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Silas Marshall Jones^1,2,3

Last Edited

13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Silas was born on 21 January 1847.1,2
Milit-Service*	Silas Marshall Jones served with Co. E, 32nd Georgia Infantry during the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. He was wounded in action and surrendered at Greensboro, NC, in April 1865. Nancy applied for a widow's pension based on his service.4,1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Queen Victoria Weaver before 1874.1
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, daughter of James Wyatt and Lucretia "Cressey" Hobbs, on 4 November 1888 at Laurens Co., Georgia. Married 11 years in the 1900 census.5,1,2
Census1900*	Silas and Nancy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 53 yo farmer Silas M & 36 yo wife Nancy C Jones. Their children Rosa Marcia, Thomas J., Bertha Elizabeth, Vera Viola, Marcus Alton "Mark", Mathew Hill, Silas Clinton, Eithel and Sallie C. were listed as living with them.2
Death*	Silas died on 19 March 1905 in Georgia at age 58. Wife Nancy is widow in the 1910 census.1,3
Burial*	He was buried at Marie Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Queen Victoria Weaver:

Edward Cornelius Jones6 b. 15 Jun 1874, d. 28 May 1954 Emma Ruth Jones1 b. 4 Oct 1875, d. 21 Mar 1948 Rosa Marcia Jones2 b. 29 Nov 1877, d. 16 Jun 1953 Thomas J. Jones2 b. 29 Aug 1879, d. 4 Jun 1952 Mary Ella Jones1 b. 9 Feb 1881, d. 27 Jan 1972 Bertha Elizabeth Jones2 b. 10 Nov 1882, d. 8 Feb 1979 Estel Jones7 b. 6 Jun 1885, d. 12 Jun 1885 Victoria Haskins Jones1 b. 22 Nov 1886, d. 17 Jan 1946

Children with Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt:

Vera Viola Jones3 b. 23 Aug 1889, d. 13 Feb 1989 Marcus Alton "Mark" Jones3 b. 6 Oct 1890, d. 6 Jul 1978 Mathew Hill Jones3 b. 12 Apr 1892, d. 25 Jul 1968 Silas Clinton Jones3 b. 24 Dec 1892, d. 22 Oct 1956 Eithel Jones3 b. 9 Jan 1896, d. 22 Feb 1982 Sallie C. Jones3 b. 31 Oct 1897, d. 24 Mar 1993

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Vera Viola Jones^1,2

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt2 b. c Oct 1859, d. 15 Apr 1939

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Vera, daughter of Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, was born on 23 August 1889 in Georgia.3,2,4
Census1900	Vera appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 10 yo daughter Vera V Jones.4
Census1910	Vera appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her mother, Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 20 yo daughter Vera Jones.2
Marriage*	She married Louis Harris Thomas on 19 May 1912 in Laurens Co., Georgia.5,1
Death*	Vera died on 13 February 1989 at age 99.3
Burial*	She was buried at Northview Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Marcus Alton "Mark" Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt2 b. c Oct 1859, d. 15 Apr 1939

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Marcus, son of Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, was born on 6 October 1890 in Laurens Co., Georgia.3,2,4
Census1900	Marcus appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 9 yo son Marcus M Jones.4
Census1910	Marcus appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his mother, Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 19 yo son Mark A Jones.2
Marriage*	He married Lillie Beulah Perdue on 30 December 1914 in Laurens Co., Georgia.5,6
Death*	Marcus died on 6 July 1978 in Orange Co., Florida, at age 87.3
Burial*	He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.3

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Mathew Hill Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt2 b. c Oct 1859, d. 15 Apr 1939

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mathew, son of Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, was born on 12 April 1892 in Georgia.3,2,4
Census1900	Mathew appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 9 yo son Macky H Jones.4
Census1910	Mathew appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his mother, Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 18 yo son Matthew H Jones.2
Census1920*	Mathew appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 15 January 1920, as 29 yo farmer M Hill Jones. His siblings Clinton & Sallie, mother Nany, and Sallie's husband George Folk were listed as living with him.5
Death*	Mathew died on 25 July 1968 at age 76.3
Burial*	He was buried at Marie Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Silas Clinton Jones^1,2

