, Macomb, Michigan, USA
HC

Children(s)

Dr. II
1754–1883
Birth Location: King William Co, VA
DI
Caleb Jones
1790–1862
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
CJ
Martha Jones
1774–1820
Birth Location: King William, King William, Virginia, United States
MJ
Wiley Jones
1779–1819
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, United States
WJ
Thomas Jones
1776–1839
Birth Location: King William, King William, Virginia, United States
TJ
Sarah Jones
1780–
Birth Location: Belews Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
SJ
Maria Jones
1796–1846
Birth Location: Belews Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
MJ
Benjamin Jones
1781–1848
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
BJ
Robert Jones
1797–1870
Birth Location: Meherrin, Brunswick, Virginia, United States
RJ
Elizabeth Jones
1793–
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
EJ
Sally Jones
1795–
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
SJ
Aquilla III
–1883
Birth Location: –
AI
Elizabeth Jones
1802–
Birth Location: Belews Creek, Stokes, North Carolina, United States
EJ
Sarah Jones
1791–
Birth Location: Belews Creek, Stokes, North Carolina
SJ
Benjamin Jones
1794–
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, USA
BJ

Benjamin Jones's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Jones
1754–1833
Birth Place: King William, King William, Virginia, United States
Parents
Dr. Aquilla Jones II
1754–1883
King William Co, VA
Elizabeth Jones
1720–1795
King William Parish, King William, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Jones
1754–1833
King William, King William, Virginia, United States
Martha Shackelford
1755–1782
Williamsburg, James, Virginia, United States
Isaac Cooper
1699–1780
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Tabitha Millay
1710–1737
Curry, Somerset, , England
Great-Grandparents
Dr. II
1754–1883
Elizabeth Jones
1720–1795
Captain IV
1718–1772
Hannah Briggs
1719–1774
Earl Cooper
1661–1732
Hester Burrows
1665–1706
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Jones
1754–1833
Martha Shackelford
1755–1782
Isaac Cooper
1699–1780
Tabitha Millay
1710–1737

