Descendants of John JONES
FIRST GENERATION
1. John JONES was born on 19 Feb 1750 in Virginia, USA. He died on 30 May 1821 in Rutherford
County, North Carolina, USA. He was buried after 30 May 1821 in Sandy Run Baptist Church,
Mooresboro, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
Genealogy research by Mr. Roy Brooks, Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina. Article in the
"Heritage of Rutherford County", Family 399 published by The Genealogical Society of Old Tyron
County.
MARRIAGE: 27 Jul 1771 in Grandville County, NC.
27 Oct 1787 - Sale from Robert Lee to JOHN JONES of Mecklenburg co. VA. 100 acres on Jumping
branch Creek adjoining George Moore. Rutherford Co. NC Deeds. (Note: Not proven to be our John,
however, John's property on Sandy Run was adjoining Robert Lee & George Moore in other deeds. RBP)
1790 Rutherford County North Carolina Census, 11th District, John Jones 1 free white male 16 and up, 6
free white males under 16 years, 6 free white females, no slaves.
28 Nov 1792 - NC State Grant to John Jones 100 acres on a branch of Sandy Run Creek, adjoining Robert
Lee.
9 Jul 1794 - Rutherford Co. NC - NC State #858 - 30 shillings for every 100 acres paid by John Jones tract
containing 100 acres in Rutherford Co. on north side of Sandy run...George Moores corner Moores line
West to a stake on the North bank of Sandy run to beg. Pg. 419 - No. 1410 (AGLL #V131-43)
Elizabeth was thought to be a Poole until research by Bobby Patterson's article in the "Bulletin of Gen.
Soc. of Old Tryon Co", Aug. 1991, showed she was Pettypool/e.
John & Elizabeth were in Rutherford Co. by 1795 when daughter Sarah was married.
1798 - John Jones acknowledges a Deed in open Court to Starling Jones containing by estimator 3.25
acres. Ordered to be registered. (Rutherford Co. NC Minutes superior court 1799-1802) AGLL
#V131-0038.
Living in Rutherford Co., NC in 1803 in father's estate record.
18 Feb 1799 - George Moore proved Deed from Lemuel Moore to John Jones containing 200 acres.
(Rutherford Co. Min. 1799-1802)
16 Sep 1799 - this indenture bet. JOHN JONES & Shadwick Green both of Rutherford 100 lbs on the
Waters of Sandy Run on the East side. Beg. Robert Lees corner...to Beg. 200 acres. S/John Jones Wit:
S/Wm. Street & S/Elijah Jones. (Vol. 18, Pg. 90, #1712, 30 sep 1802)
1800 Rutherford Co. NC Census AGLL #M32-33, (alphabetical) Pg. 122 JOHN JONES 45 & over 1 male
16-26, 3 males 10-16, 2 males 0-10, 1 female 45 & over 1 female 16-26 & 1 female 0-10. (There are
several other John Joneses but this one is listed in the middle of his sons. RBP)
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15- Apr 1802 - Grant 50 shillings every 100 acres to John Jones 78 acres. Beg. Major George Mores
corner. (Vol. 22-23, 1804-07, Pg. 73 # 71, Aug 4, 1804. AGLL V131-44.)
19 Nov 1803 - This indenture between John Jones & Lewis Jones both of Rutherford 20 lbs parcel of land
on both sides of Sandy Run Beg. on Sterling Jones corner..Moores line..north to Sterling Jones Corner...to
Beg. containing 325 acres. Being part of a tract of land granted by this State to the said John Jones by
patent dated 20 Sep 1796. With houses & orchards. Good Sure perfect & indefensible estate of
inheritance. S/John Jones Wit: S/Lm Moore & S/William Street. (Pg. 164, #152, Nov 29, 1804,
Rutherford Co. Deeds)
28 Nov 1807 - this indenture between Elijah Jones & Sterling Jones both of Rutherford Co. 175 lbs tract in
Rutherford Co. on the East side of Sandy Run Beg...passing Hardens post oak corner...to Beg. 202 acres.
S/Elijah Jones, Wit: Wm. Bryson & S/JOHN JONES
Granville Co. NC Deed Bk W, Pg. 257, 6 Mar 1814 John Jones & wife Elizabeth & William P Pool sold
land jointly to David Wilkerson.
18 Jun 1818 Bet. John Jones Sr. & Edmond Jones both of Rutherford $55. parcel of land on Lees branch
on Waters of Sandy Run. Beg. on a maple Joseph Hamiltons corner...David Jones' corner..to Beg.
containing 28 acres. S/John Jones, Wit: S/Stephen Jones & S/James Meran (Pg. 260 #68, Aug 9, 1817
AGLL V131-48)
Granville Co. NC Deed Bk X, Pg. 282, Elizabeth & John & the other heirs of John Pettypool sold land to
William Wilkerson.
John married 2nd Anna after 1818, Rutherford Co., NC.
2 Dec 1818 bet John Jones Sen of Rutherford & Stephen Jones, son of John Jones sen. of Rutherford. for in
consideration of the natural Love & affection while he hath & bareth unto the said Stephen Jones for the
better maintenance & preferment of the said Stephen Jones have given granted and aliened. Grant land
lying on the East side of Sandy run. Beg on a maple Robert Lees branch Joseph Hamiltons corner...to a
small hickery in David Jones line to beg. Containing 200 acres including the land & plantation I now live
on. S/John Jones Wit: S/Joel smith & S/John W. Smith. (Pg. 565, #279, Mar 13, 1819 Rutherford Deeds.)
Reg. 15 Jun 1819 - I John Jones of Rutherford for $100 have sold to James Harden a tract of land on the
East Side of sandy run...Achilles Durhams corner..to Beg. 90 acres. Signed 24 Sep 1814. S/John Jones,
Wit: S/Stephen Jones & Robt. (+). Jones (Vol. 32-33, 1820-1822, Pg. 39 # 40)
Nov 4, 1819 - I hereby appoint my son Edmond Jones agent for me to act & transact in all business cases
as I am week in body & not able to act for myself given under my hand this Day & date above. S/John
Jones wit: S/John Hard, S/Gilberd Harrill & S/Robert Jones.(Ibid, Pg. 414, #116, May 24, 1821)
Reg. 31 May 1821 - I John Jones of Rutherford for 120 lbs sold unto Asa Lovelace a parcel of land
Beg...with Sterling Joneses line...on the bank of Sandy Run..to begining 60 acres - (blank) day of January
1812. S/John Jones Wit: Thomas (w) Harding & S/ Bernice McKinney (Ibid, Pg. 439, #145, May 31,
1821.)
BURIAL: Elizabeth & John's tombstones are in the Sandy Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Mooresboro,
Cleveland co. NC. However, the cemetery was not established at the time of their deaths.
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He was married to Elizabeth (Poole) PETTYPOOL (daughter of John PETTYPOOL and Sarah
SANFORD) on 27 Jul 1771 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA. Elizabeth (Poole)
PETTYPOOL was born about 1750 in Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA. She died on 2 Sep 1818 in
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. She was buried in Sandy Run Baptist Church, Mooresboro,
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. John JONES and Elizabeth (Poole) PETTYPOOL had the
following children:
+2 i. Sarah (Sally) JONES (born on 1 May 1772).
+3 ii. Martha (Patsy) JONES (born on 26 May 1773).
+4 iii. Elizabeth JONES (born on 14 Nov 1774).
+5 iv. Sterling JONES (born on 29 Feb 1776).
+6 v. Lewis JONES (born on 25 Dec 1777).
+7 vi. Elijah JONES (born on 11 May 1779).
+8 vii. Nancy JONES (born on 14 Mar 1781).
+9 viii. Frances (Fanny) JONES (born on 7 Sep 1783).
10 ix. John JONES Jr. was born on 28 Feb 1785 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA.
No further record.
+11 x. Edmund JONES (born on 8 Sep 1786).
+12 xi. Robert JONES (born on 2 Apr 1788).
+13 xii. Emilla (Milly) JONES (born on 9 May 1789).
14 xiii. Allen JONES was born on 1 Jun 1791 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
13 Jan 1812 - I John Jones of Rutherford have given granted & bequeathed to my son
ALLEN JONES of Rutherford tract of land on Main Broad river Beg...above
Davidson ford...Millers corner to beg. 165 acres. S/John Jones, Wit: Elijah Reynolds
& s/ John Moore. (Book 25, Pg. 592, #213, Feb. 22, 1812 Rutherford Co. NC Deeds)
2 Nov 1812, this indenture bet ALLEN JONES & Edmond Jones both of Rutherford
$240 tract on Main Broad River. Beg...above Dyens ford..Millers Corner. 65 acres
S/Allen Jones, Wit:S/ William McKinney & S/John Jones.
+15 xiv. Stephen JONES (born on 25 May 1793).
He was married to Anna after 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
SECOND GENERATION
2. Sarah (Sally) JONES (John-1) was born on 1 May 1772 in Virginia, USA. She died before 1840 in
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA.
Marriage Records of Rutherford AGLL microfilm V131-0037, James Buchanan security.
Living in Burke Co., NC 1810, 1820, 1830, & 1840 & 1850 in Yancey Co. Joseph is living with son
Arthur in 1850 Yancey Co. age 83.
Joseph's will made 11 Jul 1840.
She was married to Joseph BUCHANAN on 22 Feb 1792 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
Sarah (Sally) JONES and Joseph BUCHANAN had the following children:
+16 i. James BUCHANAN (born about 1794).
+17 ii. John BUCHANAN (born about 1796).
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18 iii. Martha "Patsy" BUCHANAN was born about 1798 in Rutherford County, North
Carolina, USA.
+19 iv. Elizabeth BUCHANAN (born about 1800).
+20 v. Sarah "Sally Ann" BUCHANAN (born about 1802).
+21 vi. Margaret BUCHANAN (born about 1804).
+22 vii. Mildred "Milla" BUCHANAN (born about 1806).
+23 viii. Anna BUCHANAN (born about 1808).
+24 ix. Joseph BUCHANAN Jr. (born about 1810).
+25 x. Arthur J. BUCHANAN (born in 1811).
26 xi. William BUCHANAN was born about 1813 in Burke, North Carolina. William died
unmarried.
3. Martha (Patsy) JONES (John-1) was born on 26 May 1773 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA.
She was married to Mr. GREEN.
4. Elizabeth JONES (John-1) was born on 14 Nov 1774 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA. She
died on 28 May 1861 in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA.
