YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Philadelphia Jones 1743–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 31 Aug 1809

Death Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Father: John Jones

Mother: Pheleshia Jones

Spouse(s): Robert Yancey, Francis Griffin

Children(s): Richard Yancey, John Yancey, John Yancey, Mary Yancey, Delphia Tillotson, Elizabeth Yancey, Elizabeth Yancey, Ann Yancey, Lucy Yancey, Philadelphia Yancey, Sarah Griffin, Milly Griffin, Milly Griffin, James Griffin, Frances Griffin, Philadelphia Griffin, Francis Griffin, John Griffin, James Griffin, John Yancey, Phila Yancey, Mildred Yancey, Milly Griffin

In 1743, Philadelphia Jones entered the world in Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States, born to John Jones And Pheleshia Pugh Jones. Philadelphia Jones married Francis Griffin, Robert Yancey, and had children including Ann Jones, Ann Yancey, Delphia Yancey Tillotson, Elizabeth Yancey, Frances Griffin, Francis Griffin, James Griffin, John G Yancey, John Griffin, John Yancey, Lucy Yancey, Mary Yancey, Mildred Yancey, Milly Griffin, Milly Yancey Griffin, Phila Delphia Yancey, Philadelphia Griffin, Philadelphia Yancey, Richard Yancey, Sarah Griffin. Philadelphia Jones passed away in 1809 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for Philadelphia Jones
PJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1743, Philadelphia Jones entered the world in Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States, born to John Jones And Pheleshia Pugh Jones.
  • Philadelphia Jones married Francis Griffin, Robert Yancey, and had children including Ann Jones, Ann Yancey, Delphia Yancey Tillotson, Elizabeth Yancey, Frances Griffin, Francis Griffin, James Griffin, John G Yancey, John Griffin, John Yancey, Lucy Yancey, Mary Yancey, Mildred Yancey, Milly Griffin, Milly Yancey Griffin, Phila Delphia Yancey, Philadelphia Griffin, Philadelphia Yancey, Richard Yancey, Sarah Griffin.
  • Philadelphia Jones passed away in 1809 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Philadelphia Jones's Ancestors

Self
Philadelphia Jones
1743–1809
Birth Place: Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Jones
1720–1791
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Pheleshia (Pugh) Jones
1721–1792
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Robert Jones
1690–
Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Brereton
1690–1746
Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
David Pugh
1706–
Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Philadelphia Jones's Descendants

1.
PJ
Philadelphia Jones (1743–31 Aug 1809) m. Robert Yancey (1744–20 Jul 1818) m. Francis Griffin (1738–8 Apr 1765)
  1. 1. Richard Yancey 1765–1861 m. Mary (Walton) Yancey 1778–1861 m. Sarah Grissum 1778–1803
    1. 1. James Yancey 1800–1860 m. Nancy Patsy 1800–1829
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Luisa) Yancey 1824–1892 m. Richard (T) Tarrance 1820–1900
        1. 1. William (W) Tarrance 1842–1890 m. Mary (Lou) Jennings –1920 m. Lucinda Torrance 1845–1920
        2. 2. James (M) Torrance 1844–
        3. 3. Louisa (Frances Lucy F) Tarrence 1846–1927
        4. 4. Nancy (Elizabeth) Torrance 1847–1921
        5. 5. John Torence 1851–1937
        6. 6. David Torrance 1859–
        7. 7. Sarah (C) Torrance 1860–
        8. 8. Adie Torrance 1862–
        9. 9. Alus Torrance 1862–1895
        10. 10. Alice Torrence 1862–1899
        11. 11. Jefferson Torrance 1851–
      2. 2. John (Baxter) Yancey 1823–1896
      3. 3. William (G) Yancey 1826–1862
      4. 4. Francis (Marion Frank) YANCEY 1826–1912
      5. 5. Ellender (Adeline) Yancey 1828–1900
      6. 6. David (M) Yancey 1830–1868
      7. 7. Jane (Catherine) Yancey 1831–
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Luisa) Yancey 1845–1892
    2. 2. James Yancey 1797–1884
    3. 3. James Yancey 1800–1852
    4. 4. Lewis (Nelson) Yancey 1802–1892
    5. 5. Permelia (T) Yancey 1804–1860
    6. 6. Mary (Baker) Yancey 1808–1880
    7. 7. Simeon (W) Yancey 1810–
    8. 8. Louisa (Ann) Yancey 1812–
    9. 9. Frances (Temperance) Yancey 1817–1880
    10. 10. Emily (H) Yancey 1820–1882
    11. 11. Tyra (J) YANCEY 1821–1880
    12. 12. John (Robert) Yancey 1826–1907
    13. 13. James Yancey 1797–1850
    14. 14. Elinor (Myoong) Yancey 1798–
    15. 15. Elizabeth Yancey 1804–
    16. 16. Tyra (J) Yancey 1821–1880
    17. 17. James (William) Yancey 1847–1852
    18. 18. Elinor (Myoong) Yancey 1798–
    19. 19. James (William) Yancey 1836–1862
  2. 2. John Yancey 1769–
  3. 3. John (G) Yancey 1769–1840
  4. 4. Mary Yancey 1771–1818
  5. 5. Delphia (Yancey) Tillotson 1772–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Yancey 1774–1802
  7. 7. Elizabeth Yancey 1774–
  8. 8. Ann Yancey 1777–1850
  9. 9. Lucy Yancey 1785–1823
  10. 10. Philadelphia Yancey 1790–1815
  11. 11. Sarah Griffin 1760–
  12. 12. Milly Griffin 1760–
  13. 13. Milly Griffin 1760–
  14. 14. James Griffin 1761–
  15. 15. Frances Griffin 1764–
  16. 16. Philadelphia Griffin 1790–
  17. 17. Francis Griffin 1792–
  18. 18. John Griffin –1797
  19. 19. James Griffin 1761–
  20. 20. John (G) Yancey 1769–1800
  21. 21. Phila (Delphia) Yancey 1772–1800
  22. 22. Mildred Yancey 1787–1815
  23. 23. Milly (Yancey) Griffin 1787–

Philadelphia Jones's Timeline

2 Records

1743
1743
Birth of Philadelphia Jones in Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
1809
31 Aug 1809
Age 66
Death of Philadelphia Jones in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Lunenburg now, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1809
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE