Dates

• Existence: 1821 May 12 - 1915 August 21

Biography

James R. Jones was born May 12, 1821, in Nansemond County, VA, to Andrew and Mary Johnston Jones, and made a living by farming.

His first marriage was to Martha Elizabeth Rawls on September 2, 1858. She was the daughter of John and Stella Rawls, and the couple had the following children: William John (b. July 16, 1859), James Wallace (July 16, 1861-November 14, 1862), and Martha Elizabeth (October 23, 1863-October 6, 1868). Martha died on October 30, 1863.

Jones later married Mary Elizabeth “Bettie” Leach on November 9, 1868. She was born around 1838 to James Thomas and Elizabeth Willis Leach, and the couple had the following children: Elizabeth (b. November 27, 1870), Nannie Rawls (b. February 27, 1873), Nellie Mary (b. April 2, 1876), Irene May (b. April 30, 1879), James Thomas (b. June 27, 1883).

Mr. Jones died August 21, 1915, and Mrs. Jones on October 30, 1863. They were both buried in the family cemetery in Nansemond County, VA.

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