SOURCE: Pam Hallock, Bothell, WA
Elizabeth & William left Rutherford in 1808 & lived in Yancey Co., NC. The part of Yancey where they
lived is now Mitchell Co.
BURIAL: Turbyfill Cemetery, Yancey Co. NC is now in Mitchell Co. NC.
She was married to William BUCHANAN (son of Arthur BUCHANAN and Mary ROSWELL) on 8 Apr
1793 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. William BUCHANAN was born on 23 Aug 1765 in
Maryland, USA. He died on 5 Jan 1856 in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA. He was buried in
Turbyfill Cem, Yancy, North Carolina. !Information on William & Elizabeth from John Edwards,
Ellenboro, NC & Bill & Pam Hallock, Bothell, WA (Arthur Buchanan's Family Bible).
!Mitchell Co. was formed in 1861 from Yancy Co. NC. Elizabeth JONES and William BUCHANAN had
the following children:
27 i. Mary J. BUCHANNAN was born on 20 Oct 1794 in Rutherford County, North
Carolina, USA.
+28 ii. George B. BUCHANAN (born on 26 Nov 1795).
+29 iii. Elizabeth BUCHANAN (born on 6 Mar 1797).
+30 iv. William BUCHANAN Jr. (born on 10 Apr 1799).
+31 v. James BUCHANAN (born on 18 Nov 1800).
+32 vi. Anne BUCHANAN (born on 7 Mar 1802).
+33 vii. John "Wolf" BUCHANAN (born on 16 May 1803).
+34 viii. Arthur BUCHANAN (born on 16 Nov 1804).
+35 ix. Sarah "Sally" BUCHANAN (born on 3 Aug 1806).
+36 x. Martha "Patsy" BUCHANAN (born on 31 Jan 1808).
+37 xi. Leonard BUCHANAN (born on 24 Oct 1809).
+38 xii. Clement BUCHANAN (born on 15 Aug 1811).
+39 xiii. Lewis BUCHANAN (born on 21 Feb 1813).
+40 xiv. Nancy BUCHANAN (born on 1 Nov 1814).
+41 xv. Ruth BUCHANAN (born on 9 Oct 1816).
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+42 xvi. Joseph Alexander BUCHANAN (born on 7 Jul 1818).
5. Sterling JONES (John-1) was born on 29 Feb 1776 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA. He died
in 1816 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
1800 Rutherford Co. Census, Pg. 122 Starlen Jones 16-26 & 1 female 16-26.
10 Oct 1798 - This indenture 10 Oct 1798 bet. John Jones & STARLING JONES both of Rutherford Co.
20 lbs. be. near Lawsons line...West to Moors line to Beg. 325 acres being part of tract granted to John
Jones by this state. all houses, building & orchards. S/John Jones Wit: S/Lemuel Moore & S/William
Street. (Vol. M-V 1795-1797, Pg. 460, #1857, Sp. 5, 1799, Rutherford Co. Deeds.)
28 Nov 1807 - this indenture bet Elijah Jones & STERLING JONES both of Rutherford Co. 175 lbs tract
on the east side of Sandy Run Beg...passing Hardens post oak corner. S/Elijah Jones wit: S/Wm. Bryson
& S/John Jones. (Ibid Pg. 79, #103, Aug 24, 1809)
2 Jan 1813 - this indenture, bet Lewis Jones & Edmond Jones both of Rutherford 20 lbs on the waters of
Sandy run. Beg on STERLING JONES corner..in Moores line with said line North to Sterling Jones
corner to the beg. 325 acres. S/Lewis Jones, Wit: S/Burnice McKinney & Robert (x) Jones. (Ibid Bk 27 &
28, Pg. 18, #19, Feb 4. 1813.)
25 Nov 1814 - this indenture bet STERLING JONES & Edmond Jones both of Rutherford $245 on Waters
of Wilkeys Creek. Beg. hickory near Gilbird Harrils corner...to Moores line. to Beg. 325 acres. Starling
(X) Jones, Wit: S/John Jones & S/Stephen Jones (Ibid Pg. 297, #47 Feb 19, 1815)
Sterling's will written 20 Sep 1816 recorded Oct 1817. Edmond Jones & John Jones Jr. executors: Wit.
Stephen Jones & Burnie McKinney.
He was married to Frances (Fanny) BRIDGES. Sterling JONES and Frances (Fanny) BRIDGES had the
following children:
43 i. Elizabeth JONES was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Elizabeth
given 50 acres of land in father's 1816 will.
+44 ii. James JONES.
+45 iii. Nathaniel JONES.
6. Lewis JONES (John-1) was born on 25 Dec 1777 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA. He died
about 1860 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.
1800 Rutherford Co. Census, Pg. 122 Lewis Jones 16-26, 2 males 0-10 & 1 female 45 & over.
2 Jan 1813 - this indenture, bet LEWIS JONES & Edmond Jones both of Rutherford 20 lbs on the waters
of Sandy run. Beg on Sterling Jones corner..in Moores line with said line North to Sterling Jones corner to
the beg. 325 acres. S/Lewis Jones, Wit: S/Burnice McKinney & Robert (x) Jones. (Deed Bk 27 & 28, Pg.
18, #19, Feb 4. 1813.)
