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Thomas Jones

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Thomas Jones

Birth
Massapequa, Nassau County, New York, USA
Death
25 Jul 1792 (aged 61)
Hoddesdon, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England
Burial
Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England Add to Map
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Buried under the south aisle of Broxbourne Parish Church in Hertfordshire, where a slab covered over bears his name. Near it is placed a mural tablet bearing the following inscriptionbelow; also one to the memory of his widow, and another to Mr. and Mrs. McAdam.
Buried under the south aisle of Broxbourne Parish Church in Hertfordshire, where a slab covered over bears his name. Near it is placed a mural tablet bearing the following inscriptionbelow; also one to the memory of his widow, and another to Mr. and Mrs. McAdam.

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Near this place Lyes Interred the Body of Thomas Jones ESQ. Late of his Majesties Judges of the Supreme Court for The Province of New York in North America Who Having Suffered Great Hardships and Great Personal Injuries during the Troubles in America For his Firm Attachment to the British Constitution and Loyalty to his Present Majesty, Under Whom he Held Different Civil Commissions, Came to England for The recovery of his Health; And Being an Act of Attainder passed in the State of New York, Deprived of his Large Property And Prevented Returning to his Native Country, Settled at Hoddlesdon In this Parish, and Having by The Polite and Friendly Attentions of its Inhabitants Found it a Most Desirable Residence. He Died There July 25th 1792 Aged 61 Years His Widow from Tender Respect to his Memory, Erected This Monument to an Affectionate and Most Indulgent Husband, a Sincere Friend, a Kind Master, a Benevolent Member of Society, and a Loyal Subject. “By Strangers Honoured And by Strangers Mourned."

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  • Created by: Caretaker †
  • Added: Jul 19, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191496819/thomas-jones: accessed ), memorial page for Thomas Jones (20 Apr 1731–25 Jul 1792), Find a Grave Memorial ID 191496819, citing Saint Augustine's Churchyard, Broxbourne, Broxbourne Borough, Hertfordshire, England; Maintained by Caretaker † (contributor 47128278).