Jones Family
D. Mitchell Jones, www.dmitchelljones.org, has sent me in the right direction on this information. I am trying to validate the information on my own. You'll find my sources as endnotes.
FYI - .. is still living could mean I don't have any further information on this person.
Descendancy Narrative of William H. Jones
I. William H.1 JONES was born circa 1804 at TN. He married Elizabeth EXUM, daughter of William Peter EXUM and Eliza ALLEN, before 1829. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census at Smith Co., TN.1 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census at Smith Co., TN.2 He bought property at 100 acres, Smith Co., TN, on 15 Sep 1841.3 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at Smith Co., TN.4 He married Louisa M. PALMER, daughter of Phillip PALMER, before 1860. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census. 2 Sep 1861 Wm. H. Jones appointed administrator of estate of Drucilla J. Palmer, dec'd. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN.5 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.6 He died after 1880.
A. Nancy2 JONES died. She was born circa 1829. Nancy was probably a free white female, under age 5, in William H. JONES's household, on the 1830 Census at Smith Co., TN.1 Nancy and Mary was probably a free white female, age 5 and under 10, in William H. JONES's household, on the 1840 Census at Smith Co., TN.2 She was listed as a household member living with William H. JONES in the 1850 Census at Smith Co., TN.4
B. Mary A. (Matilda)2 JONES was born on 28 Oct 1832.7 Nancy and Mary was probably a free white female, age 5 and under 10, in William H. JONES's household, on the 1840 Census at Smith Co., TN.2 She was listed as a household member living with William H. JONES in the 1850 Census at Smith Co., TN.4 She married Robert NIXON, son of Robert Jim NIXON and Charlott WALKER, on 27 Jan 1853 at Smith Co., TN.8 She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON in the 1860 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.9 She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON on the 1870 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.10 Mary was listed as Robert NIXON's wife on the 1880 Census at Smith Co., TN. She died on 29 Dec 1895 at DeKalb Co., TN, at age 63.11 She was buried circa 29 Dec 1895 at Mt. Holly Cemetery, DeKalb Co., TN.7 Her estate was probated on 22 Jan 1898 at Smith Co., TN ("pg. 272-273. 22 Jan 1898. W.J. Nison, administor of the estate of M.M. Nixon, dec'd. Balance in the hands of the administrator when divided will give to each heir:
W. H. Nixon, 1 share $26.10
Ira Nixon, 1 share 26.10
Felix Nixon, 1 share 26.10
Tennie McClellan, 1 share 26.10
Linnie Bates, 1 share 26.10
Mary Merritt, 1 share 26.10).
1. Caroline (Liney)3 NIXON12 was born on 20 Aug 1855. She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON in the 1860 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.9 She married John BATES circa 1870. She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON on the 1870 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.10 She sold property at DeKalb Co., TN, on 6 Jan 1897 (John M. Bates and wife, Lina, to Felix Nixon their interest in the lands of Robert Nixon deceased).13 She was buried after 1898 at Bethel Cemetery, DeKalb Co., TN.14 She died after 1898. She witnessed the probate of the estate of Mary A. (Matilda) JONES on 22 Jan 1898 at Smith Co., TN.
a) Callie4 BATES15,15,15 was born circa 1875.15 She married T. W. WILLIAMS on 28 Oct 1894 at Smith, TN.16 She died on 9 Jun 1917 at of Heart Trouble, DeKalb Co., TN.15
2. Tennessee (Tenny) Angeline3 NIXON12 was born on 2 Mar 1857. She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON in the 1860 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.9 She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON on the 1870 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.10 She was listed as a daughter in Robert NIXON's household on the 1880 Census at Smith Co., TN. She married Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN on 26 Aug 1883 at DeKalb Co., TN. She sold property at 80 acres in the 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN, on 25 Feb 1895 (T. J. McClellan and wife, T. A., to Ira Nixon 80 acres in the 15th District, it being their interest in the lands of Robert Nixon).17 She witnessed the probate of the estate of Mary A. (Matilda) JONES on 22 Jan 1898 at Smith Co., TN. Tennessee was listed as Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's wife on the 1900 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.18 Tennessee was listed as Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's wife on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.19 She was listed as Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's wife on the 1920 Census at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.20 She was listed as a wife in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1930 Census on 4 Apr 1930 at ED 21-14, 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. She died on 21 May 1938 at age 81.
a) Pearly4 MCCLELLAN was born in Sep 1884. Pearly MCCLELLAN was listed as a daughter in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1900 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.18
b) Cora4 MCCLELLAN was born in Apr 1886. Cora MCCLELLAN was listed as a daughter in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1900 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.18 She was listed as a daughter in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.19 She married (--?--) AUSTIN before 1920.20 As of before 1920, her married name was AUSTIN.20 She was listed as a daughter in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1920 Census at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.20 She was listed as a daughter in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household in the 1930 Census on 4 Apr 1930 at ED 21-14, 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.
c) Charlie4 MCCLELLAN was born in Jun 1889. He was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1900 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.18
d) Laura4 MCCLELLAN is still living.
e) Grant Roy4 MCCLELLAN is still living.
f) Robert Shelton4 MCCLELLAN was born on 15 Mar 1896 at Long Branch, DeKalb Co., TN.21 He was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1900 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.18 He was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.19 He was listed as a son in Thomas Jefferson MCCLELLAN's household on the 1920 Census at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.20 He died on 26 Apr 1983 at Carthage, Smith Co., TN, at age 87.21
g) Cormie Haskel4 MCCLELLAN is still living.
