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Washington Layfayette Jones 1853–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Aug 1853

Birth Location: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 25 Jul 1936

Death Location: Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Eber Sr

Mother: Deniza Haggard\Jones

Spouse(s): Emma Montgomery

Children(s): Alta Devor

In 1853, Washington Layfayette Jones entered the world in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA, born to Eber Jones Sr And Deniza Haggard Jones. In 1900, Washington Layfayette Jones resided in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA. Washington Layfayette Jones married Emma J Montgomery, and had children including Alta B Devor. Washington Layfayette Jones passed away in 1936 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Washington Layfayette Jones entered the world in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA, born to Eber Jones Sr And Deniza Haggard Jones.
  • In 1900, Washington Layfayette Jones resided in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA.
  • Washington Layfayette Jones married Emma J Montgomery, and had children including Alta B Devor.
  • Washington Layfayette Jones passed away in 1936 in Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Washington Jones's Ancestors

Self
Washington Jones
1853–1936
Birth Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Parents
Eber Jones Sr
1816–1866
South Carolina, USA
Deniza Haggard\Jones
1817–1877
Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Elizabeth Sanderson
1796–1850
South Carolina, United States
Thomas (Mitchel) Jones
1772–1850
South Carolina, United States
John (Samuel Smith) Haggard
1791–1848
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Smith
1792–1884
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Granade
1767–1828
James Haggard
1774–1838
Elizabeth Freeman
1770–1801
John Wars
1768–1840
Patsy Haggard
1772–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1740–1795
Ann Ward
1730–1768
Samuel Haggard
1749–1811
Nancy Hix
1743–1811
John 1st
1745–1812
Samuel Haggard
1749–1811
Nancy Hix
1743–1807

Washington Jones's Descendants

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Washington (Layfayette) Jones (09 Aug 1853–25 Jul 1936) m. Emma (J.) Montgomery (16 October 1859–30 Jan 1938)
  1. 1. Alta (B) Devor 1885–1947 m. Rolly (H) Devor 1884–1913
    1. 1. Rolland (Devor) Sr. 1910–1986 m. Mildred (D) Devor 1913–1991
      1. 1. Myra (June) Hain 1941–2004
      2. 2. Rolland (Harley Devor) Jr., 1935–2013 m. Raphella (May) Devor 1934–1990
      3. 3. Dolores Devor 1938–2020
      4. 4. Lester (Duane) Devor 1936–2017
    2. 2. Lester Devor 1905–1991 m. Olive Crocker 1912– m. May Hammersmith 1908–
      1. 1. Harold (D) Devor 1942–2008
    3. 3. Mary (H) Devor 1907–1970 m. Maurice (E.) Jett 1907–1958
    4. 4. Doris (E) Devor 1912– m. Alden (K) Booth 1906–1970
      1. 1. Marilyn (D.) Booth 1941–2008
    5. 5. Doyle Devor 1912–1979 m. Pauline (La Don) Jones 1913–

Washington Jones's Timeline

3 Records

1853
09 Aug 1853
Birth of Washington Layfayette Jones in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Washington Layfayette Jones resided here in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
1936
25 Jul 1936
Age 83
Death of Washington Layfayette Jones in Vernon, Missouri, USA
Vernon, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1853
    Event Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois; Roll: 335; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1240335

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1936
    Event Place: Vernon, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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