YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Robert Jones 1679–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1679

Birth Location: Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales

Death Date: 16 Jul 1771

Death Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Rees Jones

Mother: HANNAH Price

Spouse(s): Jane Evans, Miriam Coppock, Rebecca Vernon, Rebecca Garrett

Children(s): Robert Jones, Ann Jones, Reese Jones, Hannah JONES, John Jones, Deborah Jones, John Jones, Isaac Jones, Aaron Jones, Richard Jones, Rebecca Jones, Nehemiah Jones, William GARRETT, Evan Jones, Samuel GARRETT, Susanna GARRETT, John Jones, Hannah Jones, Miriam Jones, Anne GARRETT, Miriam Jones

In 1679, Robert Jones entered the world in Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales, born to Rees John William Jones And Hannah Price. Robert Jones married Jane Evans, Miriam Coppock, Rebecca Rachel Vernon, Rebecca Vernon Garrett, and had children including Aaron Jones, Ann Jones, Anne Garrett, Deborah Jones, Evan Jones, Francis Jones, Hannah Anne Wilks Jones, Hannah Jones, Isaac Jones, John Ap Robert Jones, John Jones, Miriam Jones, Nehemiah Jones, Rebecca Jones, Reese Jones, Richard Jones, Robert Jones, Samuel Garrett Garrett, Susanna Garrett, William Garrett. Robert Jones passed away in 1771 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Find more search results for Robert Jones
RJ

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:
A
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 1679, Robert Jones entered the world in Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales, born to Rees John William Jones And Hannah Price.
  • Robert Jones married Jane Evans, Miriam Coppock, Rebecca Rachel Vernon, Rebecca Vernon Garrett, and had children including Aaron Jones, Ann Jones, Anne Garrett, Deborah Jones, Evan Jones, Francis Jones, Hannah Anne Wilks Jones, Hannah Jones, Isaac Jones, John Ap Robert Jones, John Jones, Miriam Jones, Nehemiah Jones, Rebecca Jones, Reese Jones, Richard Jones, Robert Jones, Samuel Garrett Garrett, Susanna Garrett, William Garrett.
  • Robert Jones passed away in 1771 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Jones's Ancestors

Self
Robert Jones
1679–1771
Birth Place: Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Parents
Rees John William Jones
1650–1697
Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales
HANNAH Price
1656–1741
Llanfor, Merionethshire, Wales
Grandparents
John (AP WILLIAM) REES
1590–1660
Llangelynin Parish, Merionethshire, Wales
Ann DODDINGTON
1594–1674
Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Rees Doddington
1568–
Catherine Lewis
1572–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Jones's Descendants

1.
RJ
Robert Jones (1679–16 Jul 1771) m. Jane Evans (1683–21 Feb 1711) m. Miriam Coppock (1706–1743) m. Rebecca (Rachel) Vernon (1684–18 May 1745) m. Rebecca (Vernon) Garrett (1670–)
  1. 1. Robert Jones 1696–1775 m. Maria (Van) Metre 1709–1745 m. Mary (J Van) Meter 1709–1745
    1. 1. Robert (Jones) III 1730–1834 m. Martha Riley 1736–1814 m. Martha –1834
      1. 1. David Jones 1761–1838 m. Jane Ruble 1763–1838
        1. 1. Martha (Patsy) JONES 1798–1865 m. Henry Ferrell 1794–1854
        2. 2. Levina Jones 1784–1859
        3. 3. Anne JONES 1783–1860
        4. 4. Elizabeth JONES 1789–1879
        5. 5. Margaret JONES 1794–1875
        6. 6. Jane JONES 1806–1843
        7. 7. Rebecca JONES 1786–1852
        8. 8. Jesse (Ruble) JONES 1787–1880
        9. 9. Robert (T.) JONES 1800–1860
        10. 10. Sinica (Jane) Jones 1794–1877
        11. 11. Anna Jones 1800–
      2. 2. Mary Jones 1759–1827
      3. 3. Isaac Jones 1763–
      4. 4. William Jones 1764–1818
      5. 5. Elizabeth Jones 1764–
      6. 6. Jesse Jones 1766–1859
      7. 7. Jonathan Jones 1768–1805
      8. 8. Elijah Jones 1770–1856
      9. 9. Tabitha JONES 1770–1830
      10. 10. Rachel Jones 1772–1857
      11. 11. Lydia Jones 1776–1870
      12. 12. Jesse Jones 1778–1797
      13. 13. Rachel Turman 1772–1857
    2. 2. Colonel (John) Jones 1735–1803
    3. 3. Thomas Jones 1748–1830
    4. 4. Abraham Jones 1730–
    5. 5. Isaac Jones 1746–1782
    6. 6. Margaret Jones 1734–1797
    7. 7. Abraham Jones 1751–
    8. 8. Henry Jones 1751–1831
    9. 9. Isabelle Jones 1737–
    10. 10. Henry Jones 1750–1807
    11. 11. John Jones 1729–
  2. 2. Ann Jones 1707–1751
  3. 3. Reese Jones 1706–1771
  4. 4. Hannah (Anne WILKS) JONES 1709–1812
  5. 5. John (Ap Robert) Jones –1768
  6. 6. Deborah Jones 1721–1805
  7. 7. John Jones 1730–1819
  8. 8. Isaac Jones 1734–1818
  9. 9. Aaron Jones 1728–1812
  10. 10. Richard Jones 1732–1816
  11. 11. Rebecca Jones 1719–1816
  12. 12. Nehemiah Jones 1723–1771
  13. 13. William GARRETT 1705–
  14. 14. Evan Jones 1740–1808
  15. 15. Samuel (Garrett) GARRETT 1708–
  16. 16. Susanna GARRETT 1711–
  17. 17. John Jones 1758–1819
  18. 18. Hannah Jones 1737–
  19. 19. Miriam Jones 1731–
  20. 20. Anne GARRETT 1713–
  21. 21. Miriam Jones 1731–2002

Robert Jones's Timeline

2 Records

1679
1679
Birth of Robert Jones in Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales
1771
16 Jul 1771
Age 92
Death of Robert Jones in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1679
    Event Place: Llangelynin, Montgomeryshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1698
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1698; Page Number: 185

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gwyddelwern, Merionethshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG78; Piece: 1977

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Selected U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1790-1974, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington D.C.; Naturalization Petitions for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1795-1930; NARA Series: M1522; Reference: (Roll 003) Petition Nos 1-547

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Indexes and Registers of Declarations of Intention and Petitions for Naturalization of the U.S. District and Circuit Courts for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1820-1906; Microfil

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1771
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, 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