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt2 b. c Oct 1859, d. 15 Apr 1939

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Silas, son of Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, was born on 24 December 1892 in Georgia. Headstone says 24 Dec 1892.2,3,1
Census1900	Silas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 6 yo son Silas C Jones.3
Census1910	Silas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his mother, Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 16 yo son Silas C Jones.2
Census1920	Silas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, as 26 yo farm laborer brother Clinton Jones in the household of Mathew Hill Jones; as 29 yo farmer M Hill Jones.4
Marriage*	He married Grace N. Lnu in 1928. Date based on first marriage 2 years prior for both parties in the 1930 census.5,6
Death*	Silas died on 22 October 1956 at age 63.1
Burial*	He was buried at Marie Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Entry also claims wife was Grace N Jones (1913-1962) and child was Mark Jones (1945-2013).1

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Eithel Jones^1,2

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt2 b. c Oct 1859, d. 15 Apr 1939

Last Edited

18 Sep 2021

Birth*	Eithel, daughter of Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, was born on 9 January 1896 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Yes, her name is spelled Eithel on her tombstone.1,2,3
Census1900	Eithel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 4 yo daughter Ethel Jones.3
Census1910	Eithel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her mother, Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 14 yo daughter Eithel Jones.2
Death*	Eithel died on 22 February 1982 in Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 86.1
Burial*	She was buried at Dublin Memorial Gardens in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Sallie C. Jones^1,2

Father	Silas Marshall Jones1 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt1 b. c Oct 1859, d. 15 Apr 1939

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Sallie, daughter of Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, was born on 31 October 1897 in Georgia. Census says Oct 1896 but the headstone gives date we're using.3,2,1
Census1900	Sallie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 3 yo daughter Sallie C Jones.2
Census1910	Sallie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her mother, Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 12 yo daughter Sallie Jones.1
Census1920	Sallie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, as 22 yo sister Sallie Folk in the household of Mathew Hill Jones; as 29 yo farmer M Hill Jones.4
Marriage*	She married George Mackey Folk circa 1920, date based on Sallie's first marriage 10 years prior in the 1930 census.5,3
Census1930*	Sallie and George appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dublin 342nd GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia, enumerated 7 April 1930, as 52 yo farmer George M & 32 yo wife Sallie Folk. Sallie's mother 66 yo Nanie E Jones was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Sallie died on 24 March 1993 at age 95.3
Burial*	She was buried at Marie Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Rosa Marcia Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Queen Victoria Weaver3 b. 14 May 1854, d. 6 Jun 1887

Last Edited

18 Sep 2021

Birth*	Rosa, daughter of Silas Marshall Jones and Queen Victoria Weaver, was born on 29 November 1877 in Laurens Co., Georgia. The 1900 census says Mar 1877, Find A Grave claims 29 Nov 1877 but provides no headstone photo to back it up.4
Census1900	Rosa appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 22 yo daughter Rosa W Jones.2
Death*	Rosa died on 16 June 1953 in Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 75.4
Burial*	She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.4

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Thomas J. Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Queen Victoria Weaver3 b. 14 May 1854, d. 6 Jun 1887

Last Edited

18 Sep 2021

Birth*	Thomas, son of Silas Marshall Jones and Queen Victoria Weaver, was born on 29 August 1879 in Georgia.4,2
Census1900	Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of his parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 20 yo son Thomas J Jones.2
Death*	Thomas died on 4 June 1952 at age 72.4
Burial*	He was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.4

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Bertha Elizabeth Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones2 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Queen Victoria Weaver3 b. 14 May 1854, d. 6 Jun 1887

