History
Elmer Coat of Arms / Elmer Family Crest
England

Heraldic Website:

"The surname of ELMER was a baptismal name 'the son of Aylmer' an ancient and popular font name, now forgotten. The name was derived from the Old English word 'Aeoelmar' meaning 'battle-famous' and Ailmar (without surname) listed in the Domesday Book as a tenant-in-chief, appears to be the first of the name on record. Godwinus filius Elmari, was documented in the year 1115, and Ailmerus le Bercher was recorded in Berkshire in the year 1208. Following the crusades in Europe in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries, a need was felt for a family name to replace the one given at birth, or in addition to it. This was recognized by those of noble birth, and particularly by those who went on the Crusades, as it added prestige and practical advantage to their status. Other records of the name mention Eylmer filius Sirich, 1273, County Oxford. Elmericus de Besye, was documented in the County of Suffolk, ibid. Walter Elmer was documented during the reign of Edward 111. (1327-1377) and William Elmar of Yorkshire, was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. Richarde Carter and Cecily Ellmar were married at St. James's, Clerkenwell, London in the year 1574. Surnames before the Norman Conquest of 1066 were rare in England having been brought by the Normans when William the Conqueror invaded the shores. The practice spread to Scotland and Ireland by the 12th century, and in Wales they appeared as late as the 16th century. Most surnames can be traced to one of four sources, locational, from the occupation of the original bearer, nicknames or simply font names based on the first name of the parent being given as the second name to their child. It has long been a matter of doubt when the bearing of coats of arms first became hereditary and it was not until the Crusades that Heraldry came into general use. Men went into battle heavily armed and were difficult to recognise. It became the custom for them to adorn their helmets with distinctive crests, and to paint their shields with animals and the like. Coats of arms accompanied the development of surnames, becoming hereditary in the same way."

Jones Coat of Arms
England

Heraldic Website:

"JONES is a patronymic name meaning "son of John (God has favored or gift of God)", and originates from a Judeo-Christian or biblical name. "Dunn" means "son of".

Motto: Heb Dduw heb ddim, Duw a digon; Without God without anything, God is enough.
Arms: Azure, on a mount vert, a stag statant argent, attired and unguled or.

The JONES family name is a popular Celtic (specifically Welsh) name that originated in the United Kingdom where Jones remains one of the most common surnames. The name Jones was first documented in 1279 in Huntingdonshire England.

In addition to the United Kingdom, Jones is a significantly popular last name in the United States of America.

The JONES family name or surname originated from Celtic heritage, specifically in Wales and then later in England, United Kingdom. Jones is derived from the name "Jon", a medieval variant of John. While Jones was initially a pure Welsh name, various Jones genealogy sources prove that the proximity to England led to a natural immigration of the Jones family name throughout Europe."

PILGRIM DIRECT DESCENDANT

Pilgrim descendant of Edward Elmer 1613-1676 who left England on the LYON Ship in 1632 with his family for Boston Mass. Arrived 16 Sept 1632.

Pilgrim Genealogy:

Cynthia (Elmer)Jones Hancock
daughter of
Hyrum King Elmer 1816-1909
Mary (Huffman) 1829-1902

Hyrum King Elmer is the son of
John Elmer 1776-1871 and
Sarah Polly Peake 1774-1838

John Elmer is the son of
William Elmer Jr. 1745-1800 and
Mary Kibbe 1749-1871

William Elmer Jr. is the.son of
William Elmer Sr. 1708-1767 and
Asa L. Child 1715-1751

William Elmer Sr is the son of
John Elmer Jr. 1670-1712 and
Mary Adkins 1672 -1712

John Elmer Jr is the son of
John Elmer Sr 1646-1711 and
Rosamond Ginnuarie 1645-unknown

John Elmer Sr is the son of
Edward Elmer 1613-1676 and
Mary Catlin .

Edward.Elmer 1613-1676
Pilgrim Migration 1632.
The Lyons Ship was one of eleven ships of the Winthrop Fleet of Eleven. The Lyons left for the New World along with five other ships
George Bonaventure
Four Sisters
Lyons Whelp
The Mayflower
Talbot

DESCENDANT OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS

Direct Descendant of American Revolution Patriot Col John Wells. DAR Revolutionary War Pension Card Index #13236579

UTAH PIONEER

Biography:

Cynthia Elmer was born 13 May 1850 in Lee. Iowa to Hyrum King Elmer and Mary (Huffman) Elmer.

Parents:
Father:
Hyrum King Elmer
b.1816(Vermont)
d.1909(Utah)
Memorial # 15171126

Mother:
Mary (Huffman )Elmer
b.1828(Virginia)
d.1902(Utah)
Memorial # 18414710

Grandparents:
John Elmer
b.1776(Conneticutt)
d.1871(Utah)
Memorial # 15170937

Sarah Polly( Peake )Elmer
b.1774(Vermont)
d.1838(Ohio)
Memorial #118885214

James Huffman
b.1802(Virginia)
d.1889( Missouri)
Memorial # 45338448

Nancy Summers
b.1807 (Maryland)
d.1845 (Virginia)
Memorial # unknown

Utah Pioneer:
Cynthia Elmer was a Utah Pioneer. She is listed with the Uriah Curtis Company Pioneer Wagon Train 1852.

Uriah Curtis Wagon Train
Departed Kanesvile Iowa (present fay Council Bluffs Iowa)
28 June 1852.
Arrived Salt Lake City Utah
29 Sept- 1 Oct 1852.
Captain: Uriah Curtis
Total # in company: 266.
260 individuals , 50 wagons.

Pioneer list:
Hyrum King Elmer Age 36
Mary Huffman Elmer Age 23
Mary Elmer Age 2

MARRIAGES:
Cynthia (Elmer )married Joseph Smith Jones. (1845-1903) on 8 Feb 1868 when she was 18 years old in SLC Utah . Joseph Smith Jones was 23 years old.
Memorial # 31040266. Joseph Smith Jones passed away in 1903.
Cynthia (Elmer)Jones married Benjamin M. Hancock(1852-1932)on 8 Jan 1919 in SLC Utah
Memorial # 31414550 Cynthia (Elmer)Jones was 68 years old. Benjamin Hancock was 66 years old.

Cynthia (Elmer )Jones Hancock was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Cynthia (Elmer) Jones and Joseph Smith Jones had several children.

1) Joseph Hyrum Jones
1868-1942
Memorial # 57686781

2) Henry Francis Jones
1871-1901
Memorial # 31040256

3) Mary Etta Jones Mikesell
1873-1953
Memorial # 19031970

4)William Vernon Jones
1875-1944

5) John Smith Jones
1877-1927

6)Sarah Elizabeth Jones
1879-1946

7) Laura Jane Jones
1879-1950

8)Cynthia Almira Jones Sutherland
1884-1967
Memorial # 29288861

9) Lovina Ursula Jones Francus
1887-1928
Memorial # 12447561

10) Elmer Ellis Jones
1888-1897
Memorial # 31040240

11) James Franklin Jones
1890-1967

12)Charles Heber Jones
1892-1900

Cynthia (Elmer) Jones Hancock passed away 20 Jan 1921 in Payson Utah.

Cynthia (Elmer)Jones Hancock is buried in the Payson City Cemetary, Payson Utah