Lewis & Molly Bridges marriage John Jones Security, AGLL microfilm V131-0037.
31 Mar 1830 - I, LEWIS JONES for & in consideration of $60 granted and Delivered to the lawful heirs of
John Jones Decd a certain Plantation or tract of land in Rutherford Co. on the south side of broad river...to
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Beg. Lewis (x) Jones, Wit: S/Thomas Harris & S/ Jonathan Guthrie.(Vol. 37, Pg. 390, #30, Nov. 26,
1831)
14 Jan 1830 - this indenture bet. William Davidson & LEWIS JONES both of Rutherford $75. Tract on the
south side of Main broad river Beg. at white oak John Joneses corner...to mouth of Ashworts Creek to
Beg. containing 100 acres. S/William Davison Wit: S/Thomas Harris, S/Bales Harris. (Ibid Pg. 392, #33,
Nov 28, 1831.)
29 Oct 1834 - State of NC #3841, $10 for every 100 acres granted to William Jones 265 acres. Tract on the
south side of Main Broad river on both sides of Sizemores branch & both sides of the Long branch. Beg. at
oak William Davidson's corner & LEWIS JONES; corner...to a pine Becky Jones' corner...to Beg. entered
29 Oct 1834. Raliegh 5 Dec 1836. S/Richard D. Spaight Gov. (Bk 41, Pg. 580, #390, 10 May 1837)
1840 Rutherford Co. NC Census, NA M704-0370, Pg. 301, Lewis Jones 50-60, 1 male 5-10, 1 female
60-70, 3 females 15-20, 1 female 10-15 & 1 female 5-10.
1850 Cleveland Census AGLL M432-0625, Pg 144, Dwelling 405, Family 405, Lewis Jones, age 73,
Farmer, Real estate $400, b. VA, Eliza 43, b. NC, Martha Bridges 53, b. NC, Lawson Jones 13 b. NC &
Henry Green 14 b. NC.
Lewis mar. 2nd Sarah "Sally" Harris, Cleveland County NC, 10 Mar 1853.
1860 Cleveland Co. NC Census, NA M653-0893, Pg. 397, family 1163, Louis Jones 83, Infirm, b. VA,
Sarah 45 b. SC & Edmund 6/12 b. NC. (Nearby is Louis Jones age 39 b. NC. RBP)
He was married to Molly BRIDGES on 27 Jul 1797 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Lewis
JONES and Molly BRIDGES had the following children:
+46 i. William JONES (born about 1799).
47 ii. John JONES was born about 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
48 iii. Eliza JONES was born about 1807 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
Eliza was unmarried on the 1850 Cleveland Co. Census.
+49 iv. Drury JONES (born about 1811).
+50 v. Susan JONES (born about 1817).
7. Elijah JONES (John-1) was born on 11 May 1779 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA. He died in
1833 in Edmundson County, Kentucky, USA.
SOURCE: Children, Peggy Hill, Wilton, CA, this is her line.
16 Sep 1799 - this indenture bet. John Jones & Shadwick Green both of Rutherford 100 lbs on the Waters
of Sandy Run on the East side. Beg. Robert Lees corner...to Beg. 200 acres. S/John Jones Wit: S/Wm.
Street & S/ELIJAH JONES. (Vol. 18, Pg. 90, #1712, 30 Sep 1802)
1800 Rutherford Co. Census (alphabetical), pg. 122, Elijah Jones 16-26 & 1 female 16-26.
28 Nov 1807 - this indenture bet ELIJAH JONES & Sterling Jones both of Rutherford Co. 175 lbs. on the
east Side of Sandy run Beg....passing Hardens post oak corner...corner of streets land...to Beg. 202 acres.
S/Elijah Jones Wit: S/ Wm. Bryson & S/John Jones. (Bk 25 1809-1811, Pg. 70 #103, Aug. 24, 1809,
Rutherford Co. Deeds.)
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He was married to Sarah HAMBRICK about 1800 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA. Sarah
HAMBRICK was born about 1780 in Virginia, USA. She died in 1857 in Greenbush, Warren County,
Illinois. Elijah JONES and Sarah HAMBRICK had the following children:
+51 i.Susan JONES (born about 1802).
52 ii.Wiley JONES was born about 1804.
53 iii.Margaret JONES was born about 1809 in Barren County, Kentucky.
54 iv. William P. JONES was born on 11 Nov 1810 in Barren County, Kentucky. He died
on 9 Jul 1880.
55 v. Jessie JONES was born about 1812 in Barren County, Kentucky.
56 vi. John W. JONES was born about 1814 in Kentucky, USA.
57 vii. Elizabeth JONES was born about 1816 in Kentucky, USA.
8. Nancy JONES (John-1) was born on 14 Mar 1781 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA.
She was married to Mr. GREEN.
9. Frances (Fanny) JONES (John-1) was born on 7 Sep 1783 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA.
She was married to John BRIDGES (son of Moses BRIDGES and --?--) on 24 Jun 1801 in Rutherford
County, North Carolina, USA. Frances (Fanny) JONES and John BRIDGES had the following children:
58 i. Unicy BRIDGES was born about 1803 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
+59 ii. Arvanna "Maranna" BRIDGES (born on 20 May 1808).
+60 iii. John BRIDGES (born on 8 Apr 1813).