Last Edited

3 Oct 2022

Birth*	Bertha, daughter of Silas Marshall Jones and Queen Victoria Weaver, was born on 10 November 1882 in Laurens Co., Georgia.4,2
Census1900	Bertha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bailey's 391st GMD, Laurens Co., Georgia in the household of her parents, Silas Marshall Jones and Nancy Cornelia "Nannie" Wyatt, as 17 yo daughter Bertha Jones.2
Marriage*	She married William E. Whitehead on 20 December 1905 in Laurens Co., Georgia.5,4
Death*	Bertha died on 8 February 1979 in Citrus Co., Florida, at age 96.4
Burial*	She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Queen Victoria Weaver¹

Last Edited

13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Queen was born on 14 May 1854 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, d/o Jonathan Jackson and Amanda Emeline Hogan Weaver.2
Marriage*	She married Silas Marshall Jones before 1874.3
Death*	Queen died on 6 June 1887 in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia, at age 33.2
Burial*	She was buried at Weaver Hill Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Silas Marshall Jones:

Edward Cornelius Jones1 b. 15 Jun 1874, d. 28 May 1954 Emma Ruth Jones3 b. 4 Oct 1875, d. 21 Mar 1948 Rosa Marcia Jones4 b. 29 Nov 1877, d. 16 Jun 1953 Thomas J. Jones4 b. 29 Aug 1879, d. 4 Jun 1952 Mary Ella Jones3 b. 9 Feb 1881, d. 27 Jan 1972 Bertha Elizabeth Jones4 b. 10 Nov 1882, d. 8 Feb 1979 Estel Jones5 b. 6 Jun 1885, d. 12 Jun 1885 Victoria Haskins Jones3 b. 22 Nov 1886, d. 17 Jan 1946

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Edward Cornelius Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones1 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Queen Victoria Weaver1 b. 14 May 1854, d. 6 Jun 1887

Last Edited

18 Sep 2021

Birth*	Edward, son of Silas Marshall Jones and Queen Victoria Weaver, was born on 15 June 1874.1
Marriage*	He married Georgia C. Fordham on 21 December 1899 in Laurens Co., Georgia. Issue per Find A Grave include Lucy Victoria (1902-1989), and Helen Jones (1910-1999) both of whom have Find A Grave memorials.2,1
Death*	Edward died on 28 May 1954 at age 79.1
Burial*	He was buried at Northview Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Estel Jones¹

Father	Silas Marshall Jones1 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 19 Mar 1905
Mother	Queen Victoria Weaver1 b. 14 May 1854, d. 6 Jun 1887

Last Edited

18 Sep 2021

Birth*	Estel, daughter of Silas Marshall Jones and Queen Victoria Weaver, was born on 6 June 1885.1
Death*	Estel died on 12 June 1885.1
Burial*	She was buried at Weaver Hill Cemetery in Dublin, Laurens Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

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Bessie B. Dougherty¹

Father	Charles E. Dougherty1 b. 1839, d. 1928
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Bessie, daughter of Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1868.1
Census1870	Bessie appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen, as 1 yo Billie B Dougherty.2
Death*	Bessie died in 1873.1

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Jane Dougherty¹

Father	Charles E. Dougherty1 b. 1839, d. 1928
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Death*	Jane died in 1870.1
Birth*	Jane, daughter of Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1870.1

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Matthew Dougherty¹

Father	Charles E. Dougherty1 b. 1839, d. 1928
Mother	Nannie Witcher Keen1 b. 1840, d. 1873

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Death*	Matthew died in 1870.1
Birth*	Matthew, son of Charles E. Dougherty and Nannie Witcher Keen, was born in 1870.1

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Adolphus Jones¹

Father	Bartlett W. Jones1 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen1 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Adolphus, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born circa 1838 in Virginia.1
Census1840	Adolphus is probably one of the three males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Bartlett W. Jones, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2
Census1850	Adolphus appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, as 12 yo Adolphus Jones.1
Census1860	Adolphus appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 21 yo Adolphus Jones in the household of Decatur Jones and Nancy Harriet Keen; as 44 yo tobacconist Decatur & 41 yo Nannie H Jones.3
Census1880	Adolphus appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 42 yo brother Adolphus Jones in the household of his brother and sister-in-law Keen Jones and Mary W. Lnu; as 37 yo farmer Keen & 28 yo wife Mary W. Jones.4