(1) Marshal T.5 MCCLELLAN is still living.
(2) Ruby L.5 MCCLELLAN is still living.
h) Henson F.4 MCCLELLAN is still living.
3. William James3 NIXON.12 Descendants of William James Nixon and Martha Ann Nereva Foster are taken from Deborah Watson Stubbs World connect Family Tree. debstubbs@hotmail.com. He also went by the name of Billy NIXON.12 He was born on 16 Jan 1861.22 He was listed as a son in Robert NIXON's household on the 1880 Census at Smith Co., TN. He married Martha Ann Nereva FOSTER on 19 Jul 1880 at DeKalb Co., TN.22 He sold property at tract of land in the 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN, on 11 Jan 1896 (W. J. Nixon and wife, Martha N., to Ira Nixon their one sixth interest in a tract of land in the 15th District).23 He witnessed the probate of the estate of Mary A. (Matilda) JONES on 22 Jan 1898 at Smith Co., TN. He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.24 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 15 Apr 1930 at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.25 He died on 6 Jan 1944 at age 82.26 He was buried after 6 Jan 1944.2
a) Minnie Lee4 NIXON was born on 13 Oct 1882. She was buried after 2 Jan 1896 at Mt. Holly Cemetery, DeKalb Co., TN.7 She died on 13 Oct 1896 at age 14.
b) Tommie Leroy Sherman4 NIXON was born on 4 Mar 1884.27 He married Sallie M. (--?--) on 21 Aug 1904.27 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb, TN.28 Tommie was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 15 Apr 1930 at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.29 He died on 5 Feb 1970 at age 85.27
(1) Allie M5 NIXON is still living.
(2) William C.5 NIXON is still living.
(3) George Alvin5 NIXON is still living.
(4) Maggie Myrtle5 NIXON is still living.
(5) Melvin5 NIXON is still living.
(6) Sadie5 NIXON is still living.
c) Altie4 NIXON married Henry C. LAMBERSON. She was born on 3 Jan 1886. She died on 10 Feb 1905 at age 19.
d) Ada Rebecca4 NIXON died. She was born on 3 Jan 1888.
e) Eligha Calvin4 NIXON was born on 13 Jan 1891. He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.24 He married Verna SUSAN before Apr 1917. Eligha was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at 16th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. He died on 5 Sep 1933 at age 42.
(1) Robert D.5 NIXON is still living.
f) William Leslie4 NIXON died. He was born on 17 Jan 1894. He married Saithy C. (--?--) circa 1910.28 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.28
g) Jeffie4 NIXON was born on 4 Mar 1894. He died on 4 May 1895 at age 1. He was buried after 4 May 1895 at Mt. Holly Cemetery, DeKalb Co., TN.7
h) Mary Sallie4 NIXON was born on 23 Feb 1896 at DeKalb Co., TN. She was listed as a daughter in William James NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.24 She was listed as a daughter in William James NIXON's household on the 1920 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. She married Leslie Grady WATSON on 11 Jun 1923. She was listed as a wife in Leslie Grady WATSON's household on the 1930 Census on 15 Apr 1930 at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. She died on 18 Feb 1991 at age 94.
(1) (--?--)5 WATSON is still living.
(2) Jim Grady5 WATSON was born on 25 Feb 1924. He died on 19 Jun 1926 at age 2.
(3) Carlene5 WATSON is still living.
(4) Pauline5 WATSON is still living.
(5) (--?--)5 WATSON is still living.
(6) (--?--)5 WATSON married (--?--) LAFEVER. He died. He was born in 1934.
(7) (--?--)5 WATSON is still living.
i) Finis Blessing4 NIXON was born in 1898. He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.24 He married Jessie JONES, daughter of Charles W. (Charlie) JONES and Ada (--?--), circa 1919. He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1920 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 15 Apr 1930 at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.30 He died in 1985.31 He was buried in 1985 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens, DeKalb Co., TN.31
(1) Kenneth5 NIXON is still living.
(2) Stacey5 NIXON is still living.
(3) Huel Dee5 NIXON is still living.
(4) Yutha Ree5 NIXON is still living.
(5) Billie Lee5 NIXON is still living.
j) Cecil4 NIXON died. He was born circa 1904 at Tennessee.28 He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.24 He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1920 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. He married Alta (--?--) circa 1925. He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 15 Apr 1930 at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.32
(1) Cordell5 NIXON is still living.