61 iv. Stephen BRIDGES was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
62 v. Elisha BRIDGES was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
63 vi. Logustine BRIDGES was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
11. Edmund JONES (John-1) was born on 8 Sep 1786 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. He
died on 29 Aug 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA. He was buried after 29 Aug 1857 in
Jones Family Cemetery, Lattimore, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.
Edmund & Susanna joined the Sandy Run Baptist Church in 1811.
2 Nov 1812 - this indenture bet. Allen Jones & EDMOND JONES both of Rutherford $240 tract on Main
Broad river. Beg. ..Dyens ford..to a post oak Millers corner...up the River to the Beg. 65 acres. S/Allen
Jones Wit: S/William McKinney & S/John Jones. (Bk 27 & 28, Pg. 16, #17, Feb 4, 1813.)
2 Jan 1813 - this indenture bet. Lewis Jones & EDMOND JONES both of Rutherford 20 lb on the Waters
of Sandy Run Beg. on Sterling Jones Corner...to a stake in Moores line...to Beg. 325 acres. S/Lewis Jones
Wit: S/Burnice McKinney & Robert (X) Jones. (Ibid, Pg. 18, #19, Feb 4, 1813.)
25 Nov 1814 - this indenture bet. Sterling Jones & EDMOND JONES both of Rutherford $245 on Waters
of Wilkeys creek Beg. Gilbird Harrils corner...to Moores line to Beg. 325 acres. S/Starling (x) Jones Wit:
S/John Jones & S/Stephen Jones. (Ibid Pg. 297, #47, Feb 19, 1815.)
20 Oct 1814 - This indenture bet. EDMOND JONES & Stephen Jones both of Rutherford $160 in
Rutherford Beg. at a pine on John Jones' Spring Branch - down said branch to Sandy Run to mouth of Leef
Branch to Starling Jones line to David Jones' line...to Beg. 80 acres. S/EDMOND JONES Wit: W/John
Jones & Robert (x) Jones. (Ibid, Pg. 307, #60, Mar 14, 1815)
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18 Jun 1818 - this indenture bet. John Jones Sr. & EDMOND JONES both of Rutherford $55. Parcel of
land on Lees branch Waters of Sandy Run. Beg. on a maple Joseph Hamiltons corner...to a Black oak on
david Jones' corner...to Beg. containing 28 acres. S/John Jones wit: S/Stephen Jones & S/James Meeran
(Vol 29-31, Pg. 486, #192, Dec 7, 1818.)
4 Nov 1819 - I hereby appoint my son EDMOND JONES agent for me to act & transact in all Business
cases as I am weak in Body & not able to act for myself given under my hand this Day & date above
written in presence of us. S/John Jones Wit: S/John Hard, S/Gilbird Harrill & S/Robert Jones. (Ibid, Pg.
414, #116, May 24, 1821)
1830 Rutherford Co. NC Census Index, Pg. 488, 2nd Reg., Edmon Jones.
18 Jun 1832 - I Jacob Carrell of Georgia Cherokee Co., formerly of Rutherford NC make constitute &
appoint EDMOND JONES Esquire attorney to sell lands & tenements of Joseph ? late of Rutherford - the
goods & chattels land & tenements of the said George Renolds Decd. late of Rutherford Co. S/Jacob
Carroll Wit: S/M.M. Raiford & Charles (x) Hasey J.P. (Bk 39, Pg. 26 #23, Feb 18, 1833)
5 Nov 1833 bet. William Carson, Esquire High Sheriff of Rutherford & EDMOND JONES of Rutherford
against Thomas Dye & others $129.50 was recovered - directed by the Sheriff parcel of land on the Stone
fork of Sandy Run including his plantation. EDMOND JONES the highest bidder. Ack S/Wm. Carson,
Sheriff. (Bk 39, Pg. 236, #59, 14 mar 1834)
Ordained Deacon of the Sandy Run Baptist Church June 1833.
5 Nov 1833 - this indenture bet. William Carson, High Sheriff of Rutherford & EDMOND JONES of
Rutherford against Gilbert Dye & Thomas Dey $105.25 recovered by Samuel Bridges & others. Tract of
land on both sides of Millstone for of Sandy Run. Part of 181 acres this containing 52 acres. The highest
bidder 10 Jul 1833 EDMOND JONES $31.50. Ack. S/Wm. Carson, Sheriff
11 Oct 1834 - this indenture bet. John Hord & EDMUND JONES both of Rutherford. $600 On the Waters
of Sandy Run. Beg...between the mill stone off Sandy Run...along an old line of George Moore decd...to
Beg. 400 acres every part. S/John Hord Wit: S/Richard Shagog & S/Minor W. smith (Vol. 41, Pg. 103,
#85, 14 May 1835)
30 Apr 1834 - this indenture bet. EDMUND JONES & Alexander G. Harrell both of Rutherford. $168
Tract on the Waters of Wilkes Creek. Beg. oak in said Joneses line...to Gilbert Harrills line...to Beg.
