William Jones

William Jones

Male 1782 - 1846  (64 years)

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  • Name William Jones 
    Birth 29 Mar 1782 
    Gender Male 
    Residence William Jones/Amelia Willey Homeplace, Moore County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 7 Sep 1846 
    Burial Moore County, NC at Sowell Family Cemetery #278 Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • 1808, May 7 -- Land Grant #2136 and 2209, Moore County, NC
      John Cagle received 100 acres located east of Flag Creek adjoining Charles Sowell, Jacob Furr, Everet Wallace and William Jones. Everet Wallace and Jacob Furr/Wm. Jones were chain carriers.

      1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 609
      Wm. Jones
      (26-45) 1M
      (16-26) 1F
      (0-10) 2M

      1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      William Jones listed 100 acres valued at $100 and 125 acres valued at $125

      1817, Sep 11 -- Land Grant #2324, Moore County, NC
      William Jones received 25 acres located west of Flag Creek adjoining his own line, Christopher/Christian Stutts, Bartholomew Dunn, George Williams, Hector McLean and Charles Sowell. Barthol. Dunn and Wm. Williams were chain carriers.

      1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      William Jones listed 225 acres valued at $250

      1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 308
      Wm. Jones
      (45+) 1M
      (26-45) 1F
      (10-16) 2F
      (0-10) 1M 3F

      1823, Aug 18 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 3
      Ordered that William Jones be appointed overseer of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: Wm. Williams, Joseph Williams, Wm. Dunn, George Williams, John Wallis, John Stuts, Jacob Stuts, George Kenedy, Jacob Stuts (son of Henry), Isham Richardson, William Milton, John Williams, Thomas Williams, Jesse Melton, Henry Melton, Robert Milton and Joseph Wallis.

      1823, Nov 17 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 14
      Ordered that William Jones overseer of the road from David Kennedy's bridge to the old road have the following additional hands to work: David Lanckford, Enoch Wallis, Robert Melton Jr., James Milton, William Wood and Matthew Williams.

      1825, Apr 12 -- Land Grant #2731, Moore County, NC
      William Stutts received 10 acres located southeast of Persimmon Branch adjoining McAulay, Christopher Stutts, William Jones and Neil McLeod. William Jones and Everet Wallace were chain carriers.

      1825, May 5 -- Land Grant #2667, Moore County, NC
      William Laky received 14 acres located on Flag Creek adjoining Everet Wallace, Neil McLeod, William Jones and Furr. John Williams and Jacob Stutts were chain carriers.

      1825, Aug 16 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 87
      Ordered that William Dunn be appointed overseer of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: Wm. Jones, John Cagle, John Stuts, John Stuts (son of H), Robert Milton, James Milton, Ansel Milton, Isah Milton, Nathan Wallis, Thomas Williams, Matthew Williams, Henry Williams, David Lankford, Jesse Collar, George Kennedy and George Davis.

      1825, Sep 2 -- Land Grant #2739, Moore County, NC
      Leonard Furr received 44 acres located on both sides of Flag Creek north of Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line, Neil McLeod, Ansel Melton, Laky and William Jones. Ansel Melton and Isaah Melton were chain carriers.

      1828, Aug 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 233
      Jesse Brown Esq., Elias Kennedy, William Jones, Lauchlin McNeill appointed to lay off 1 years provision for Delila Moore and family. [Editor's Note: Widow of George Moore]

      1828, Nov 18 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 239
      Administration of the estate of Hugh Hammill Dec'd. granted to David Kennedy with David Reid and Elias Kennedy as securities. Jesse Brown, Anderson B. Smith, Wm. Jones and John Cagle appointed to lay off 1 years provision for widow Elizabeth Hammill.

      1829, Jan 23 -- Record of Estates Book B Page 167, Moore County, NC
      Estate of Hugh Hammill Dec'd. by Administrator D. Kennedy. Items purchased by the following: Enoch S. Kennedy, Elizabeth Hammill, Jesse Brown Senr., Aaron Kennedy, Wm. Jones, Elias M. Kennedy and Anderson B. Smith.

      1829, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 257
      A Deed from John McAulay (agent for William and Daniel McAulay) to William Jones is witnessed by George Davis
      A Deed from William Williams to William Jones is witnessed by George Davis

      1829, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 259
      The following were appointed to lay off 96 acres on Bear Creek as her allotment of 300 acres for Susannah Kennedy, widow of Alexander Kennedy Dec'd.: John Brown, Thomas Williams, Leonard Furr, Jeremiah Williams, John Stuts, Jason Sowell, William Brown, William Jones, M. Martin, Anderson B. Smith and John McLeod.

      1829, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 257
      Deed from John McAulay an agent for William and Daniel McAulay to William Jones was proven by George Davis
      Deed from William Williams to William Jones was proven by George Davis

      1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 446
      William Jones
      (40-50) 1M 1F
      (15-20) 1M 2F
      (10-15) 1F
      (5-10) 1M 1F
      (0-5) 1F
      Slaves
      (36-55) 1F
      (10-24) 1M 2F
      (0-10) 1M 2F

      1830, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 302
      Deed from Nancy Sowell and William Williams to George Davis was proven by William Jones

      1834, Feb 3 -- Land Grant #2908, Moore County, NC
      William Jones received 26 acres located west of Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line (formerly James Dunlap) and Neil McLeod. Angus McKinnon and John Brown were chain carriers.