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Gustavus Jones¹

Father	Bartlett W. Jones1 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen1 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Gustavus, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born circa 1838 in Virginia.1
Census1840	Gustavus is probably one of the three males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Bartlett W. Jones, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2
Census1850	Gustavus appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, as 12 yo Gustavus Jones.1
Census1860	He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of Joseph Dickenson Blair. 22 yo deputy sheriff Gustavus Jones.3

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Keen Jones¹

Father	Bartlett W. Jones1 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen1 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Keen, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born between 1840 and 1843 in Virginia. He's 10 yo in the 1850, but only 37 yo in the 1880.2,1
Census1840	Keen is probably one of the three males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Bartlett W. Jones, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3
Census1850	Keen appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, as 10 yo Keen Jones.1
Census1860	Keen appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 20 yo trader Keen Jones in the household of Charles R. Keen and Lucy C. Lnu; as 23 yo tobacconist Charles R & 19 yo Lucy C Keen.4
Marriage*	He married Mary W. Lnu before 1865, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed in the 1880 census.2
Census1870	Keen appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, as 30 yo King Jones in the household of his brother & sister-in-law Witcher Jones and Rosa Belvin; as 28 yo farmer Wicher (Witcher) & 23 yo Rosa Jones.5
Census1880*	Keen and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 June 1880, as 37 yo farmer Keen & 28 yo wife Mary W. Jones. Their children Ida, John, Gustavus, Charles, Mary E. and Dickens were listed as living with them, as well as Keen's brother Adolphus, a 21 yo brother-in-law Alvis Smith (likely on Mary's side), and one servant.2

Children with Mary W. Lnu:

Ida Jones2 b. c 1865 John Jones2 b. c 1866 Gustavus Jones2 b. c 1868 Charles Jones2 b. c 1870 Mary E. Jones2 b. c 1874 Dickens Jones2 b. c 1876

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Witcher Jones¹

Father	Bartlett W. Jones1 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen1 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

28 Mar 2023

Birth*	Witcher, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born on 3 June 1842 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,1
Census1850	Witcher appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, as 8 yo Witcher Jones.1
Census1860	Witcher appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 18 yo Witcher Jones (William's nephew) in the household of William Witcher Keen and Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine; as 48 yo farmer Wm W & 47 yo Elizabeth Keen.3
Marriage*	He married Rosa Belvin before 1869, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue include: Margaret, and John Belvin Jones. Both have Find A Grave memorials.2
Census1870*	Witcher and Rosa appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, enumerated 18 June 1870, as 28 yo farmer Wicher (Witcher) & 23 yo Rosa Jones. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them, as well as Witcher's 30 yo brother Keen Jones.4
Census1880	Witcher and Rosa appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 36 yo tobacco manufacturer Witcher & 28 yo wife Rosa JOnes. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them, as well as one tobacco buyer and three servants.5
Death*	Witcher died on 31 January 1903 at age 60.2
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Joint headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Rosa Belvin:

Margaret Jones2 b. 23 Mar 1869, d. 18 Dec 1936 John Belvin Jones2 b. Dec 1870, d. 28 Jul 1871

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Bartlett W. Jones^1,2

Father	Bartlett W. Jones2 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen2 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

16 Mar 2024

Birth*	Bartlett, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born circa 1847 in Virginia.2
Census1850	Bartlett appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, as 3 yo Bartlett Jones.2
Census1860	Bartlett appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 13 yo Bartlett W Jones in the household of Decatur Jones and Nancy Harriet Keen; as 44 yo tobacconist Decatur & 41 yo Nannie H Jones.1
Census1870*	Bartlett appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 23 yo Bartlett W Jones in the household of 52 yo tobacco manufacturer Decatur Jones. Relationship if any is unknown. Note this Decatur is not the same person as he who married Nancy H Keen. They have their own 1870 census enumeration.3

