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James Elijah Jones 1853 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: TN

Death Date: 13 May 1946

Death Location: Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA

Father: William Jones

Mother: Nazareth Gilmore

Spouse(s): Lavina Callis

Children(s): Ida Jones, William Jones, Daniel Jones, Arthur Jones, Riley Jones, Lucy Jones, David Jones, Annie Jones

In 1853, James Elijah Jones entered the world in TN, born to William Bell Jones and Nazareth Nancy Jane "Sallie" Gilmore. In 1870, James Elijah Jones resided in District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, United States. James Elijah Jones married Lavina Rovena "Kitty" Callis, and had children including Ida Jones, William Jones, Daniel W Jones, Arthur Jones, Riley Jones, Lucy Jones, David Jones, Annie Jones. James Elijah Jones passed away in 1946 in Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, James Elijah Jones entered the world in TN, born to William Bell Jones and Nazareth Nancy Jane "Sallie" Gilmore.
  • In 1870, James Elijah Jones resided in District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, United States.
  • James Elijah Jones married Lavina Rovena "Kitty" Callis, and had children including Ida Jones, William Jones, Daniel W Jones, Arthur Jones, Riley Jones, Lucy Jones, David Jones, Annie Jones.
  • James Elijah Jones passed away in 1946 in Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jones
1824 – 1876
Birth Location: Morgan, Alabama, United States
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Nazareth Gilmore
1834 – 1922
Birth Location: Blount Co, AL
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Spouses(s)

Lavina Callis
1851 – 1926
Birth Location: Summer County, Tenn.
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Children(s)

Ida Jones
1875 – 1957
Birth Location: Obion County, Tennessee
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William Jones
1879 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Daniel Jones
1881 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Arthur Jones
1882 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Riley Jones
1885 – 1973
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Lucy Jones
1889 – 1974
Birth Location: Hill, Texas, USA
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David Jones
1890 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Annie Jones
1900 –
Birth Location: Texas
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James Jones's Ancestors

Self
James Jones
1853 – 1946
Birth Place: TN
Parents
William Bell Jones
1824 – 1876
Morgan, Alabama, United States
Nazareth (Nancy Jane "Sallie") Gilmore
1834 – 1922
Blount Co, AL
Grandparents
James Jones
1795 – 1854
Tennessee
Amanda (Jane) Baker
1805 – 1861
Tennessee or South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Jones
1770 – 1847
Mary Swisher
1766 – 1852
Peter Baker
1775 – 1840
Margaret Regan
1781 – 1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
"Captain" JONES
1730 – 1804
Michael Swisher
1745 –
Henry Baker
1747 – 1806
Nancy Menefee
1760 – 1841
Thomas Ragan
1748 – 1814
Elizabeth Wright
1749 – 1814