(2) Clifton5 NIXON is still living.
k) John Henry4 NIXON was born on 20 Aug 1909. He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at Cove Hollow Road, 16th Civil District, DeKalb, TN.24 He was listed as a son in William James NIXON's household on the 1920 Census at 16 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN. He married Sarah (--?--) circa 1928. He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 15 Apr 1930 at 15th Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.33 He died in 1981.
(1) Vernell5 NIXON is still living.
4. Thomas Leroy Sherman3 NIXON12 married Sarah (--?--). He also went by the name of Tommy NIXON.12 He was born circa 1865. He was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON on the 1870 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.10 He was listed as a son in Robert NIXON's household on the 1880 Census at Smith Co., TN. He died before 1965.12
5. Mary3 NIXON12 was born circa 1868. She was listed as a household member living with Robert NIXON on the 1870 Census at DeKalb Co., TN.10 She was listed as a daughter in Robert NIXON's household on the 1880 Census at Smith Co., TN. She married Jim MERRITT on 15 Nov 1886 at DeKalb Co., TN. She witnessed the probate of the estate of Mary A. (Matilda) JONES on 22 Jan 1898 at Smith Co., TN. She died before 1965.12
6. John Ira3 NIXON.12 His common name was Ira. He was born on 17 May 1872 at DeKalb Co., TN. He was listed as a son in Robert NIXON's household on the 1880 Census at Smith Co., TN. He married Susie May JUDKINS, daughter of Edward JUDKINS and Rebecca TRAPP, on 7 Jan 1894 at DeKalb Co., TN. He bought property at 80 acres in the 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN, on 25 Feb 1895.17 He bought property at tract of land in the 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN, on 11 Jan 1896.23 He bought property at a tract of land in the 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN, on 23 Nov 1897.34 He witnessed the probate of the estate of Mary A. (Matilda) JONES on 22 Jan 1898 at Smith Co., TN. He sold property at 70 acres in the 15th District, DeKalb Co., TN, on 14 Oct 1898.35 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at 16th District, Laurel Hill, DeKalb, TN.36 He married Lockie TAYLOR, daughter of David TAYLOR and Margaret TRUSTY, on 20 Sep 1900 at DeKalb Co., TN.12 He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.37 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Creek Road, Tenth Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.38 He was baptized in 1925 (Baptist). He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 17 Apr 1930 at Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.39 He was buried circa 24 Apr 1953 at Mt. Holly Cemetery, DeKalb Co., TN.40,41 He died on 24 Apr 1953 at Snow Hill, DeKalb Co., TN, at age 80.41
a) William Hubert4 NIXON12 was born on 27 Dec 1895 (W. H. was born year years after the departure of his grandfather Robert Nixon and four days before that of his grandmother, Matilda Jones Nixon).42 He was listed as a son in John Ira NIXON's household on the 1900 Census at 16th District, Laurel Hill, DeKalb, TN.36 He was listed as a son in John Ira NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.37 He served in the military during war time circa 1918 at WWI. He began military service before 5 Jan 1919 at Camp Gordon, GA, Army - Replacement Infantry Div.43 He was released from active duty on 5 Jan 1919.43 He was baptized circa 1921 (Baptist). He married Winnie Pearl TURNER, daughter of John TURNER and Nannie WEBB, on 8 Nov 1925.43 He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 17 Apr 1930 at Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.44 He participated in an ordinance in the LDS church on 6 Mar 1934 (Baptist). He participated in an ordinance in the LDS church on 3 Nov 1940 (Baptist). He died on 1 Aug 1989 at age 93. He was buried circa 1 Aug 1989 at Memeriol Gardens.
(1) Mary Sue5 NIXON43 is still living.
(a) Jason Paul6 PUCKETT43 is still living.
(2) Martha Ann5 NIXON43 is still living.
(a) Tecia6 PUCKETT is still living.
(b) Mary Ann6 PUCKETT is still living.
b) Bertha May4 NIXON12 died. She married Andrew COWAN.45 She was born in Jan 1894. Bertha May NIXON was listed as a daughter in John Ira NIXON's household on the 1900 Census at 16th District, Laurel Hill, DeKalb, TN.36 She was listed as a daughter in John Ira NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.37
(1) Goldie5 COWAN is still living.
(2) Varnell5 COWAN46,46,46 was born circa 1928 at Smith Co., TN.46 He died on 10 Dec 1993 at Smith Co., TN.46
c) Charlie4 NIXON12 was born before 1900.12 He died after 20 Jan 1900 (Died as an infant).
d) Haskel Edith4 NIXON12 participated in an ordinance in the LDS church (Baptist). He participated in an ordinance in the LDS church. He was born on 4 Nov 1901.46 He was listed as a son in John Ira NIXON's household on the 1910 Census at 15 Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.37 Haskel, Troy and Otis was listed as a son in John Ira NIXON's household on the 1920 Census at Creek Road, Tenth Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.38 He married Eliza Ann FRANKLIN, daughter of John W. FRANKLIN and Mary MAYNARD, circa 1925. He was listed as the Head of Family on the 1930 Census on 17 Apr 1930 at Civil District, DeKalb Co., TN.44 He died