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Elisha Keen Jones Sr.^1,2

Father	Bartlett W. Jones3 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen3 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Elisha, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born on 18 January 1849 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,3
Census1850	Elisha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, as 2 yo Elisha Jones.3
Census1860	Elisha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 12 yo Elisha Jones in the household of his uncle Col. Elisha Ford Keen and Mary Anne Perkins; as 35 yo tobacconist Elisha F & 36 yo Mary A Keen.4
Marriage*	He married Annie Hunt Robinson before 2 June 1880. Find A Grave's marriage year is 1881 but Elisha & Annie are together in the 1880 census and she's already using the Jones surname. They're married 30 years with 4 born & 4 living in 1910.2,5
Census1880*	Elisha and Annie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 31 yo tobacco manufacturer E K & 21 yo Annie Jones in the household of 40 yo V. M. Robinson. Elisha & Annie were listed together as husband & wife. Another of familiar surname in the household was 27 yo H. C. Jones. V. M. is a good candidate for brother to Annie.6
Census1900	Elisha and Annie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 52 yo tobacconist Elisha K & 41 yo wife Annie H Jones. Their children Agnes Dillard, Bartlett Kyle, Grace Stuart and Elisha Keen were listed as living with them.7
Census1910	Elisha and Annie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 61 yo tobacconist Elisha K. Sr. & 50 yo wife Annie H. Jones. Their children Bartlett Kyle, Grace Stuart and Elisha Keen were listed as living with them.2
Census1920	Elisha and Annie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated circa 1 January 1920, as 70 yo tobacconist Elisha K & 60 yo wife Annie R Jones. Their daughter Agnes Dillard was listed as living with them, as well as Agnes' husband Daniel and their four children Price, Ann, Agnes and Mary Withers.8
Death*	Elisha died on 4 April 1922 in Danville, Virginia, at age 73.1
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo & obit available at Find A Grave.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: From his obit in Find A Grave: He was a leaf tobacco dealer and a partner of A. D. Keen in the firm of E. J. Jones and Company. He was a son of Bartlett Jones and Elizabeth Keen, being born in Pittsylvania County, January 19, 1849. His parents died when he was young and he was reared by his uncle, Col. Elisha Keen, a distinguished soldier of the Confederate Army at "Cottage Hill," a fine country estate about 12 miles from Danville. Here he grew up with his first cousins, the late Mrs. William Henry Jones, the late Mrs. C. D. Langhorne, mother of Lady Astor and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson. In early manhood, Mr. Jones felt the lure of the west and with the late Judge H. W. Flournoy he went to Georgia, Texas and into the Indian Territory and led the life of a cattleman, returning to Virginia in 1872.9

Children with Annie Hunt Robinson:

Agnes Dillard Jones10 b. 31 Jul 1883, d. 22 Sep 1962 Bartlett Kyle Jones10 b. 1 Nov 1886, d. 1929 Grace Stuart Jones10 b. 16 Oct 1888, d. 7 Feb 1962 Elisha Keen Jones Jr.10 b. 3 Jan 1892, d. 2 Oct 1925

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Rosa Belvin¹

Last Edited

28 Mar 2023

Birth*	Rosa was born on 7 February 1843 in Richmond, Virginia, d/o John Allan & Margaret Ann Durham Belvin.2
Marriage*	She married Witcher Jones, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, before 1869, date based on birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave. Issue include: Margaret, and John Belvin Jones. Both have Find A Grave memorials.1
Census1870*	Rosa and Witcher appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Fort Gaines, Clay Co., Georgia, enumerated 18 June 1870, as 28 yo farmer Wicher (Witcher) & 23 yo Rosa Jones. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them, as well as Witcher's 30 yo brother Keen Jones.3
Census1880	Rosa and Witcher appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 3 June 1880, as 36 yo tobacco manufacturer Witcher & 28 yo wife Rosa JOnes. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them, as well as one tobacco buyer and three servants.4
Death*	Rosa died on 29 June 1929 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 86.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Witcher Jones:

