Porter Jones: Our Family History

Generation: 1

1. Porter Jones was born in Feb 1875 in Maysville, Alabama (son of Robert P. Jones and Mary Frances "Fannie" Lauderdale); died on 13 Nov 1942 in Huntsville, Madison Co, Alabama.

Generation: 2

Robert P. Jones was born in 1828 in Alabama (son of John Wesley Jones, (son of Wes?) and Mrs. Margaret (..) Jones); died on 21 Dec 1877 in Rogersville, Lauderdale Co, Alabama.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1860, Paint Rock, Jackson Co, Alabama

Notes:

Census:
1860 Paint Rock, Jackson Co, Alabama
A F Robertson 38 Georgia
Elizabeth Robertson 37 Tennessee
M J Robertson 11
Susanah Robertson 9
Wm N Robertson 9
Isaac N Robertson 7
John G Robertson 5
R P Jones 28 Alabama

Robert married Mary Frances "Fannie" Lauderdale on 12 Apr 1868 in Jackson Co, Alabama. Mary (daughter of Robert Lauderdale and Rachel P. Surber) was born on 5 Dec 1846 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1927 in Rogersville, Lauderdale Co, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Frances "Fannie" Lauderdale was born on 5 Dec 1846 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee (daughter of Robert Lauderdale and Rachel P. Surber); died on 1 Dec 1927 in Rogersville, Lauderdale Co, Alabama.

Children:

Paul C. Jones was born on 24 Jun 1873 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died after 1920 in of, Huntsville, Madison Co, Alabama.
1. Porter Jones was born in Feb 1875 in Maysville, Alabama; died on 13 Nov 1942 in Huntsville, Madison Co, Alabama.
Frank Jones was born in May 1879 in Alabama; died after 1900 in of, Huntsville, Madison Co, Alabama.

Generation: 3

John Wesley Jones, (son of Wes?) was born in 1804 in North Carolina (son of Wesley Jones, (bro of Martin?) and (Mrs. Wesley) Jones); died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1840, Jackson Co, Alabama
Census: 1850, Jackson Co, Alabama

Notes:

Assuming by name and place that he is son of Wesley Jones. Not verified.

Census:
Name: Wesley Jones
Home in 1840 (City, County, State):
Jackson, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 13
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 8

Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:
8

Census:
1850 Jackson Co, Alabama Twp 7 Range 5
residence 241
Larkin Jones 45 1805 NC
Elizabeth 43 NC
David 18 AL
Bradford 15
Elizabeth 14
William 10
Sarah 8
Mandy 7
James 5
Williamson 1

residence 243 Larkin and Wesley brothers?
Jones Wesley 46 1805 NC (is this Wes Jr.?)
Mararet 47 1803 SC
Robert 22 1828
Nancy 18
William 15
John 13
Mandy 11
Andrew 9

same pg Winn
Related? (Gobbler>Jesse Riggs Jones>Martin Callaway Jones>Morilla Pearce Winn)

John married Mrs. Margaret (..) Jones about 1824. Margaret was born in 1803 in South Carolina; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mrs. Margaret (..) Jones was born in 1803 in South Carolina; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

Children:

Willey Jones was born in 1821 in North Carolina; died after 1860 in of, Paint Rock, Jackson Co, Alabama.
2. Robert P. Jones was born in 1828 in Alabama; died on 21 Dec 1877 in Rogersville, Lauderdale Co, Alabama.
Nancy Jones was born in 1832 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
Louisa Jones was born in 1833 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died after 1860 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
William Jones was born in 1835 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
John Jones was born in 1837 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
Amanda "Mandy" Jones was born on 8 Sep 1841 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died on 21 Apr 1914 in Jackson Co, Alabama; was buried in Zion Rest Cem, Scottsboro, Jackson Co, Alabama.
Andrew P. Jones was born in 1841 in Jackson Co, Alabama; died after 1900 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

Robert Lauderdale was born on 16 Apr 1821 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee (son of William B. Lauderdale and Salidia Touchstone); died about 1887 in Limestone, Alabama.

Robert married Rachel P. Surber on 16 Sep 1841 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee. Rachel was born in 1816 in Virginia; died about 1885 in Limestone, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rachel P. Surber was born in 1816 in Virginia; died about 1885 in Limestone, Alabama.

Children:

John Gilespie Lauderdale was born on 2 Jan 1843 in Tennessee; died in Jul 1920 in Luxora, Mississippi Co, Arkansas.
3. Mary Frances "Fannie" Lauderdale was born on 5 Dec 1846 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1927 in Rogersville, Lauderdale Co, Alabama.
David Hobbs Lauderdale was born on 26 Nov 1850 in Tennessee; died in Jun 1920 in Hardin Co, Tennessee.

Generation: 4

Wesley Jones, (bro of Martin?) was born between 1771 and 1780 (son of Jesse Riggs* Jones and Miss (..) Clisby); died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

Other Events and Attributes:

Census: 1830, Jackson Co, Alabama

Notes:

Census:
1830 Jackson Co Alabama (west of the H. Range Line

page 3
a Weathy (Wesley) Jones; 50-59 (1771-1780) (one of children named Wesley; but Melinda b 1819 is not in this household)
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
Jackson, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 1825-1830
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 1816-1820
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 2 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 1771-1780
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 7
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7

pg 101
-Chesby (Cirby R.) R. Jones (same page 101 as Wm Sparks in 1830 Jackson Co AL - James still at home)
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

next door to Wm Sparks, where John Sparks, Melinda's future husband was living) (Melinda b 1819 or age 11; not here)
Martin (translated Master) Jones,
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
Jackson, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 1825-1830
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1 1791-1800
Free White Persons - Under 20: 7
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10

Name:
Wm Sparkes
[Wm Sparks]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
Jackson, Alabama

Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 Jacob E.
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 1821-1825 son6
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820 Daniel; Solomon
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 John S
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1781-1790 1 Wm
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830 dau7
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 1816-1820 dau4
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815 dau2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 1791-1800 Mrs.
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):10

same page:
Chesby R Jones (maybe a bro?)
[Cirby R Jones]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
Jackson, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 1801-1810
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored):2

Tho Jone [Thos Jones] (Melinda b 1819 or age 11)
Home in 1830 (City, County, State):
Jackson, Alabama
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 1811-1815
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 2 1771-1780
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 1825-1830
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 1821-1825
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2 1816-1820
*** COULD BE MELINDA ***
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 1781-1790
Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9

Wesley married (Mrs. Wesley) Jones. (Mrs. was born between 1771 and 1780; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

(Mrs. Wesley) Jones was born between 1771 and 1780; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

Children:

4. John Wesley Jones, (son of Wes?) was born in 1804 in North Carolina; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
Larkin Jones, (son of Wes?) was born in 1805 in North Carolina; died after 1850 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
Thomas Jones, (son of Wes?) was born between 1801 and 1810; died after 1840 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
(daughter) Jones was born between 1801 and 1810; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.
(son) Jones was born between 1816 and 1820; died after 1830 in of, Jackson Co, Alabama.

12.

William B. Lauderdale was born in 1774 in Botetourt Co, Virginia (son of John Lauderdale, Jr.); died in Sep 1832 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee.

William married Salidia Touchstone in 1821 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee. Salidia was born about 1774; died after 1825 in Somme, Picardie, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

13.

Salidia Touchstone was born about 1774; died after 1825 in Somme, Picardie, France.

Children:

6. Robert Lauderdale was born on 16 Apr 1821 in Lincoln Co, Tennessee; died about 1887 in Limestone, Alabama.