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Reuben Jones 1895–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1895

Birth Location: Edmondson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Mar 1954

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Jessie Jones

Mother: Hester Vincent

Spouse(s): Leva Carby

Children(s): Vernon Jones, Paul Jones

The story of Reuben Jones began in 1895 in Edmondson, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Reuben Jones resided in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Reuben Jones resided in Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA. Reuben Jones married Leva Zella Carby, and had children including Paul Edward Jones, Vernon Ishmael Jones. Reuben Jones passed away in 1954 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Jones began in 1895 in Edmondson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Reuben Jones resided in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Reuben Jones resided in Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA.
  • Reuben Jones married Leva Zella Carby, and had children including Paul Edward Jones, Vernon Ishmael Jones.
  • Reuben Jones passed away in 1954 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jessie Jones
1859–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Hester Vincent
1860–1939
Birth Location: Kentucky
HV

Spouses(s)

Leva Carby
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC

Children(s)

Vernon Jones
1924–1979
Birth Location: Centertown O, Kentucky
VJ
Paul Jones
1930–1985
Birth Location: Summit, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
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Reuben Jones's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Jones
1895–1954
Birth Place: Edmondson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jessie Melvin Jones
1859–
Kentucky, USA
Hester (Ann) Vincent
1860–1939
Kentucky
Grandparents
Reubin Vincent
1842–
Kentucky
Attinsa ("Tinsy" Elizabeth) Elmore
1841–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
James Vincent
1814–1913
Elizabeth Jones
1825–
William Elmore
1817–
Mary Stice
1818–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Reuben Vincent
1789–1874
Easter Saling
1795–1870

Reuben Jones's Descendants

1.
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Reuben Jones (12 Apr 1895–15 Mar 1954) m. Leva (Zella) Carby (abt 1900–)
  1. 1. Vernon (Ishmael) Jones 1924–1979
  2. 2. Paul (Edward) Jones 1930–1985 m. Betty (J) Hazelwood 1933–2010

Reuben Jones's Timeline

9 Records

1895
12 Apr 1895
Birth of Reuben Jones in Edmondson, Kentucky, USA
Edmondson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Reuben Jones resided here in Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Reuben Jones resided here in Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Reuben Jones resided here in Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Reuben Jones resided here in Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Reuben Jones resided here in District 3, District 3, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
District 3, District 3, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Reuben Jones resided here in Rural, Grayson, Kentucky
Rural, Grayson, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 45
Reuben Jones resided here in Mag Dist #1 Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #1 Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1954
15 Mar 1954
Age 59
Death of Reuben Jones in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1895
    Event Place: Edmondson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 123
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01310; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 43-3
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Hardin, Kentucky; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340482
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Ohio County
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Ohio County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rockport, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, District 3, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Hardin, Kentucky; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340482

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Grayson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01310; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 43-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #1 Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01310; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 43-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Valley Station, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 123

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1954
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
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