Margaret Jones1 b. 23 Mar 1869, d. 18 Dec 1936 John Belvin Jones1 b. Dec 1870, d. 28 Jul 1871

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Annie Hunt Robinson¹

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3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Annie was born on 6 May 1856 in North Carolina.2,3
Marriage*	She married Elisha Keen Jones Sr., son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, before 2 June 1880. Find A Grave's marriage year is 1881 but Elisha & Annie are together in the 1880 census and she's already using the Jones surname. They're married 30 years with 4 born & 4 living in 1910.2,4
Census1880	Annie and Elisha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 31 yo tobacco manufacturer E K & 21 yo Annie Jones in the household of 40 yo V. M. Robinson. Elisha & Annie were listed together as husband & wife. Another of familiar surname in the household was 27 yo H. C. Jones. V. M. is a good candidate for brother to Annie.5
Census1900*	Annie and Elisha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 9 June 1900, as 52 yo tobacconist Elisha K & 41 yo wife Annie H Jones. Their children Agnes Dillard, Bartlett Kyle, Grace Stuart and Elisha Keen were listed as living with them.6
Census1910	Annie and Elisha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 61 yo tobacconist Elisha K. Sr. & 50 yo wife Annie H. Jones. Their children Bartlett Kyle, Grace Stuart and Elisha Keen were listed as living with them.2
Census1920	Annie and Elisha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated circa 1 January 1920, as 70 yo tobacconist Elisha K & 60 yo wife Annie R Jones. Their daughter Agnes Dillard was listed as living with them, as well as Agnes' husband Daniel and their four children Price, Ann, Agnes and Mary Withers.7
Death*	Annie died on 9 February 1934 at age 77.3
Burial*	She was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

Children with Elisha Keen Jones Sr.:

Agnes Dillard Jones3 b. 31 Jul 1883, d. 22 Sep 1962 Bartlett Kyle Jones3 b. 1 Nov 1886, d. 1929 Grace Stuart Jones3 b. 16 Oct 1888, d. 7 Feb 1962 Elisha Keen Jones Jr.3 b. 3 Jan 1892, d. 2 Oct 1925

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Ann Maria Jones¹

Father	Bartlett W. Jones2 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen2 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ann, daughter of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born in March 1855 in Virginia. Her headstone claims 1851 but her 1900 census says Mar 1855.3,1
Census1860	Ann appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 8 yo Ann M Jones in the household of Decatur Jones and Nancy Harriet Keen; as 44 yo tobacconist Decatur & 41 yo Nannie H Jones.4
Marriage*	She married John William James in 1876. Married 24 years with 9 born & 6 living in 1900. Issue per Find A Grave include: Elizabeth Ann, Helen, Russell, Jules, Harriett, and Bartlett James. All have Find A Grave memorials.1
Census1880	Ann and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 June 1880, as 28 yo tobacco leaf dealer Jno. J. & 28 yo wife Annie M. James. Their children Fred K. and Helen were listed as living with them.5
Census1900*	Ann and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 49 yo tobacconist John & 44 yo wife Annie M. James. Their children Helen, Russell, Jules, Harriett and Bartlett were listed as living with them, as well as two servants.3
Census1910	Ann and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 58 yo tobacconist Jno & 58 yo wife Anne M James. Their children Harriett and Bartlett were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.6
Census1920	Ann and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 24 January 1920, as 68 yo retiree John & 65 yo wife Annie M James. Their daughter Harriett was listed as living with them, as well as one servant.7
Residence*	Ann resided in Danville, Virginia, on 4 April 1922.2
Census1930*	Ann appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 72 yo widow Annie M James. Her daughter Harriett was listed as living with her.8
Burial*	She was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1
Death*	Ann died in 1931.2

Children with John William James:

Elizabeth Ann James1 b. 1876, d. 1880 Fred K. James5 b. c 1878 Helen James1 b. 10 Dec 1879, d. 13 Aug 1966 Russell James1 b. Apr 1882, d. 28 Feb 1917 Vice Adm. Jules James1 b. 14 Feb 1885, d. 12 Mar 1957 Harriett James1 b. Jun 1888, d. 1959 Capt. Bartlett James1 b. Sep 1893, d. 24 Oct 1917

