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Riley Jones 1885 – 1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1885

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: Feb 1973

Death Location: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Father: James Jones

Mother: Lavina Callis

Spouse(s): Myrtle Bealle

Children(s): Howard Jones, Edgar Jones, Watson Jones, Morgan Jones, Ileta Jones, Zora Jones, William Jones, Glydas Jones, Clifford Jones, Presley Jones, Charles Jones, Vidar Jones

Riley Jones was born in 1885 in Tennessee, the child of James Elijah Jones and Lavina Rovena "Kitty" Callis. In 1900, Riley Jones resided in Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA. In 1910, Riley Jones resided in Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, USA. Riley Jones married Myrtle Bealle, and had children including Howard Jones, Edgar Jones, Watson Jones, Morgan Jones, Ileta Jones, Zora Jones, William Francis "Willie" Jones, Glydas Jones, Clifford Jones, Presley Jones, Charles Jones, Vidar Jones. Riley Jones passed away in 1973 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • Riley Jones was born in 1885 in Tennessee, the child of James Elijah Jones and Lavina Rovena "Kitty" Callis.
  • In 1900, Riley Jones resided in Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Riley Jones resided in Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, USA.
  • Riley Jones married Myrtle Bealle, and had children including Howard Jones, Edgar Jones, Watson Jones, Morgan Jones, Ileta Jones, Zora Jones, William Francis "Willie" Jones, Glydas Jones, Clifford Jones, Presley Jones, Charles Jones, Vidar Jones.
  • Riley Jones passed away in 1973 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Riley Jones's Ancestors

Self
Riley Jones
1885 – 1973
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James Elijah Jones
1853 – 1946
TN
Lavina (Rovena "Kitty") Callis
1851 – 1926
Summer County, Tenn.
Grandparents
William (Bell) Jones
1824 – 1876
Morgan, Alabama, United States
Nazareth (Nancy Jane "Sallie") Gilmore
1834 – 1922
Blount Co, AL
Great-Grandparents
James Jones
1795 – 1854
Amanda Baker
1805 – 1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Jones
1770 – 1847
Mary Swisher
1766 – 1852
Peter Baker
1775 – 1840
Margaret Regan
1781 – 1840

Riley Jones's Descendants

1.
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Riley Jones (1 Jan 1885 – Feb 1973) m. Myrtle Bealle (abt 1891 – )
  1. 1. Howard Jones (abt 1909 – )
  2. 2. Edgar Jones (abt 1911 – )
  3. 3. Watson Jones (19 Jan 1912 – 17 Jul 2000)
  4. 4. Morgan Jones (19 Jun 1914 – 11 January 1977)
  5. 5. Ileta Jones (abt 1916 – )
  6. 6. Zora Jones (abt 1918 – )
  7. 7. William (Francis "Willie") Jones (25 July 1919 – 11-21-1992)
  8. 8. Glydas Jones (abt 1921 – )
  9. 9. Clifford Jones (abt 1924 – )
  10. 10. Presley Jones (abt 1926 – )
  11. 11. Charles Jones (abt 1930 – )
  12. 12. Vidar Jones (abt 1932 – )

Riley Jones's Timeline

8 Records

1885
1 Jan 1885
Birth of Riley Jones in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 15
Riley Jones resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Riley Jones resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Riley Jones resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Riley Jones resided here in Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Riley Jones resided here in Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma
Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Riley Jones resided here in Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma, United States
Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma, United States
1973
Feb 1973
Age 88
Death of Riley Jones in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3340; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 75-8
    [2] Social Security Death Index, Number: 267-10-0952; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 662
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: 1938; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 731.0; FHL microfilm: 2341672
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: 1645; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241645
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas; Roll: T624_1564; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375577

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Hill, Texas; Roll: 1645; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1241645

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hill, Texas; Roll: T624_1564; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375577

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 662

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: 1938; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 731.0; FHL microfilm: 2341672

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3340; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 75-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cordell, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3340; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 75-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Florida
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 267-10-0952; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1973
    Event Place: Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 267-10-0952; Issue State: Florida; Issue Date: Before 1951

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