containing 137 acres. S/EMUND JONES Wit: S/Edward P. Jones & S/Willis Jones. (Vol. 41, Pg. 103,
#85, 14 May 1835)
15 Feb 1837 - this indenture bet. EDMUND JONES & Wilson Jones both of Rutherford Co. $260. tract on
both sides of Mill Stone fork of Sandy Run. Beg...to Ann Dyes corner..to Beg. 130 acres. S/Edmond Jones
Wit: S/Drury Callehan & S. A. O. Jones. (Vol. 41, Pg. 615, #417, 28 Jun 1837)
24 Dec 1836 - Habersham Co. GA, I Elizabeth Caywood appoint EDMUND JONES of Rutherford my
true & lawful attorney to Sell tract of land know as my Dower lands & formerly land of which Thomas
Caywood late of said county died seized & to taken possession of the same. Elizabeth (X) Caywood Wit:
S/B. Vaughn J.P. (Vol. 41, pg. 616, #471, 7 Jun 1839)
10 Sep 1838 - this indenture bet. EDMUND JONES & Edward P. Jones both of Rutherford. $250. tract on
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the Waters of Sandy Run joining Willis McKinney & the said Edmund Jones. Beg...a swamp on Willis
Jones line...to Hords old corner...in Moores old line...to Beg. Including 100 & 15 acres. S/Edmund Jones
Wit: S/Benja. d. Durham & S/Lemuel Durham. (Vol 41., Pg. 614, #409, 7 Jun 1839)
10 Sep 1838 - this indenture bet. EDMUND JONES & Willis M. Jones both of Rutherford $400. tract on
the Waters of Sandy Run on Lees Branch joining lands of Willis McKinney & Robert Jones. Beg. oak in
said Edmund Jones' line...with Edward P. Jones on Hords old line...McKinney's corner...to Robert Jones
line...to Beg. Containing 200 acres. s/Edmund Jones Wit: S/Benja. D. Durham & S/Lemuel Durham.
(vol. 41, Pg. 616, #471, 7 Jun 1839)
1840 Rutherford Co. NC Census, NA M704-0370, Pg. 283, Edmon Jones 50-60, 1 male 15-20, 1 male
10-15, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 15-20, & 1 female 10-15.
1850 Cleveland County NC Census, NA M432-0625, Pg. 133, Family 252, Edmund Jones 63 blacksmith,
Real estate $800., Susannah 66 & Martha 21.(All born in NC)
Sandy Run where the Jones family lived became Cleveland County when it was formed from Rutherford
County in 1841.
He was a farmer near Lattimore, Cleveland Co. NC.
Info on the Edmund Jones family from "RUTHERFORD COUNTY HERITAGE - NORTH
CAROLINA" Vol. 1, 1984, and "BIBLE RECORDS" - Old Tryon Genealogy Society.
He was married to Susannah MC KINNEY (daughter of William MC KINNEY and Amy --?--) on 17 Jan
1804 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Susannah MC KINNEY was born on 1 Mar 1785.
She died on 13 Feb 1866 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA. She was buried in Old Jones Cem,
Lattimore, Cleveland, North Carolina. Edmund JONES and Susannah MC KINNEY had the following
children:
+64 i. Sarah (Sally) JONES (born on 11 May 1809).
+65 ii. Edward Parrish JONES (born on 20 Feb 1811).
+66 iii. Wilson McKinney JONES (born on 15 Feb 1813).
+67 iv. Willis M. JONES (born on 1 Jan 1815).
+68 v. Cynthia JONES (born on 11 Jul 1817).
69 vi. Adoniram Judson JONES was born on 9 Apr 1819 in Rutherford County, North
Carolina, USA. He died on 11 Jun 1820 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
He was buried after 11 Jun 1820 in Sandy Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland
County, North Carolina, USA.
Sandy Run Baptist Church was in Rutherford Co. when he died, after 1842 it is
Cleveland Co., NC.
+70 vii. Elizabeth Pool JONES (born on 10 Jun 1821).
+71 viii. John Judson JONES (born on 23 Feb 1824).
+72 ix. William Alva JONES (born on 3 Feb 1827).
73 x. Emelia Susannah JONES was born on 25 Aug 1829 in Rutherford County, North
Carolina, USA. She died on 4 Oct 1849 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.
She was buried after 4 Oct 1849 in Sandy Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Cleveland
County, North Carolina, USA.
Emelia is buried beside her grandparents John & Elizabeth Jones in the Sandy Run
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Baptist Church Cem., Cleveland County NC.
12. Robert JONES (John-1) was born on 2 Apr 1788 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
MARRIAGE: Rutherford Co. NC Marriage Bonds, Bondsman: John Jones. AGLL V131-0037.
2 Jan 1813 - this indenture bet. Lewis Jones & Edmond Jones on Waters of Sandy Run Beg. on Sterling
Jones corner...in Moores line...to Beg. S/Lewis Jones Wit: S/Burnice McKinney & ROBERT (x) JONES.
(Bk. 27, Pg. 18, #19, Feb 4, 1813)
24 Sep 1814 - I, John Jones of Rutherford for $100 to James Harden for a tract of land on the east Side of
Sandy Run. Beg...Henry Greens old corner...to Beg. 90 acres. S/John Jones Wit: S/Stephen Jones &
ROBT. (x) JONES. (Vol. 32, Pg. 39, #40, Jun 15, 1819.)
10 Oct 1814 - this indenture bet. Edmond Jones & Stephen Jones Beg. on John Jones' Spring Branch down
Sandy Run..to Starling Jones line...to david Jones' line...to beg. 80 acres. S/Edmond Jones Wit: s/John
Jones & ROBERT (x) JONES. (Vol. 32, Pg. 307, #60, Mar 14, 1815)
4 Nov. 1819 - I hereby appoint my son Edmond Jones agent for me to act & transact in all Business cases
as I am weak in Body & not able to act for myself. S/John Jones Wit: S/John Hord, S/Gilbird Harrill &
S/ROBERT JONES.
10 Sep 1838 - this indenture bet. Edmund Jones & Willis M. Jones both of Rutherford $400. tract on the
Waters of Sandy Run on Lees Branch joining lands of Willis McKinney & ROBERT JONES. Beg. oak in
said Edmund Jones' line...with Edward P. Jones on Hords old line...McKinney's corner...to Robert Jones
line...to Beg. Containing 200 acres. s/Edmund Jones Wit: S/Benja. D. Durham & S/Lemuel Durham.
(vol. 41, Pg. 616, #471, 7 Jun 1839)
He was married to Mary (Polly) MC KINNEY (daughter of William MC KINNEY and Amy --?--) in
1807 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Mary (Polly) MC KINNEY was born on 25 Feb
1790. Polly was the sister to Milly Jones's husband and Edmond's wife. Robert JONES and Mary (Polly)
MC KINNEY had the following children:
74 i. Joseph C. JONES was born about 1809 in Rutherford County, North Carolina,
USA.
75 ii. Mildred "Millie" JONES was born about 1811 in Rutherford County, North
Carolina, USA.
76 iii. Serena JONES was born about 1814 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
77 iv. William F. JONES was born on 22 Sep 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina,
USA.
78 v. Martha JONES was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
13. Emilla (Milly) JONES (John-1) was born on 9 May 1789 in Rutherford County, North Carolina,
USA.
She was married to Burnice Newton MC KINNEY (son of William MC KINNEY and Amy --?--) on 22
Aug 1807 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Burnice Newton MC KINNEY was born in Jan
1788. Emilla (Milly) JONES and Burnice Newton MC KINNEY had the following children:
79 i. James M. MCKINNEY.
80 ii. Martha MCKINNEY .
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81 iii. Cynthia MCKINNEY.
82 iv. Susannah MCKINNEY.
+83 v. Burnice Newton MCKINNEY Jr. (born on 16 Jul 1828).
+84 vi. Adoniram MCKINNEY.
15. Stephen JONES (John-1) was born on 25 May 1793 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
He died on 28 Sep 1846 in Bradley County, Tennessee, USA. He was buried after 28 Sep 1846 in
Chestnut Cemetery, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA.
Research by Mrs. Sybil Reed Tate, Rocky Face, GA and Roberta Pierson.
Genealogy research by Mr. Roy Brooks, Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina. Article in the
"Heritage of Rutherford County", Family 399 published by The Genealogical Society of Old Tyron
County.
18 Jun 1818 Bet. John Jones Sr. & Edmond Jones both of Rutherford $55. parcel of land on Lees branch
on Waters of Sandy Run. Beg. on a maple Joseph Hamiltons corner...David Jones' corner..to Beg.
containing 28 acres. S/John Jones, Wit: S/STEPHEN JONES & S/James Meran (Pg. 260 #68, Aug 9, 1817
AGLL V131-48)
2 Dec 1818 bet John Jones Sen of Rutherford & STEPHEN JONES, son of John Jones sen. of Rutherford.
for in consideration of the natural Love & affection while he hath & bareth unto the said Stephen Jones for
the better maintenance & preferment of the said Stephen Jones have given granted and aliened. Grant land
lying on the East side of Sandy run. Beg on a maple Robert Lees branch Joseph Hamiltons corner...to a
small hickery in David Jones line to beg. Containing 200 acres including the land & plantation I now live
on. S/John Jones Wit: S/Joel smith & S/John W. Smith. (Pg. 565, #279, Mar 13, 1819 Rutherford Deeds.)
Reg. 15 Jun 1819 - I John Jones of Rutherford for $100 have sold to James Harden a tract of land on the
East Side of sandy run...Achilles Durhams corner..to Beg. 90 acres. Signed 24 Sep 1814. S/John Jones,
Wit: S/STEPHEN JONES & Robt. (+). Jones (Vol. 32-33, 1820-1822, Pg. 39 # 40)
MARRIAGE: Rutherford Co., North Carolina Marriage Bonds, American Genealogy Lending Library,
Microfilm Publication #V131-0037. Gives Bondsmen David Burge & John Jones and witness Drury
Dobbins. Date not given.
1820 Rutherford Co. NC Census, Pg. 383, Stephen Jones 26-45, 1 male 10-16, 2 males 0-10, 1 female
26-45, 1 female 0-10.
7 sep 1822 - this indenture bet. STEPHEN JONES & Thomas Caywood both of Rutherford $750. tract of
land on the east side of Sandy Run. Bef. oak bet. said Jones & Hamilton...to James Jones corner...on David
C. Jones line...bank Lees branch...to Joseph Hamiltons corner..to Beg. 253 acres. It being part of a tract of
land whereon John Jones formerly lived on & gifted to the said Stephen Jones. S/Stephen Jones Wit:
Lemuel Moore (Jurat) S/Benjamin D. Durham. (Vol.41, Pg. 387, #211, 24 Aug 1836)
6 Apr 1824 - this indenture bet. STEPHEN JONES & Shadrach Green both of Rutherford Co. $500. on
the Waters of Sandy Run. Beg...walkers line...Daniel Golds line to Beg. 177 acres being land of three
surveys one tract 100 acres date unknown & two other tracts of land Dated 23 Nov 1805 #2479 & 2480.