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John William James¹

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18 Mar 2023

Birth*	John was born in April 1851 in Virginia, s/o John W. Craghead & Angeline Rorer James.2,3
Marriage*	He married Ann Maria Jones, daughter of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, in 1876. Married 24 years with 9 born & 6 living in 1900. Issue per Find A Grave include: Elizabeth Ann, Helen, Russell, Jules, Harriett, and Bartlett James. All have Find A Grave memorials.1
Census1880	John and Ann appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 June 1880, as 28 yo tobacco leaf dealer Jno. J. & 28 yo wife Annie M. James. Their children Fred K. and Helen were listed as living with them.4
Census1900*	John and Ann appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 49 yo tobacconist John & 44 yo wife Annie M. James. Their children Helen, Russell, Jules, Harriett and Bartlett were listed as living with them, as well as two servants.2
Census1910	John and Ann appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 16 April 1910, as 58 yo tobacconist Jno & 58 yo wife Anne M James. Their children Harriett and Bartlett were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.5
Census1920	John and Ann appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Danville, Virginia, enumerated 24 January 1920, as 68 yo retiree John & 65 yo wife Annie M James. Their daughter Harriett was listed as living with them, as well as one servant.6
Death*	John died in 1928.1
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

Children with Ann Maria Jones:

Elizabeth Ann James1 b. 1876, d. 1880 Fred K. James4 b. c 1878 Helen James1 b. 10 Dec 1879, d. 13 Aug 1966 Russell James1 b. Apr 1882, d. 28 Feb 1917 Vice Adm. Jules James1 b. 14 Feb 1885, d. 12 Mar 1957 Harriett James1 b. Jun 1888, d. 1959 Capt. Bartlett James1 b. Sep 1893, d. 24 Oct 1917

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Thomas Jones¹

Father	Bartlett W. Jones1 b. 4 Jun 1813, d. 11 Mar 1858
Mother	Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen1 b. 6 Feb 1816, d. 5 Aug 1854

Last Edited

3 Aug 2017

Birth*	Thomas, son of Bartlett W. Jones and Elizabeth Ann Staples Keen, was born in 1854.1
Census1860	Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Ringold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 6 yo Thos Jones (William's nephew) in the household of William Witcher Keen and Elizabeth Ballard Fontaine; as 48 yo farmer Wm W & 47 yo Elizabeth Keen.2
Death*	Thomas died in 1907.1

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Charles R. Keen¹

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8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Charles was born circa 1837 in Virginia.1
Marriage*	He married Lucy C. Lnu before 16 July 1860.1
Census1860*	Charles and Lucy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 16 July 1860, as 23 yo tobacconist Charles R & 19 yo Lucy C Keen. Keen Jones, 20 yo trader of unknown relation, was living with them.1

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Lucy C. Lnu¹

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8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lucy was born circa 1841 in Virginia.1
Marriage*	She married Charles R. Keen before 16 July 1860.1
Census1860*	Lucy and Charles appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 16 July 1860, as 23 yo tobacconist Charles R & 19 yo Lucy C Keen. Keen Jones, 20 yo trader of unknown relation, was living with them.1

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Minnie Rogers¹

Last Edited

22 Mar 2024

Birth*	Minnie was born between 1868 and 1869 in Indiana. It's unlikely that Rogers was her maiden name given her age of 52 yo when she married Kyle.1
Census1900	Minnie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Seward Twp., Kosciusko Co., Indiana, as 32 yo divorced housekeeper Minnie Rogers in the household of her future husband John Kyle; as 47 yo widower farm laborer John Kyle.2
Marriage*	She married John Kyle before 20 January 1920.1
Census1920*	Minnie and John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Concord, Elkhart Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 January 1920, as 58 yo common laborer John & 51 yo wife Minnie Kyle.1

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