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Preston Jones 1806–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1806

Birth Location: Yancey, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Clay county, Kentucky

Father: William Jones

Mother: Dorothy Hampton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ramsey

Children(s): Thursia Jones

The story of Preston Jones began in 1806 in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1830, Preston Jones resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1840, Preston Jones resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Preston Jones married Elizabeth Ramsey, and had children including Thursia Thursey Eliza Jones. Preston Jones passed away in 1870 in Clay county, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Preston Jones began in 1806 in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, Preston Jones resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1840, Preston Jones resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Preston Jones married Elizabeth Ramsey, and had children including Thursia Thursey Eliza Jones.
  • Preston Jones passed away in 1870 in Clay county, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jones
1760–1835
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA
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Dorothy Hampton
1771–1854
Birth Location: –
DH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ramsey
1804–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Thursia Jones
1843–1916
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
TJ

Preston Jones's Ancestors

Self
Preston Jones
1806–1870
Birth Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Jones
1760–1835
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Dorothy Hampton
1771–1854
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Preston Jones's Descendants

1.
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Preston Jones (29 May 1806–1870) m. Elizabeth Ramsey (1804–1880)
  1. 1. Thursia ("Thursey" Eliza) Jones 1843–1916 m. William (Hodge "Chigger") Jones 1843–1937 m. William ("Billy Cooper") Jones 1838–1937
    1. 1. Charles Jones 1858–1950 m. Milley (Melda Mella) Goins 1851–1880 m. Zylphia (Zilpha Mulatto) Cotton 1863–1922
      1. 1. THEOPHILUS ("Theo" Toulmin Goins -) JONES 1878–1950 m. Dora Harris 1883–1966
        1. 1. Lillie Jones 1905–1965 m. Joseph Gibson 1906–1987
        2. 2. Elmer (R) Jones 1924–2003 m. Bertha Hale 1928–2015
        3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Jones 1919–2008
        4. 4. NELL ("Nellie") JONES 1914–1984
        5. 5. Walter Jones 1913–1973
        6. 6. Stephen JONES 1909–1966
        7. 7. Della Jones 1908–1971
        8. 8. Chester Jones 1903–1980
        9. 9. William Jones 1902–1970
        10. 10. Carol JONES 1900–1980
        11. 11. Baby Jones 1897–
        12. 12. Theo (Jones) jr 1916–1987
        13. 13. Shelby Jones 1912–
      2. 2. Gillis Jones 1899–1910
      3. 3. Bertram ("Bert Bean Pole") Jones 1911–
      4. 4. Dallas ("Dallos") Jones 1906–
      5. 5. Betty ("Bettie") Jones 1903–
      6. 6. Violet Jones 1897–
      7. 7. Nellie Jones 1894–
      8. 8. Pearl (Mulatto) Jones 1891–1952
      9. 9. Perdella (Pechigo Della) Jones 1889–1961
    2. 2. Ferley Jones 1878–
    3. 3. Polly Jones 1872–1950
    4. 4. Elizabeth Jones 1869–1946
    5. 5. Martha Jones 1866–
    6. 6. William (Claborn) Jones 1864–1915 m. Elizabeth Bodkins 1857–1943
      1. 1. John (Jefferson) Jones 1900–1972 m. Daisy Hibbard 1910–2003
        1. 1. Laborn (Birt) Jones 1931–2008 m. Jane (M) Goins 1935–2000
        2. 2. Edward (Berlin Jones) Sr 1945–2011
        3. 3. Joe Jones –2018
        4. 4. Malvery (May) Jones 1934–2005
        5. 5. Mabery (May) Jones 1935–2005
