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Major Samuel Jones 1756–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1756

Birth Location: Kershaw District

Death Date: 20 Jan 1847

Death Location: Kershaw, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA

Father: William Jones

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth wife), Elizabeth wife)

Children(s): Seaborn Jones, Burrell Jones, Erasmus Jones, Sarah Jones, Hilton Jones, Edith Jones, John Jones, Samuel II, William Jones, Elizabeth Jones

In 1756, Major Samuel Jones entered the world in Kershaw District, born to William Jones And Elizabeth. In 1768, Major Samuel Jones resided in Ratables, Cape May County, NJ. Major Samuel Jones married Elizabeth Hilton 3Rd Wife, Elizabeth Middleton 1St Wife, Elizabeth Welch 2Nd Wife, and had children including Arabella Jones, Burrell Jones, Edith Jones, Elizabeth Middleton Jones, Erasmus Jones, Hilton Jones, John Jones, Samuel Jones Ii, Sarah Jones, Seaborn Jones, William Welch Jones. Major Samuel Jones passed away in 1847 in Kershaw, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1756, Major Samuel Jones entered the world in Kershaw District, born to William Jones And Elizabeth.
  • In 1768, Major Samuel Jones resided in Ratables, Cape May County, NJ.
  • Major Samuel Jones married Elizabeth Hilton 3Rd Wife, Elizabeth Middleton 1St Wife, Elizabeth Welch 2Nd Wife, and had children including Arabella Jones, Burrell Jones, Edith Jones, Elizabeth Middleton Jones, Erasmus Jones, Hilton Jones, John Jones, Samuel Jones Ii, Sarah Jones, Seaborn Jones, William Welch Jones.
  • Major Samuel Jones passed away in 1847 in Kershaw, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jones
1708–1793
Birth Location: St Margarets, Westminster, Mddx, England
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Elizabeth None
1725–1822
Birth Location: New Castle County Delaware, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth wife)
1770–1809
Birth Location: –
Ew
Elizabeth wife)
1727–1830
Birth Location: Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Ew

Children(s)

Seaborn Jones
1811–
Birth Location: –
SJ
Burrell Jones
1809–1896
Birth Location: South Carolina
BJ
Erasmus Jones
1813–
Birth Location: –
EJ
Sarah Jones
1809–
Birth Location: –
SJ
Hilton Jones
1808–1886
Birth Location: Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
HJ
Edith Jones
1804–
Birth Location: South Carolina
EJ
John Jones
1800–
Birth Location: –
JJ
Samuel II
1798–
Birth Location: –
SI
William Jones
1796–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Jones
1811–
Birth Location: –
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Major Jones's Ancestors

Self
Major Jones
1756–1847
Birth Place: Kershaw District
Parents
William Jones
1708–1793
St Margarets, Westminster, Mddx, England
Elizabeth
1725–1822
New Castle County Delaware, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Jones's Descendants

1.
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Major (Samuel) Jones (1756–20 Jan 1847) m. Elizabeth (Hilton (3rd) wife) (1770–1809) m. Elizabeth (Welch (2nd) wife) (25 May 1727–1830)
  1. 1. Seaborn Jones 1811–
  2. 2. Burrell Jones 1809–1896 m. (E.H.) (Harriet) Horton 1830–1906
    1. 1. Burrell (Marion) Jones 1847–1934 m. Laura (Cornelia) Stover 1849–1920
      1. 1. Dora (L) Jones 1890– m. Burrell (Marion Ellison) Sr 1894–1982
        1. 1. Burrell (Marion Ellison) Jr 1920–2005 m. Carolyn Ellison 1926–2001
      2. 2. Edward Jones 1888–
      3. 3. Ida (Louisa) Jones 1886–
      4. 4. Marion (D) Jones 1884–
      5. 5. Laura (A) Jones 1882–
      6. 6. Harriett (S) Jones 1881–
      7. 7. Rebecca Jones 1879–
      8. 8. James (S) Jones 1870–
      9. 9. Bickey Jones 1886–
    2. 2. James (S.) Jones 1845–1847
    3. 3. Margaret (N.) Jones 1869–1871
    4. 4. Mary (A.) Jones 1853–1873
    5. 5. Cornelia (E.) Jones 1862–1903
    6. 6. Emma (E.) McCrory 1865–1932
    7. 7. L. (E.) Jones 1866–
    8. 8. E. (C.) Jones 1863–
    9. 9. C. (J.) Jones 1860–
  3. 3. Erasmus Jones 1813–
  4. 4. Sarah Jones 1809–
  5. 5. Hilton Jones 1808–1886 m. Emily (Rosannah) Jones 1816–1906
  6. 6. Edith Jones 1804– m. Jesse Trusdel 1802–
  7. 7. John Jones 1800–
  8. 8. Samuel (Jones) II 1798–
  9. 9. William (Welch) Jones 1796– m. Edith Hilton 1800–1872
  10. 10. Elizabeth (Middleton) Jones 1811–

Major Jones's Timeline

11 Records

1756
1756
Birth of Major Samuel Jones in Kershaw District
Kershaw District
1768
1768
Age 12
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Ratables, Cape May County, NJ
Ratables, Cape May County, NJ
1780
1780
Age 24
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States
Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 34
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
1800
1800
Age 44
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Kershaw District, South Carolina
Kershaw District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 54
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 64
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 74
Major Samuel Jones resided here in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1831
4 Mar 1831
Age 75
Major Samuel Jones resided here in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1834
1834
Age 78
Major Samuel Jones resided here in South Carolina
South Carolina
1847
20 Jan 1847
Age 91
Death of Major Samuel Jones in Kershaw
Kershaw

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Kershaw District
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1847
    Event Place: Kershaw
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1831
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kershaw, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 73
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Charleston, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 186

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Ratables, Cape May County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Record Group: Legislature; Series: Petitions and Other Papers relating to Bridges, Canals, Dams, Ferries and Roads, 1765-1835 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 4, Folder 35; Page Number: 3; Family Number: 5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Series: General Assembly; Box: Oct - Nov 1779 [North Carolina State Archives]; Call Number: Folder: Petitions; Page Number: 3; Family Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Kershaw District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Kershaw District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 159; Image: 53; Family History Library Film: 181424

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Kershaw, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 442; Image: 00178; Family History Library Film: 0181421

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Kershaw, South Carolina; Page: 149; NARA Roll: M33_119; Image: 306

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Kershaw, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 171; Page: 19; Family History Library Film: 0022505

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
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