Name and Place
Rev. James Jones moved to the Illinois territory about 1818.
Origins
James is from Albermarle, Virginia, and temporarily settled in Adair, Kentucky on his migration toward Illinois.
Spouses and Children
- James married first Matilda Watson 22 Dec 1795 at Albemarle County, Virginia. They had son:
- Henry
- James married second Elizabeth "Betsy" White 28 Oct 1807 at Adair County, Kentucky. Their children are:
- James
- Bennet Jasper
- Andrew J.
- Milton
- William
- John
- Polly
- Thomas
- Harvey
- Susannah Ann
- Patsy
- Lucinda
- Elizabeth
- Juliet Christine
Offices Held
James Jones was johnson County Treasurer and sat on the Johnson County Grand Jury.
Military
Notoriety
James was among the first families to settle Vienna, Illinois.
References
A History of Johnson County, Illinois pages 280, 397