        6. 6. Rosie (B) Jones 1936–1973 m. Rutherford (Ulmont) Patrick 1930–2003
    7. 7. Joseph (“Josie”) Jones 1863–1926 m. Sallie (Mammie) Gibson 1870–1954
      1. 1. Lillie Jones 1890–1960 m. Edward Roat 1884–1968
        1. 1. Alton (Lee) Root 1909–1960 m. Maggie Bowling 1911–1961
        2. 2. James Root 1914–1991 m. Roxsie Smith 1912–2000
        3. 3. Della Root 1911–1911
        4. 4. Ora Root 1910–1910
        5. 5. James (Root) Junior 1917–
        6. 6. Charles (Joseph) Root 1917–2000 m. Bertha (Lois) Bowling 1922–1977
      2. 2. Shirley (Shownan) Jones 1897–1979 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Jones 1900–1978
        1. 1. Norma (Jean) Jones 1931–1946
        2. 2. Jennings Jones 1923–1978
        3. 3. Georgia Jones 1921–1994
        4. 4. Pauline Jones 1919–2001
    8. 8. Polly Jones 1873–1950 m. John (M) Turner 1872–1942
      1. 1. Maggie Turner 1897–1975 m. Charles (Pea-head) Goins 1895–
        1. 1. Jane (M) Goins 1935–2000 m. Laborn (Birt) Jones 1931–2008
      2. 2. Bertha (L) Turner 1892–
      3. 3. Walter (T) Turner 1893–1957 m. Rose Brumley 1893–1977
        1. 1. Delbert Turner 1930–1977
        2. 2. Louis (Frank) Turner 1919–1978
        3. 3. A.J. Turner 1925–1995
        4. 4. Vica Turner 1914–1954 m. Woodrow (W Hill) Sr 1913–1982
        5. 5. Bertha (Turner) Sams 1914–
        6. 6. Tolman Turner 1918–
        7. 7. Lucy (V) Turner 1924–
      4. 4. Mattie Turner 1897–
      5. 5. Mamye Turner 1899–
    9. 9. Ferley Jones 1878–
    10. 10. Reuben Jones 1874–1949 m. Margaret Brumley 1878–1962
      1. 1. Rosa Jones 1896–1935 m. Blevins (Bleve) Henson 1896–1986
        1. 1. Virgie Henson 1917–2011 m. Anderson Stewart 1904–1965
        2. 2. Flora (Jean) Henson 1932–1976 m. Earnest (Shelby) Schnitzler 1930–1988
        3. 3. Bleve Henson 1923–2011 m. Chloe Marcum 1934–2018
      2. 2. Sudie (B) Jones 1898–1958 m. Frank Harris 1896–1965
        1. 1. Margaret Harris 1919–1987
        2. 2. Sallie Harris 1928–2007
        3. 3. Theo (Willie) Harris 1926–1972
        4. 4. Ruby Harris 1923–1996
        5. 5. Dallia Harris 1933–2005
      3. 3. William Jones 1901–1970
      4. 4. Sallie (J.) Brumley 1902–1988
      5. 5. Hettie Jones 1905–1975 m. John Owens 1899–1964
        1. 1. Teddy Owens 1927–1927
        2. 2. Dolly Owens 1930–2004
        3. 3. Dosie Owens 1933–1934
        4. 4. Rosie Owens 1928–1996
      6. 6. Andy Jones 1907–1981
      7. 7. Theophilus Jones 1909–1982
      8. 8. Shelby Jones 1912–1979
      9. 9. Cobie Jones 1918–1998
      10. 10. Josie Jones 1921–1975
    11. 11. Labron Jones 1865– m. Elizabeth Bodkins 1857–1943
      1. 1. George (Washington) Jones 1888–1971 m. Ethel (Griffin) Collett 1901–1982
        1. 1. Tracy Jones 1926–2001 m. Steve Hounchell 1909–1985
        2. 2. Beve Jones 1934–1978
        3. 3. Dishman Jones 1939–1963
        4. 4. Esma (Belle) Jones 1920–2000
        5. 5. Starlin Jones 1927–2013

Preston Jones's Timeline

6 Records

1806
29 May 1806
Birth of Preston Jones in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 24
Preston Jones resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 34
Preston Jones resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Preston Jones resided here in Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
Preston Jones resided here in Clay County, Kentucky, USA
Clay County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Death of Preston Jones in Clay county, Kentucky
Clay county, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1806
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Kentucky, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay county, Kentucky
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees
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