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Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones 1800–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1800

Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 17 Apr 1873

Death Location: Retreat, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Jones

Mother: Mary Whaley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Llewellyn, Louisa Pursley

Children(s): Rachel Jones, Marshall Jones, Eli Jones, Nancy Jones, Martha Jones, H Jones, Joshua Jones, Flora Jones, Isaac Jones, Lydia Jones, Jonas Jones, James Jones, John Jones, Elizabeth Jones, daughter Jones

In 1800, Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones entered the world in Jackson County, Georgia, USA, born to James Jones And Mary Whaley. In 1830, Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided in Marion, Illinois, USA. In 1840, Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided in Marion, Illinois, USA. Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones married Elizabeth Llewellyn, Louisa Luisy Pursley, and had children including Beach Jones, Daughter Jones, Eli Thomas Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Flora C Jones, H C Jones, Isaac Jones, James Jones, John Samuel Jones, Jonas Jones, Joshua Thomas Jones, Lydia Jones, Marshall Beach Jones, Martha Hester Jones, Nancy Evelyn Jones, Rachel Jones. Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones passed away in 1873 in Retreat, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1800, Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones entered the world in Jackson County, Georgia, USA, born to James Jones And Mary Whaley.
  • In 1830, Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided in Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1840, Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided in Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones married Elizabeth Llewellyn, Louisa Luisy Pursley, and had children including Beach Jones, Daughter Jones, Eli Thomas Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Flora C Jones, H C Jones, Isaac Jones, James Jones, John Samuel Jones, Jonas Jones, Joshua Thomas Jones, Lydia Jones, Marshall Beach Jones, Martha Hester Jones, Nancy Evelyn Jones, Rachel Jones.
  • Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones passed away in 1873 in Retreat, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jones
1768–1802
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Mary Whaley
1771–1847
Birth Location: Sinepuxton, Worcester, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Llewellyn
1816–1887
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Louisa Pursley
1807–1847
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Rachel Jones
1829–1880
Birth Location: Illinois
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Marshall Jones
1853–1933
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Eli Jones
1849–1927
Birth Location: Marion County, Illinois
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Nancy Jones
1854–1918
Birth Location: Illinois
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Martha Jones
1857–1925
Birth Location: Harrison County, Texas, USA
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H Jones
1851–1852
Birth Location: –
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Joshua Jones
1861–
Birth Location: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
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Flora Jones
1868–
Birth Location: Marion Co, Illinois
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Isaac Jones
1827–1884
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, USA
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Lydia Jones
1837–
Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, USA
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Jonas Jones
1841–
Birth Location: –
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James Jones
1842–
Birth Location: –
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John Jones
1845–1927
Birth Location: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, United States
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Elizabeth Jones
1838–
Birth Location: Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, U.S.A.
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daughter Jones
1832–
Birth Location: Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, U.S.A.
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Eli Jones's Ancestors

Self
Eli Jones
1800–1873
Birth Place: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
Parents
James * Jones
1768–1802
Georgia, United States
Mary (*) Whaley
1771–1847
Sinepuxton, Worcester, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John (James *) Jones
1705–1787
Esgair Evan, Llanbrynmair, Montgomery, Wales
Jane (*) Meek
1712–1780
Montgomery, Montgomeryshire, Wales
William (*) Whaley
1750–1795
Sinepuxent, Worcester, Maryland, USA
Hannah (*) Round
1753–1805
Sinepuxent, Worcester, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jones
1675–1748
Eleanor Evans
1680–1748
Humphrey Jones
1674–1733
Jane David
1676–1766
William Wale
1723–1774
Martha Dale
1723–1778
James (Rownd)
1720–1774
Rhoda Cropper
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jones
1630–1704
Susannah Ramsey
1642–1702

