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Luther Bell Jones 1876 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Mar 1876

Birth Location: Obion, Tennessee

Death Date: 07 Feb 1942

Death Location: Tulare County, California, USA

Father: William Jones

Mother: Nazareth Gilmore

Spouse(s): Dora Jones

Children(s): Alice Jones, Fred Johnson, Clara Jones

The story of Luther Bell Jones began in 1876 in Obion, Tennessee. In 1880, Luther Bell Jones resided in Troy, Obion, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Luther Bell Jones resided in Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas, USA. Luther Bell Jones married Dora P Jones, and had children including Alice Jones, Fred Johnson, Clara Jones. Luther Bell Jones passed away in 1942 in Tulare County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Bell Jones began in 1876 in Obion, Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Luther Bell Jones resided in Troy, Obion, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Luther Bell Jones resided in Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas, USA.
  • Luther Bell Jones married Dora P Jones, and had children including Alice Jones, Fred Johnson, Clara Jones.
  • Luther Bell Jones passed away in 1942 in Tulare County, California, 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)

Dora Jones
1892 –
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Alice Jones
1916 –
Birth Location: Oklahoma
AJ
Fred Johnson
1918 –
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Clara Jones
1920 –
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Luther Jones's Ancestors

Self
Luther Jones
1876 – 1942
Birth Place: Obion, Tennessee
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

Luther Jones's Descendants

1.
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Luther (Bell) Jones (04 Mar 1876 – 07 Feb 1942) m. Dora (P) Jones (abt 1892 – )
  1. 1. Alice Jones (abt 1916 – )
  2. 2. Fred Johnson (abt 1918 – )
  3. 3. Clara Jones (abt 1920 – )

Luther Jones's Timeline

6 Records

1876
04 Mar 1876
Birth of Luther Bell Jones in Obion, Tennessee
Obion, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 4
Luther Bell Jones resided here in Troy, Obion, Tennessee, USA
Troy, Obion, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Luther Bell Jones resided here in Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 59
Luther Bell Jones resided here in Rural, Tulare, California
Rural, Tulare, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Luther Bell Jones resided here in Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
1942
07 Feb 1942
Age 66
Death of Luther Bell Jones in Tulare County, California, USA
Tulare County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Obion, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Visalia, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_361; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-83
    [2] California Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1942-02-07
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas; Roll: 2359; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342093
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hill; Roll: 1953559; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Family History Film: 1255273; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 109
    [6] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Troy, Obion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy, Obion, Tennessee; Roll: 1273; Family History Film: 1255273; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Hudspeth, Texas; Roll: 2359; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342093

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Tulare, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Visalia, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_361; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-83

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Visalia, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_361; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-83

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hill, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hill; Roll: 1953559; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1942
    Event Place: Tulare County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1942-02-07
    [2] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dinuba, Tulare County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012
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