Records of jones county, north carolina, 17791868 vol. Jones county historical society, trenton, north carolina. Newton knight was born near the leaf river in jones county, mississippi, in november 1829 to albert knight and his wife. Where can find jones county birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
This was about % of all the recorded jones s in the usa. Northeast jones west jones jones county school district 5204 hwy. Downtown has some old brick buildings with wroughtiron balconies. Book includes additional information gathered from death certificates on file at the jones county register of deeds in trenton, nc. This book traces eight generations of peters family and over 2000 descendants who are described in this almost 300page volume. From their first presidential election in 1884 through 1992 the voters in jones county have generally chosen democratic candidates.
Jones county is committed to using its website and internetbased solutions to help you do business with the countywithout having to visit offices. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,006, making it the least populous county in south dakota. The jones family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Each of these communities is unique and rich in history, offering a glimpse of what life has been like in georgia over the last two hundred years, and all are important to jones countys heritage. The knight family cemetery, located deep within the piney woods just outside of jones county, is the final resting place of newton knight, his beloved commonlaw wife, rachel and other members of the. A former jones county 4h member told us, when you grew up on a farm in jones county, there were two things you knew you were going to do. A north carolina registered and an irs approved 501 c3 nonprofit corporation, number 237029907. Jones county is located in southeastern north carolina, eight miles from the atlantic ocean and 85 miles eastsoutheast of raleigh. Jones county is bounded by carteret, craven, lenoir, duplin and onslow. Look at the jones county data links for a list of available data. The free state of jones true story reveals that newton knight enlisted in the army in the early fall of 1861. In area, jones county consists of 467 square miles of flat to undulating land making it 50th in size in the state.
One jones county soldier walked home after the confederate defeat at vicksburg only to find that his wife had starved to death. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Index to the history of jones county, georgia, by carolyn. Reference copies are available in libraries in jones, carteret, craven, lenoir, onslow, and other libraries throughout north carolina and the usa. Jones county vital records can be found at the georgia department of health which has. Jones county georgia government the official website of the. Due to the nature of the colloquialisms, culture, attitude, region, andor political climate of the various time periods represented, some content me be viewed by some as inappropriate if viewed outside of their historical context. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Jones county, north carolina historical society welcome. In bridging the gap between the legendary and the real. The knight family cemetery, located deep within the piney woods just outside of jones county, is the final resting place of newton knight, his beloved commonlaw wife, rachel and other members of the knight family. The majority of photos will come from our readers thats you.
Jones county is a county located in the southeast portion of the u. Jones county is bounded by carteret, craven, lenoir, duplin and onslow counties. A tale of its evolution, settlement, and progress for nearly a century, volume 1 history of vermilion county, illinois. Jones county school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. Free state of jones is a 2016 american historical war film inspired by the life of newton knight and his armed revolt against the confederacy in jones county, mississippi, throughout the american civil. Significant, obscure in civil war history full disclosure. His son william asa ace jones was a primary person in the famous greenejones war and was accused of the murder of thomas j. Jones county, north carolina history, genealogy records.
In july 1864, the natchez courier reported that jones county had seceded from the confederacy. Jones county s white population declined to 6,471 by 1830 and was only 3,084 in 1860. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english. Index to the history of jones county, georgia, by carolyn white williams stephens, margaret heard on. The renovated jones county courthouse, which was built in 1905, is located in gray and is listed in the national register of historic places. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications.
Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania, 1912 jones family biography. Jones family history and jones genealogy resources by. Genealogy trails history group jones county vital records source. She had given every last morsel of food to the children. The popular movie free state of jones starring matthew mcconaughey as newton knight, a nonslave owner, who deserts from the confederate army and leads a biracial guerilla band hiding in the swamps has excited a great deal of interest. Bynum believes that knight did not necessarily enlist out of fear of conscription but rather because he just wanted to be a soldier. Agriculture is still the backbone of the great jones county fair. Index to the history of jones county, georgia, by carolyn white williams. Remaining genealogical society items are retained behind the librarys circulation desk. My family history extends back to the days when mississippi was but a territory in the same area that would become jones county. Jones county provides public records, upon request, in compliance with the georgia open records act.
It was felt that there should be a county wide organization to oversee. In 1840 there were 1,940 jones families living in new york. A tale of its evolution, settlement, and progress for. The jcgho was established in 1995 to assist any individual with research of jones.
