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Thomas Melvin Jones 1858 – 1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Dec 1858

Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina

Death Date: 18 Mar 1947

Death Location: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina

Father: Alexander Jones

Mother: Martha Goodman

Spouse(s): Christian Saunders

Children(s): Sam Jones

The story of Thomas Melvin Jones began in 1858 in Chowan, North Carolina. In 1870, Thomas Melvin Jones resided in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Thomas Melvin Jones resided in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA. Thomas Melvin Jones married Christian Ophelia "Kitty" (twin) Saunders, and had children including Sam Jones. Thomas Melvin Jones passed away in 1947 in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Melvin Jones began in 1858 in Chowan, North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Thomas Melvin Jones resided in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Thomas Melvin Jones resided in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Thomas Melvin Jones married Christian Ophelia "Kitty" (twin) Saunders, and had children including Sam Jones.
  • Thomas Melvin Jones passed away in 1947 in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Jones
1820 – 1875
Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina
AJ
Martha Goodman
1836 – 1914
Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina
MG

Spouses(s)

Christian Saunders
1859 – 1902
Birth Location: North Carolina
CS

Children(s)

Sam Jones
1895 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
SJ

Thomas Jones's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Jones
1858 – 1947
Birth Place: Chowan, North Carolina
Parents
Alexander Jones
1820 – 1875
Chowan, North Carolina
Martha (Viola) Goodman
1836 – 1914
Chowan, North Carolina
Grandparents
Alexander Jones
1820 – 1875
North Carolina
Sarah (Jones) Carr
1800 –
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Jones's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Melvin) Jones (29 Dec 1858 – 18 Mar 1947) m. Christian (Ophelia "Kitty" (twin)) Saunders (abt 1859 – 1902)
  1. 1. Sam Jones (abt 1895 – ) m. Estelle Jones (abt 1904 – 2 Dec 1983)
    1. 1. Janie Jones (abt 1922 – )
    2. 2. Evelyn Jones (abt 1924 – )
    3. 3. Ruby Jones (abt 1926 – )
    4. 4. Lena Jones (abt 1928 – 20 Sep 2006) m. Alvin Digmann (abt 1922 – 23 November 2004)
      1. 1. Sue (Ellen) Digmann (Mar 1953 – ) m. Samuel (Evans) Turner (1942 – )
        1. 1. Samuel (Evans) Turner (1972 – )
        2. 2. Steven Turner (1982 – )
        3. 3. Jeffery Turner (1983 – ) m. Lori (Delene) Waltermire
      2. 2. Elaine (Marie) Stone (10 May 1954 – ) m. James (Edwin) Stone
      3. 3. Alan (L) Digmann (23 Jan 1957 – 9 Sep 2010)
      4. 4. Carol (Louise) Digmann (25 Aug 1962 – 1 May 1978)
        1. 1. Brian Turner (08/23/1977 – ) m. Lynsey Barkley (10/24/1983 – )
    5. 5. Hilton Jones (abt 1930 – )
    6. 6. Alton Jones (abt 1932 – )
    7. 7. Frances Jones (abt 1936 – )
    8. 8. Paul Jones (abt 1938 – )
    9. 9. Bernard Jones (abt 1939 – )
    10. 10. Alice Jones (abt 1948 – )

Thomas Jones's Timeline

7 Records

1858
29 Dec 1858
Birth of Thomas Melvin Jones in Chowan, North Carolina
Chowan, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 12
Thomas Melvin Jones resided here in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Thomas Melvin Jones resided here in Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
1881
16 Jan 1881
Age 23
Thomas Melvin Jones was married in Colorado, United States
Colorado, United States
1904
28 Feb 1904
Age 46
Thomas Melvin Jones was married in Cofield, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
Cofield, Hertford, North Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 52
Thomas Melvin Jones resided here in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
1947
18 Mar 1947
Age 89
Death of Thomas Melvin Jones in Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina
Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1858
    Event Place: Chowan, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 968; Page: 442D; Enumeration District: 071
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 424B
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 31a; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375130

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Feb
    Event Place: Hertford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1881
    Event Place: Colorado, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1904
    Event Place: Cofield, Hertford, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1143; Page: 424B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winton, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: 968; Page: 442D; Enumeration District: 071

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 31a; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375130

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Harrellsville, Hertford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
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