Benjamin Jones's Descendants

1.
BJ
Benjamin Jones (28 Mar 1754–1833) m. Martha Shackelford (1755–1782) m. Lucy Story (1743–16 Sep 1815) m. Elizabeth Gillespie (1765–14 Feb 1826) m. Harriett (Emily) Colton (24 Jul 1836–12 Feb 1884)
  1. 1. Dr. (Aquilla Jones) II 1754–1883 m. Letty Hooper 1780–1826 m. Elizabeth Jones 1720–1795
    1. 1. John (Lee) Jones 1808–1886 m. Mary (Harris) Tooley 1807–1888
      1. 1. Simon Jones 1846–1871 m. Caroline Woods 1831–1920
        1. 1. Virgil Jones 1879– m. Libit 1877–
        2. 2. Mose (Henry) Jones 1873– m. Snow (Belle) Withers 1877–1905 m. Mary (Dell) Jones 1887–
        3. 3. Monroe (C) Jones 1877–1957
        4. 4. Simon (B Jones) ii 1872–
        5. 5. Charlie (Eddie) Jones 1875–1957 m. Mattie (Lee) Jones 1896–1977 m. Lily (E) Moore 1892–1920 m. Ellen Clark 1872– m. Ellen (Hettie) Hart 1874– m. Lizzie Jones 1893– m. Marthie 1874–
        6. 6. Joseph Jones 1864–
        7. 7. Robert Jones 1875–
        8. 8. Albert (P) Jones 1868–1941
        9. 9. W. (T.) Jones 1859–
        10. 10. Dora Jones 1862–
        11. 11. Columbus Jones 1866–
      2. 2. John (Columbus) Jones 1852–1863
      3. 3. Phoebe Davis 1818–1920 m. Sam Davis 1813–1880
        1. 1. Sammy (J.) Davis 1850–1922 m. Delia Davis 1868–1937
        2. 2. John Davis 1866–
        3. 3. Thomas Davis 1868– m. Pollie Jones 1870–1944
        4. 4. Tobie Davis 1861–1922 m. Bulah Cartwright 1861–1922
        5. 5. Susan Davis 1856– m. Aaron Jones 1855–
        6. 6. Sallie Davis 1863–1944 m. Israel Ingram 1860–
        7. 7. James ("Jim" Poke) Davis 1855–1929 m. Margaret ("Maggie") Suggs 1867–1942 m. Martha (J.) Brooks 1860–1892 m. Annie Eaton 1875–
        8. 8. Amanda Davis 1844–
        9. 9. John (L) Davis 1848–
        10. 10. Absalom Davis 1849–
        11. 11. Elijah (G.) Davis 1850–1922
        12. 12. Wesley (W) Davis 1859–1923
        13. 13. William (H.) Davis 1851–
        14. 14. Thomas (A) Davis 1856–1943
        15. 15. James ("Jim" Poke) Davis? 1853–1925
      4. 4. Patsie Jones 1840–
      5. 5. Aaron Jones 1842–1920
        1. 1. Mary Jone 1880–
        2. 2. Anna Jones 1883–
      6. 6. Eleanor Jones 1830–1864
      7. 7. Aquilla (Hooper) Jones 1831–1916
      8. 8. Jerusha (Ann) Jones 1833–1871 m. Samuel (L.) Hoss 1830–1871
      9. 9. Patrick (Henry) Jones 1838–1891
      10. 10. Augustus (M) Jones 1839–1865
      11. 11. Elizabeth Jones 1843–1923
      12. 12. Charles (Wesley) Jones 1844–1864
      13. 13. Louise (M) Jones 1847–1932
      14. 14. Mary (Elizabeth) Jones 1843–1923 m. John (Horace) Murray 1851–1913
        1. 1. Thomas (Henry) Murry 1833–1963 m. Corinne (R) Burroughs 1889–1967
        2. 2. John (Lee) Murry 1879–1957 m. Nannie M. 1885–1917 m. Lena Larimore 1879–
        3. 3. Horace (Earl) Murry 1882–1957 m. Magaret (J) Murray 1892– m. Corinne (R) Burroughs 1889–1967
        4. 4. Nannie (H.) Murray 1875–1875
      15. 15. Lawrence Jones 1846–1858
    2. 2. Malina Jones 1807–1837
    3. 3. Malinda Jones 1807–1837
    4. 4. Wilkerson ((Wilkinson)) Jones 1807–1883 m. Mary (Ann) Johnson 1812–1863
      1. 1. Sarah (Caroline) Jones 1837–1900 m. Levi Nance 1822–1906
        1. 1. Charlotte (Virginia) Sellars 1857–1935 m. Tilford (Marion) Hogan 1851–1933
      2. 2. Wesley Jones 1836–
      3. 3. Matilda (Enola) Jones 1845–
      4. 4. Mary (Elander) Jones 1843–
      5. 5. Felix (Wilburn) Jones 1830–1880
      6. 6. Martha (Jane Reins) Jones 1832–1902
      7. 7. Ann (Elizabeth) Jones 1835–
      8. 8. Thomas (Wilkinson) Jones 1839–
      9. 9. John (Aquilla) Jones 1845–
    5. 5. Wiley Jones 1799–1839
    6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Jones 1801–1864
    7. 7. Wesley Jones 1805–1870
    8. 8. Elizabeth Jones 1746–1840