Jun 05, 2016 if history in jones county is confusing, family is even more so. It was felt that there should be a county wide organization to oversee the preservation of the rich history and heritage that jones county is so very proud of. I know the county through and through, as well as its. Jones county was carved out of craven county in 1779. The history of jones county, iowa, containing a history of. Education has always been an important part of the history of jones county, which by 1905 had fortytwo schools serving 3,000 pupils. Jones county vital records can be found at the georgia department of health which has copies for copies of birth and death records since jan 1919, copies of marriage since june 9, 1952 to 1996 and a divorce records index since june 9, 1952. They supported republican candidates in 1928, 1952, 1972, 1984, and 1988. Large slaveholders of 1860 and african american surname matches from 1870 united states census slave schedule, 1850 jones county source. Jones county, north carolina genealogy trails history group. The records abstracted in this volume are the earliest and oldest records of the county, beginning in 1779 and continuing through 1868, and they.
Sep 11, 2009 his son william asa ace jones was a primary person in the famous greenejones war and was accused of the murder of thomas j. Your donation is appreciated and assists in discovering, preserving, and sharing the history of jones county, north carolina. Books jones county, north carolina historical society. Jones county history jones county georgia government. The secrets, legends and memories it holds have long been a mystery to most who call jones county home.
The popular movie free state of jones starring matthew mcconaughey as newton knight, a nonslave. Premium book the great jones county fair presented by wellmark. The followers of knight raised an american flag over the courthouse in ellisville, and sent a letter to union general william t. Through our eyes will be a hardbound, coffeetable pictorial book. Washington county, georgia genealogy familysearch wiki.
Jones county is part of the laurel, ms micropolitan statistical area. Newt knight had several families his first with a white wife, his second with a former slave named rachel. These newspapers have been made available to the community for the purpose of research, study and to satisfy curiosity. Past and present, volume 2 robert mcclain corbit full view 1910 history of jones county, iowa. Mississippis longest civil war history vs hollywood, movie, book, audio book. Even though the author is now deceased, thank you julia pollock harriett for the years of research if must have taken to get this book published. Wish there were someone out there who wanted to take on the daunting task of updating it.
Premium book the great jones county fair presented by. This family descend paternally from john jones of wales, and maternally from his wife sarah, daughter of. Jones county junior college 900 south court street ellisville, ms 39437 admissions 601 4774025 general information 601 4774000. Nonetheless, important gains had been made in the antebellum period, both educationally and industrially. The book is approximately 250 pages long and contains maps and gps coordinates to help you locate cemeteries. The clinton female seminary, founded in the early 1830s by thomas bog slade, later provided the nucleus for what would become macons wesleyan college. Large slaveholders of 1860 and african american surname matches from 1870 united states census slave schedule. Box 150 monticello, ia 52310 website designed, developed, and hosted by solar pixel llc. A north carolina registered and an irs approved 501 c 3 nonprofit corporation, number 237029907. New york had the highest population of jones families in 1840. Such a personal contribution by the public in the making of this book will create a community treasure for all. Between late 1863 and mid1864, an armed band of confederat. Jones county, georgia 1860 slaveholders and 1870 african americans source. Jones county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958.
The most jones families were found in the uk in 1891. Index to the history of jones county, georgia, by carolyn white williams unknown binding 1979 by margaret heard stephens author. The newt knight family cemetery newt knight preservation. Our mission is to preserve the rich and diversified heritage of jones county. Five year construction program map traffic count map. Digital archives of the jones county genealogical society. Less than a decade after mississippi became the countrys 20th state, settlers organized. If you are a consultant, service provider, contractor, vendor, or supplier. After the fall of vicksburg in july 1863, many confederate soldiers deserted and came back to jones county. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The history and genealogy of jones county, north carolina.
Newton knight and the legend of the free state of jones. The county was founded in 1837 and named after george wallace jones, a united states senator and member of congress. Sherman declaring jones countys independence from the confederacy. If you would like a digital copy of the 2019 premium book click here to download the 2019 premium book as a pdf. Items reflect anamosa, jones county, and greater iowa history dating from 1856. Jones county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign. The history of jo daviess county, illinois, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc.
Zae hargett gwynns book is a detailed compendium of jones county, north carolina records. Berry, the father of wellknown hawkins county benefactor, george l. Birth records the mississippi department of health maintains records of births after november 1, 1912 on file. The old county seat, and ground zero for the free state of jones, is ellisville, now a pleasant, leafy town of 4,500 people. In addition, an amazing slate of bigname entertainers sets the fair apart. Victoria bynum traces the origins and legacy of the jones county uprising from the american revolution to the modern civil rights movement. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. The history of jo daviess county, illinois, containing a. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county.
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