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Melvin James Jones 1889 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1889

Birth Location: Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 15 Nov 1941

Death Location: Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA

Father: James Jones

Mother: Isabell Donalds

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1889, Melvin James Jones entered the world in Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA, born to James Dennis Jones and Isabell A Donalds. In 1900, Melvin James Jones resided in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Melvin James Jones resided in Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA. Melvin James Jones passed away in 1941 in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Melvin James Jones entered the world in Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA, born to James Dennis Jones and Isabell A Donalds.
  • In 1900, Melvin James Jones resided in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Melvin James Jones resided in Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA.
  • Melvin James Jones passed away in 1941 in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jones
1849 – 1950
Birth Location: Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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Isabell Donalds
1868 – 1945
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Jones's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Jones
1889 – 1941
Birth Place: Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Parents
James Dennis Jones
1849 – 1950
Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Isabell (A) Donalds
1868 – 1945
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Nicholas (Hamilton) Jones
1815 – 1910
Maryland, USA
Sarah (Rebecca) Parks
1818 – 1878
Maryland, USA
James (H) Donalds
1838 – 1920
Virginia, USA
Aretta Jones
1846 – 1878
Great-Grandparents
Caleb Jones
1779 – 1853
Thomas Parks
1782 – 1860
Nancy Dorman
1786 – 1852
Edward Jones
1805 – 1849
Susan Meredith
1818 – 1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Jones
1740 – 1819
Priscilla Dorman
1742 – 1825
Thomas Meredith
1795 – 1845
Mary Evans
1803 –

Melvin Jones's Timeline

9 Records

1889
9 Nov 1889
Birth of Melvin James Jones in Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Melvin James Jones resided here in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Melvin James Jones resided here in Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1917
04 Jun 1917
Age 28
Melvin James Jones resided here in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Melvin James Jones resided here in Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Melvin James Jones resided here in Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Melvin James Jones resided here in Somerset, Maryland, United States
Somerset, Maryland, United States
1941
15 Nov 1941
Age 52
Death of Melvin James Jones in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
1941
Nov 1941
Age 52
Burial of Melvin James Jones in Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1889
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T627_1560; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 20-16.
    [2] Maryland Military Men, 1917-18, Maryland Military Men, 1917-18
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tangier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T625_678; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 400.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tangier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Somerset County, Maryland; Roll: 1684869; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tanjier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tangier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T624_568; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 809.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tanjier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tangier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T624_568; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 809.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Somerset County, Maryland; Roll: 1684869; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tangier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T625_678; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 400.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tangier, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tangier, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T627_1560; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 20-16.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1941
    Event Place: Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Nov 1941
    Event Place: Chance, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
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