    9. 9. Wilkinson (Boyce) Jones 1773–1843
    10. 10. Melinda Jones 1812–
    11. 11. Cadwallader Jones 1738–1826
    12. 12. Reuben Jones 1756–1811
    13. 13. Gabriel Jones 1756–1820
    14. 14. Joshua Jones 1751–1815
    15. 15. Sarah Jones 1759–1760
    16. 16. Charles Jones 1744–1835
    17. 17. John Jones 1750–1819 m. Mary ((Polly)) Bennett 1755–1849
      1. 1. William Jones 1770–1844 m. Amy Barber 1770–1864
        1. 1. Burwell Jones 1813–1849 m. Elizabeth Clifton 1820–1860 m. Alice (Candace) Brown 1804–1890
        2. 2. James (Alvin) Jones 1819–1882
        3. 3. ELIZABETH (BETSY) JONES 1803–1860
        4. 4. Bennet Jones 1801–1863
        5. 5. John (William Sr) Jones 1817–1865
        6. 6. Harrison Jones 1808–1880
        7. 7. Zecheriah (P) Jones 1801–1880
        8. 8. William (W) Jones 1799–1870
        9. 9. Claudius Jones 1801–1863
        10. 10. Walton (B.) Jones 1806–1888
        11. 11. Charlotte (Rachel) Jones 1804–1850
      2. 2. Edmund Jones 1786–1857
      3. 3. Thomas JONES 1801–1891
      4. 4. Mary ((Polly)) Jones 1785–1849
      5. 5. Samuel (?) Jones 1807–
      6. 6. Nancy Jones 1787–
      7. 7. Lydia (Ann) Jones 1777–1863
      8. 8. Thomas Jones 1779–1829
      9. 9. Patsey Jones 1781–1848
      10. 10. Ezekiel Jones 1773–1844
  2. 2. Caleb (Calis) Jones 1790–1862 m. Dilany Madaris 1801–1869
    1. 1. Rebecca Jones 1803–1883
    2. 2. Celia (B) Jones 1834–1905
    3. 3. Sallie (C) Jones 1832–1905
  3. 3. Martha (Ann) Jones 1774–1820
  4. 4. Wiley Jones 1779–1819
  5. 5. Thomas Jones 1776–1839 m. Laviney Jones 1780–1847 m. Elizabeth Jones 1780– m. Margaret Stegall 1783–1830 m. Margaret Stegall 1783–1830
    1. 1. Thomas (West) Jones 1799–1873
    2. 2. Wiley (Barnebas) Jones 1804–1860 m. Mary (Magdaline House) (Jones) 1805–1860
      1. 1. Seburn Jones 1827–1880
      2. 2. Drucilla Jones 1845–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Jones 1849–
      4. 4. Louise Jones 1842–
      5. 5. Polly Jones 1843–
      6. 6. Narcissus Jones 1825–1862
      7. 7. Meary Jones 1853–
      8. 8. Mary (J Molly) Jones 1860–
      9. 9. Solomon (D) Jones 1830–1900
      10. 10. Mary (Frances) Jones 1832–1879
      11. 11. William (P) Jones 1825–
      12. 12. Martha Jones 1836–1850
      13. 13. Malinda Jones 1841–
      14. 14. Susan Jones 1833–
      15. 15. Mary (Ann) Jones 1834–
    3. 3. Martin (Luther) Jones 1813–1892
    4. 4. Martha Jones 1805–1847
    5. 5. William (Wesley) Jones 1824–1872
    6. 6. John (R) Jones 1818–1865
    7. 7. Barnibas Jones 1805–1852
  6. 6. Sarah Jones 1780–
  7. 7. Maria Jones 1796–1846
  8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) Jones 1781–1848 m. Malina ((Lina)) PACE 1784–1833
  9. 9. Robert (Rivers) Jones 1797–1870
  10. 10. Elizabeth Jones 1793–
  11. 11. Sally Jones 1795–
  12. 12. Aquilla (Jones) III –1883
  13. 13. Elizabeth (Hannah) Jones 1802–
  14. 14. Sarah Jones 1791–
  15. 15. Benjamin Jones 1794–

Benjamin Jones's Timeline

3 Records

1754
28 Mar 1754
Birth of Benjamin Jones in King William, King William, Virginia, United States
King William, King William, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 36
Benjamin Jones was married in Stokes Co, NC
Stokes Co, NC
1833
1833
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Jones in Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1754
    Event Place: King William, King William, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1754; Birth city: King William Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Stokes Co, NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1754; Birth city: King William Co; Birth state: VA
Find more search results for Benjamin Jones

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE