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Reuben Jones

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Reuben Jones

Birth
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Death
7 Jan 1901 (aged 66)
Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Reuben served the Union in the Civil War

OBITUARY: REUBEN JONES, son of TITUS and IRENE JONES was born Sep 13, 1834, in Knoxville, Tenn. When but a few weeks old his parents moved to this state.

He was married to PRISCILLA MANN Oct 9, 1856, and of this union six children were born, one dying in infancy. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss: JOHN W.; EDWARD K; HENRY L.; ELLA LEE HOCKING; and ALBERT C. His death occurred Monday, Jan 7, 1901, being 65 years, 3 months and 27 days old.

He united with the Christian church at Waverly, being Converted under the Preaching of John Sweeney 44 years ago, and while he has not always been a regular attendant, he has always held to the faith and read his bible at home. Mr. Jones was respected by all as a good citizen and neighbor and expressed his willingness and readiness to go if it was God's will.

He was mustered into service as a member of Co. "G" 101st IL Vol, Aug 13, 1862. Was mustered out of service at Washington, D. C. June 17, 1865 and was discharged at Camp Butler, Springfield, IL

LINEAGE:
Titus Jones [1812] TN/IL
Reuben Jones [1795] VA/TN/IL
Robert Augustus Core Jones [1748] and Susannah Richards [1769] VA/TN
Edward Richards [1731] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Benjamin Richards [1710] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Edward Richards [1678] Manchester, Lancashire ENG/MD
Reuben served the Union in the Civil War

OBITUARY: REUBEN JONES, son of TITUS and IRENE JONES was born Sep 13, 1834, in Knoxville, Tenn. When but a few weeks old his parents moved to this state.

He was married to PRISCILLA MANN Oct 9, 1856, and of this union six children were born, one dying in infancy. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss: JOHN W.; EDWARD K; HENRY L.; ELLA LEE HOCKING; and ALBERT C. His death occurred Monday, Jan 7, 1901, being 65 years, 3 months and 27 days old.

He united with the Christian church at Waverly, being Converted under the Preaching of John Sweeney 44 years ago, and while he has not always been a regular attendant, he has always held to the faith and read his bible at home. Mr. Jones was respected by all as a good citizen and neighbor and expressed his willingness and readiness to go if it was God's will.

He was mustered into service as a member of Co. "G" 101st IL Vol, Aug 13, 1862. Was mustered out of service at Washington, D. C. June 17, 1865 and was discharged at Camp Butler, Springfield, IL

LINEAGE:
Titus Jones [1812] TN/IL
Reuben Jones [1795] VA/TN/IL
Robert Augustus Core Jones [1748] and Susannah Richards [1769] VA/TN
Edward Richards [1731] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Benjamin Richards [1710] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Edward Richards [1678] Manchester, Lancashire ENG/MD


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