James Jones's Descendants

1.
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James (Elijah) Jones (1853 – 13 May 1946) m. Lavina (Rovena "Kitty") Callis (29 Sept 1851 – 24 May 1926)
  1. 1. Ida Jones (04 Dec 1875 – 26 Nov 1957) m. Jesse (Newton "Newt") Gant (29 Nov 1867 – 13 Aug 1946)
    1. 1. Joseph (Alfred) Gant (14 Jan 1895 – 05 Feb 1970)
    2. 2. Alma (Lee) Gant (08 Sep 1896 – 25 Jul 1963)
    3. 3. Rovena (Catherine) Gant (5 May 1898 – 7 Sep 1989)
    4. 4. Zula (Mamie) Gant (23 May 1900 – 15 Jan 1967)
    5. 5. Arthur (James Elijah "Pete") Gant (13 Dec 1901 – 3 Oct 1986)
    6. 6. Dovey (Maybell) Gant (14 Sep 1904 – 30 Jun 1905)
    7. 7. Jessie (May) Gant (24 Feb 1908 – 11 Nov 1998)
    8. 8. Daniel (Hershel) Gant (12 June 1914 – 8 July 1974)
    9. 9. Harley (Newton) Gant (28 Nov 1915 – 04 Apr 2005)
    10. 10. Nettie (Ruth) Gant (15 Mar 1921 – 5 Jul 1995)
  2. 2. William Jones (abt 1879 – )
  3. 3. Daniel (W) Jones (Mar 1881 – )
  4. 4. Arthur Jones (Oct 1882 – )
  5. 5. Riley Jones (1 Jan 1885 – Feb 1973) m. Myrtle Bealle (abt 1891 – )
    1. 1. Howard Jones (abt 1909 – )
    2. 2. Edgar Jones (abt 1911 – )
    3. 3. Watson Jones (19 Jan 1912 – 17 Jul 2000)
    4. 4. Morgan Jones (19 Jun 1914 – 11 January 1977)
    5. 5. Ileta Jones (abt 1916 – )
    6. 6. Zora Jones (abt 1918 – )
    7. 7. William (Francis "Willie") Jones (25 July 1919 – 11-21-1992)
    8. 8. Glydas Jones (abt 1921 – )
    9. 9. Clifford Jones (abt 1924 – )
    10. 10. Presley Jones (abt 1926 – )
    11. 11. Charles Jones (abt 1930 – )
    12. 12. Vidar Jones (abt 1932 – )
  6. 6. Lucy Jones (9 January 1889 – 20 Aug 1974) m. Dolphus (Theodore "Bud") Eady (9 Apr 1886 – 25 Jul 1944)
    1. 1. Thelma Eady (abt 1912 – )
    2. 2. Ruth Eady (abt 1914 – )
    3. 3. Lelea Eady (abt 1916 – )
    4. 4. Zula (Mae) Eady (5 Dec 1916 – 1 Dec 1997) m. Robert (James) Clark (abt 1914 – 13 Apr 1971)
      1. 1. Glenda (Jean) Clark (22 Feb 1938 – 13 Aug 2010) m. Billy (Edward) Feddersen (21 Mar 1939 – 2 March 2012)
      2. 2. Shirley (Elizabeth) Clark (24 Mar 1943 – 8 Sep 1979) m. Davis
      3. 3. Danny (Ray) Clark (3 Mar 1956 – 18 Aug 1993)
    5. 5. Mildred (Marie Eady) Hunt (9 Jun 1918 – 30 Oct 1951) m. Hunt
    6. 6. Dolphus (F) Eady (18 Jul 1920 – 19 Feb 1988) m. Karin Eady
    7. 7. Preston Eady (6 Jan 1922 – 26 Apr 1992)
    8. 8. James Eady (abt 1925 – )
    9. 9. Rufus Eady (abt 1926 – )
    10. 10. Herman (Leslie) Eady (2 Nov 1926 – Oct 1986)
    11. 11. Billy (F) Eady (abt 1930 – ) m. Lois Crawford (abt 1930 – )
  7. 7. David Jones (04 Aug 1890 – )
  8. 8. Annie Jones (abt 1900 – )

James Jones's Timeline

8 Records

1853
13 Feb 1853
Birth of James Elijah Jones in Giles County, Tennessee
Giles County, Tennessee
1853
1853
Birth of James Elijah Jones in TN
TN
1870
1870
Age 17
James Elijah Jones resided here in District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, United States
District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
James Elijah Jones resided here in Crittendens Grove, Obion, Tennessee, United States
Crittendens Grove, Obion, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 47
James Elijah Jones resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 82
James Elijah Jones resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 87
James Elijah Jones resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1946
13 May 1946
Age 93
Death of James Elijah Jones in Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1853
    Event Place: Giles County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3976; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 99-190
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crittendens Grove, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Family History Film: 1255273; Page: 48A; Enumeration District: 107
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 7, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1569; Page: 471B; Image: 169; Family History Library Film: 553068
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: 1645; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241645

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: TN

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 7, Wayne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 7, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1569; Page: 471B; Image: 169; Family History Library Film: 553068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crittendens Grove, Obion, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crittendens Grove, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Family History Film: 1255273; Page: 48A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: 1645; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241645

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3976; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 99-190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3976; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 99-190

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitney, Hill, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1946
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
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