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Elias Jefferson Jones 1844 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 July 1844

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 11 FEB 1934

Death Location: Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: John Jones

Mother: Jane Jones

Spouse(s): Sarah Watkins, Miranda Pennington

Children(s): Louisa Jones, Sarah Jones, O. Jones, Oscar Jones, Billie Jones, William Jones, Estella Jones, Zada Jones, Berta Jones, John Jones

In 1844, Elias Jefferson Jones entered the world in South Carolina, United States of America, born to John Jones and Jane Adeline Dunwody Jones. In 1850, Elias Jefferson Jones resided in Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, Elias Jefferson Jones resided in Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama, USA. Elias Jefferson Jones married Sarah Elizabeth Watkins, Miranda Avaline Pennington, and had children including Louisa Josephine "Dollie" Jones, Sarah Jane Jones, O. L. Jones, Oscar Lee Jones, Billie Jones, William Jefferson Jones, Estella Benton Jones, Zada M Jones, Berta Howard Jones, John Monroe Earl Jones. Elias Jefferson Jones passed away in 1934 in Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Elias Jefferson Jones entered the world in South Carolina, United States of America, born to John Jones and Jane Adeline Dunwody Jones.
  • In 1850, Elias Jefferson Jones resided in Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Elias Jefferson Jones resided in Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama, USA.
  • Elias Jefferson Jones married Sarah Elizabeth Watkins, Miranda Avaline Pennington, and had children including Louisa Josephine "Dollie" Jones, Sarah Jane Jones, O. L. Jones, Oscar Lee Jones, Billie Jones, William Jefferson Jones, Estella Benton Jones, Zada M Jones, Berta Howard Jones, John Monroe Earl Jones.
  • Elias Jefferson Jones passed away in 1934 in Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jones
1802 – 1893
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Jane Jones
1821 – 1884
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Watkins
1843 – 1876
Birth Location: Hokes Bluff, Cherokee, Alabama, USA
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Miranda Pennington
1854 – 1946
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Children(s)

Louisa Jones
1870 – 1914
Birth Location: Washington, Arkansas, USA
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Sarah Jones
1875 – 1959
Birth Location: Scott, Arkansas, USA
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O. Jones
1879 –
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Oscar Jones
1879 – 1975
Birth Location: Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Billie Jones
1880 –
Birth Location: –
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William Jones
1882 – 1961
Birth Location: Abbott, Scott, Arkansas, USA
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Estella Jones
1885 – 1980
Birth Location: Logan County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Zada Jones
1888 – 1890
Birth Location: Scott, Arkansas, USA
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Berta Jones
1892 – 1965
Birth Location: Pleasant Grove, Scott, Arkansas, USA
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John Jones
1894 – 1976
Birth Location: Abbott, Scott, Arkansas, USA
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Elias Jones's Ancestors

Self
Elias Jones
1844 – 1934
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John Jones
1802 – 1893
South Carolina, USA
Jane (Adeline Dunwody) Jones
1821 – 1884
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Capt. (Joseph Jones, THE) RETREAT
1779 – 1846
Liberty County
Sarah Jones
1783 – 1817
Great-Grandparents
Mary Sharpe
1753 – 1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sharpe
1732 – 1785
Mary Newton
1719 – 1765

Elias Jones's Descendants

1.
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Elias (Jefferson) Jones (2 July 1844 – 11 FEB 1934) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Watkins (17 Jul 1843 – 24 Jul 1876) m. Miranda (Avaline) Pennington (17 December 1854 – 28 November 1946)
  1. 1. Louisa (Josephine "Dollie") Jones (16 APR 1870 – 1914)
  2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Jones (01 JAN 1875 – 20 MAR 1959)
  3. 3. O. (L.) Jones (abt 1879 – )
  4. 4. Oscar (Lee) Jones (03 OCT 1879 – 1975)
  5. 5. Billie Jones (1880 – )
  6. 6. William (Jefferson) Jones (09 APR 1882 – 25 MAR 1961)
  7. 7. Estella (Benton) Jones (11 Jan 1885 – 01 APR 1980) m. John (Franklin) Ward (19 February 1874 – 24 November 1938)
    1. 1. Frank (Vander) Ward (13 Jul 1904 – 21 Nov 1976)
    2. 2. Thurl Ward (8 April 1909 – 26 March 2003) m. Ruth Blair (14 Dec 1914 – 15 November 2012)
      1. 1. John (Blair) Ward (1942 November 10 – ) m. Carol (ann) Holbrook (10 Mar 1943 – 30 Dec 2019) m. Kaye Barnes (26 Sep 1947 – )
        1. 1. Courtney (Deannine) Ward (16 Apr 1971 – ) m. Greg Finkbeiner (27 Oct 1960 – )
        2. 2. John (Daxton) Ward (1980 – ) m. Nattanicha ('Mook' Yapa) Ward (1 Mar 1984 – )
        3. 3. Blair (Holbrook) Ward (10 Aug 1969 – ) m. Wendy (Michelle) Kopinitz (21 Jul 1971 – )
    3. 3. Bertie (Blanche) Ward (26 MAR 1911 – 22 MAR 2003) m. Donald (R.) Foster (5 FEB 1909 – 17 APR 1974)
      1. 1. Babie (Ann) Foster (abt 1934 – )
    4. 4. Seaman (Bryan) Ward (21 Sep 1913 – 16 October 2005) m. Mary (B) Ward (abt 1920 – ) m. Elizabeth (Irene) Powell (3 July 1924 – 10 Oct 1987)
    5. 5. Foster (Winford) Ward (18 Jun 1916 – 21 April 1964) m. Genevieve Ward
      1. 1. Jacklyn (R) Ward (abt 1946 – )
    6. 6. Richard (Leon) Ward (2 July 1918 – 30 November 1996) m. Hannah (Delaverna) Grayson (12 MAY 1924 – Deceased) m. Laverne Shepherd (12 May 1924 – 26 April 1998)
    7. 7. R (N) Ward (abt 1919 – )
    8. 8. Oleta Ward (abt 1921 – )
  8. 8. Zada (M) Jones (5 April 1888 – 17 FEB 1890)
  9. 9. Berta (Howard) Jones (15 JUL 1892 – 06 APR 1965)
  10. 10. John (Monroe Earl) Jones (22 MAY 1894 – SEP 1976)

Elias Jones's Timeline

10 Records

1844
2 July 1844
Birth of Elias Jefferson Jones in South Carolina, United States of America
South Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 6
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA
West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Tomlinson, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Tomlinson, Scott, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 86
Elias Jefferson Jones resided here in Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
1934
11 FEB 1934
Age 90
Death of Elias Jefferson Jones in Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America
Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 July 1844
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 124
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tomlinson, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: 56; Page: 338A; Enumeration District: 168
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Fork, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 272A; Family History Library Film: 545565
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0114
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: M653_9; Page: 166; Family History Library Film: 803009
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374077
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M432_848; Page: 294B; Image: 595
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: M432_848; Page: 294B; Image: 595

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, De Kalb, Alabama; Roll: M653_9; Page: 166; Family History Library Film: 803009

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: West Fork, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: West Fork, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: M593_66; Page: 272A; Family History Library Film: 545565

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tomlinson, Scott, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tomlinson, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: 56; Page: 338A; Enumeration District: 168

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0114

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374077

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lewis, Scott, Arkansas; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 FEB 1934
    Event Place: Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scott County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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