Eli Jones's Descendants

1.
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Eli (Whaley "Hoss" *) Jones (14 May 1800–17 Apr 1873) m. Elizabeth Llewellyn (11 July 1816–3 Dec 1887) m. Louisa ((Luisy) *) Pursley (18 Mar 1807–1847)
  1. 1. Rachel (*) Jones 1829–1880 m. Charles (D) Gilley 1823–1923 m. William (James *) Tabor 1814–1847
    1. 1. Ruben (William "Rube") Gilley 1857–1920
    2. 2. Abner (Wilson) Gilley 1854–1916
    3. 3. Gabriel (Dereen "Gabe") Gilley 1859–1912
    4. 4. Mary (Jane "Janey") Gilley 1860–1930
    5. 5. George (Washington) Gilley 1847–1928 m. Lucinda (Catherine) Borden 1841–1923
      1. 1. Charles (Daniel) Gilley 1872–1943
      2. 2. George (Washington) Parmer 1867–1941
      3. 3. William (H) Gilley 1882–
      4. 4. Sarah (Pauline "Lina") Gilley 1878–1969 m. J (H) Bryant 1873–1956
        1. 1. Walter (Washington) Bryant 1896–1955
        2. 2. Charlotte (M.) Bryant 1911–1992
        3. 3. Alice (Opal) Bryant 1922–1965
        4. 4. Otto (Frank) Bryant 1908–1984
        5. 5. Onetta (Leta) Bryant 1918–2011
        6. 6. George (Hawkins) Bryant 1914–1986
      5. 5. Frances ("Fannie") Gilley 1875–
      6. 6. Emiline Gilley 1878–
    6. 6. William (R *) Tabor 1843–1890 m. Mary (C *) Turner 1859–1918 m. Mary (E) Lewis 1848–
      1. 1. William Tabor 1869–1938
      2. 2. Edwin Tabor 1871–
      3. 3. Jake (Warren) Tabor 1881–1955 m. Elizabeth (Mary Jane) Smith 1887–1914 m. Letha (Mae) Dabney 1899–1973
        1. 1. Phenia (Mae) Flippin 1905–1969 m. Jesse (William) Flippin 1899–1965
        2. 2. Jasper (Lee) Tabor 1910–1982
        3. 3. Luther (Rufus) Tabor 1908–1982
        4. 4. Benjamin (Felix) Tabor 1914–1987
        5. 5. Rosa (Lee ''Rosie'') Tabor 1912–1993 m. Gus Lefever 1900–1972
        6. 6. Mary (E) Tabor 1907–
      4. 4. Mary (E.) Lewis 1879–1936 m. Oscar (Eugene *) Sowders 1871–1947
        1. 1. Oscar (Elmer *) Sowders 1909–1989 m. Willie (Jewell *) Henderson 1925–1973 m. Jewell (Doris) Pack 1912–1988 m. Elsie (Bernice) Free 1916–1999
        2. 2. Cara Sowders 1894–1972 m. Ollie (Dee) Kilgore 1887–1958
        3. 3. John (Wilton) Sowders 1905–1971 m. Ruby (Jewel) Durham 1913–1993
        4. 4. William (Alexander) Sowders 1896–1969 m. Bessie (Estelle) Owens 1900–1982
        5. 5. Robert (Edward) Sowders 1907–1988 m. Alma (Ethel) Morris 1907–1933 m. Zelma (Mae) Davis 1908– m. Jewel (Doris) Pack 1913–
        6. 6. George (Henry) Sowders 1901–1956 m. Lora (Loraine) Stone 1905–1975
        7. 7. Minnie (May) Sowders 1896–1896
        8. 8. Baby (Girl) Sowders 1920–1920
        9. 9. C (O) Sowders 1915–1948 m. Wynama (Mae) Kamman 1920–1973
        10. 10. Iona (Pearl) Sowders 1902–1992 m. Clifton (Charles) Williams 1902–1973
      5. 5. Lora (M.) Tabor 1868–1922 m. Charley (Lafayette) Gill 1865–1916
        1. 1. Ella (Tennie) Gill 1886–1965 m. John (Adrian) Davison 1876–1929
        2. 2. Rufus (C) Gill 1890–
        3. 3. Lula (Della) Gill 1894–1969 m. Jake (McCall) Lambert 1892–1940
        4. 4. Thomas (Lee) Gill 1897–1972 m. Nellie (Jewell "Girley") Lambert 1898–1983
        5. 5. Leonard (Roy) Gill 1903–1986 m. Valerie German 1906–1982
      6. 6. Lee (Roy) Tabor 1883–1963 m. Della (E) Tabor 1895– m. Martha (Ella) Webb 1893–1970
        1. 1. Ruby Tabor 1913–
        2. 2. Roy (Benjamin) Tabor 1916–1996 m. Semmie (Belle) Scott 1921–2002
        3. 3. Beatrice Tabor 1918–2009 m. Weldon (Jefferson) Carlisle 1914–1997
  2. 2. Marshall (Beach) Jones 1853–1933
  3. 3. Eli (Thomas) Jones 1849–1927
  4. 4. Nancy (Evelyn) Jones 1854–1918
  5. 5. Martha (Hester) Jones 1857–1925
  6. 6. H (C) Jones 1851–1852
  7. 7. Joshua (Thomas) Jones 1861–
  8. 8. Flora (C) Jones 1868–
  9. 9. Isaac Jones 1827–1884
  10. 10. Lydia Jones 1837–
  11. 11. Jonas Jones 1841–
  12. 12. James Jones 1842–
  13. 13. John (Samuel) Jones 1845–1927
  14. 14. Elizabeth Jones 1838–
  15. 15. daughter Jones 1832–

Eli Jones's Timeline

7 Records

1800
14 May 1800
Birth of Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones in Jackson County, Georgia, USA
Jackson County, Georgia, USA
1830
1830
Age 30
Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided here in Marion, Illinois, USA
Marion, Illinois, USA
1840
1840
Age 40
Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided here in Marion, Illinois, USA
Marion, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 50
Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided here in District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided here in Beat 10, Harrison, Texas
Beat 10, Harrison, Texas
1870
1870
Age 70
Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones resided here in Beat 1, Navarro, Texas, USA
Beat 1, Navarro, Texas, USA
1873
17 Apr 1873
Age 73
Death of Eli Whaley "Hoss" * Jones in Corsicana, Navarro, TX, USA
Corsicana, Navarro, TX, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1800
    Event Place: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 1, Navarro, Texas; Roll: M593_1600; Page: 19A; Image: 103617; Family History Library Film: 553099
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 10, Harrison, Texas; Roll: M653_1296; Page: 510; Family History Library Film: 805296
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 75A; Image: 676
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Marion, Illinois; Series: M19; Roll: 22; Page: 195; Family History Library Film: 0007647

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Marion, Illinois; Roll: 64; Page: 168; Family History Library Film: 0007643

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M432_119; Page: 75A; Image: 676

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 10, Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 10, Harrison, Texas; Roll: M653_1296; Page: 510; Family History Library Film: 805296

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 1, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 1, Navarro, Texas; Roll: M593_1600; Page: 19A; Image: 103617; Family History Library Film: 553099

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1873
    Event Place: Corsicana, Navarro, TX, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Retreat, Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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