S/Stephen Jones Wit: S/Daniel gold & S/S. C. Gold. (Bk 34, Pg. 260 #395, May 4, 1824.)
15 Dec 1824 - this indenture bet. David Burge & STEPHEN JONES both of Rutherford. $50 On the east
side of beaverdam or Wilkees Creek. Beg at a red on his own line the original 400 acre survey near Martin
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S. Elliotts corner...to Beg. 60 acres. S/David Burge Wit: S/John Burge & S/Nathaniel Burge. (Bk 35, Pg.
47, #76, Feb 5, 1827)
Stephen & his brother-in-law Ransom Moore went to Monroe Co. TN and then Stephen went to Bradley
Co. where he died Ransom Moore went on to Texas.
6 Oct 1833 Monroe Co. TN - STEPHEN JONES of McMinn Co. to Needham Hamby of Monroe county
land which lies in McMinn and Monroe counties. Deed Book A-I and L.
1840 Bradley Co. TN Census, NA #704-517, Pg. 47 Stephen 40-50, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 10-15, Cynthia
40-50, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 5-10 & 1 female 0-5.
17 Mar 1842 - Bradley Co. TN Chancery Court Minutes: Case of STEPHEN JONES versus Luke Lea et
al.
BURIAL: Stephen buried Chestnut Cemetery, Hamilton Co. Tennessee. (I have a photo of the tombstone.
This is on private property now. RBP)
1846 purchase of land Bradley Co. Tennessee by Cinthia Jones, Court record of complaint dated 3 Mar
1849. Wiliford Chapman was security. (There may be another daughter who married Wiliford Chapman.
See below 1860 Census)
3 Mar 1849 Bradley Co. TN Chancery Ct. Minutes - involving Stephen Jones, Decd, Ransom A. Jones,
Lemuel Jones and Cynthia Jones.
1850 Bradley County, Tennessee Census, NA M432-871, Pg. 262, Family 1757, Cynthia 52, b. NC,
Ransom 27, Farmer b. NC, Myra 21 b. NC, Eglentine 18 b. NC, Queantine 11 b. NC and Crawford E.
Airheart 3. b. TN, Crawford is Cynthia's grandson.
1860 Bradley County, Tennessee Census, NA M653-1241, Pg. 265, Dwelling 666, Cyntha Jones, 60 b.
NC, Mira 34 b. NC, Tina 19 b. NC, Julia L. 2, b. TN. Next door is her son S. C. Jones.
1860 Bradley Co. Census, pg. 263, Family 652 Williford Chapman 45, Elizabeth 33 b. NC, Olivery 20,
Lemuel 16, Wm 3 & Mary 4/12 (Elizabeth may be a daughter, of Stephen & Cynthia, since Williford was
a Security in 1849 for Cynthia. RBP)
1870 Bradley County, Tennessee Census, NA T9-1245, 21 Aug, Pg. 396, Family 437, Cynthia Jones 72,
Real Estate $400, Personal property $350., b. NC, Penelope 29 b. TN and Mala 12, b. TN. (Penelope is
probably Tina & Mala the Julia in the 1860 Census.)
1880 Bradley County, Tennessee Census, NA T0-1245, 12th Civil Dist., 24, June, Pg. 38, Family 392,
Cintha Jones, 83 b. NC and Tina 39 b. (TN,NC,NC)
Since the 1890 censuses were all burned, I have no further information on Cynthia or Tina.
He was married to Cynthia MOORE (daughter of Lemuel MOORE and Margaret) between 1815 and 1820
in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. Cynthia MOORE was born about 1798 in Rutherford
County, North Carolina, USA. She died after 1880 in Bradley County, Tennessee, USA.
SOURCE: "History of the Rebellion In Bradley County Tennessee", by J.S. Hurlburt, 1866, Reprinted
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1988.
Appendix, Pg. 923, "Leading Union Persons in the 12th District"
Wilford Chapman - son U.S.A.
Leander Frazier
Crawford Jones
Mrs. Cynthia Jones - widow. Stephen JONES and Cynthia MOORE had the following children:
+85 i. Sophronia JONES (born in 1819).
+86 ii. Ransom Adolphus JONES (born on 17 Nov 1821).
+87 iii. Capt. Lemuel M. JONES (born about 1822).
+88 iv. Stephen Crawford JONES (born on 4 Dec 1825).
+89 v. Myra JONES (born about 1827).
90 vi. Eglentine JONES was born about 1832 in Rutherford County, North Carolina,
USA.
No record of Eglentine.
+91 vii. Female JONES (born about 1827).
92 viii. Queantine (Tina) JONES was born about 1839 in Tennessee, USA.
Tina may not have married as she was age 39 and living with her mother in 1880.
Prepared by:
Roberta B. (Jones) Pierson
104 Hemingway Ct.
Roseville CA 95747
(916) 771-5543
rbpierson@surewest.net
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