      1834, Feb 18 -- Land Grant #2907, Moore County, NC
      William Jones received 60 acres located east of Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line, James Melton, Ann Tolmon and Daniel McRummen. Isaac Jones and Angus McKinnon were chain carriers.

      1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 180
      William Jones (F.C)
      (60-70) 1M
      (50-60) 1F
      (15-20) 1M
      (10-15) 1F
      (0-5) 1M

      1844, Oct 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 68
      Ordered that George Hunsucker merchant be appointed overseer of the road from center of Bare Creek to the fork of the Salem Road and have the following hands to work: George W. Horner, William Jones hands, Leonard Furr, John Cagle, Noah Brewer, John H. Stutts, George Davis, Stephen Shuffield, William Stuts, James Stutts, Linsey Stutts, George Williams, Joseph Williams, William Stutts, Leonard Stutts, James Davis, Lewis Mainess, Upshur Furr, J.M. Worth hands, Henry Gaster, S. McClendon's hands [Nathan, Sollomon, Nat, Tom], Doctor Smith's hands [Isaac, Jordan, Westley], Stephen Davis, Jacob Williams, James Williams, James M. Williams, John Thomas, Charles Grible, Jon Hamons, Thomas Danneilly, Isam Thrift, John Martin's [hands Sam, Bazel, and Fed] Peter J. Swain, James Hunsucker, and William Richardson.

      1844, Oct 30 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 74
      Ordered that George Hunsucker Esq. Be appointed overseer of the road from the center of Bare Creek below the bridge at Macannic Hill to the old stone house on the top of the hill and have the following hands to work: Cornelius Shields' hands, William C. Stutts, Noah Brewer, Stephen Shuffield, William Jones hands, John Cagle hands, Emsley H. Smith, James Davis, James Hunsucker, Wm. Brown's hands, Robber Smith's hands, and Spencer McClnehon's hands.

      1846, Oct 31 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 413
      Administration of the estate of William Jones Dec'd. granted to Henry Yow Junr. with John R. Ritter, William M. Johnson Esq. and Alexander Kelly serving as securities.

      1846, Nov 24-Jan 27, 1847 -- Record of Estates Book E Page 188-199, Moore County, NC
      Estate of William Jones, Dec'd. by Administrator Henry Yow. Notes were held on the following: Henry Stuts Senr., Henry Yow, Noah Brewer, Lembart Jones, W. B. Freeman, George M. Hunsucker, Shaddock McLeod, A. Hunsucker, John Jameson, Mathew Williams, S. Maness, Geo. Hunsucker, Joseph Williams, John H. Stutts, Newson Bridges, N. Dowdy, D. Lanceford, Stephen Sheffield, Nathan Wallace, Quimby Sowell, Wm. B. Freeman and James Hunsucker. Items were purchased by the following: James Melton, Isaac Jones, John Williams, Mathew W. Boroughs, Miles Muse, George Hunsucker, David Cockman, Nin Hunsucker, Widow Jones, Sol Craven, D. McIver, John McLeod, William Brewer, James Garner, Angus Morison, Enoch Brown, Jesse Sanders, Franey Jones, Geo. M. Hunsucker, Thos. Williams, Len. C. Stutts, Nancy Brown, Robert Melton, B. F. Muse, John H. Stutts, Daniel McNeill [hatter], Levi Wright, John McNeill, Stephen Davis Senr., Dr. Smith, Capt. Bryan, Abe Stutts, James M. Garner, George Davis, A.B. Stutts, Jeremiah Williams, William Hunsucker, Shad. Mainess, Alston Mainess, Dempsey Sowell, John Garner, Stephen Davis, P. K. Myrick, James C. Myrick, William C. Stutts, John Mainess, Elias Mainess, J. Jones, Bailey Williamson, John Williams, George Williams, John McLeod, Nim Brady, Jerry Williams, Hiram Williamson, Baley Brown, Josiah Wallace, Stephen Williams, Elisha Cagle, John Stuts, Franey Wallace, Elias Bryan, Noah Brewer, Bartis Mainess, Wesly Williams, Jacob C. Stutts, Lewis Garner, Abram Hunsucker and Linsey Stutts.

      1847 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC, District #9
      Henry Yow (for Wm. Jones heirs) listed 727 acres valued at $900 on Buffalow Creek and 343 acres valued at $343 and 6 black polls on Flag Creek

      1847, Jan 26 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 437-438
      Deed from William Jones to Franey Jones was proven by George Hunsucker

      1847, Jan 27 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 445
      Henry Yow Administrator of William Jones Dec'd. returned estate

      1868, Dec 9 -- Order & Decrees Book 1 Page 15-17, Moore County, NC
      Division of land of William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd.
      Heirs listed: L.T. Sowell (Assignee of Christopher Stutts & wife Rebecca), Nancy Brown, Isaac Jones, Henry Yow & wife Betsy, Henry Yow (Assignee of Andrew Hunsucker & wife Clarkey), Stephen D. Williams (Assignee of Gaston D. Hunsucker), heirs of Franey Williams
    Person ID I06733  Moore County Wallaces
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2023 

    DNA Tests  38 DNA tests are associated with William Jones 

    Family Amelia Willey,   b. 1785 
    Children 
    +  1. Female Elizabeth Jones,   b. 1807   d. 20 Oct 1851, Moore County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 44 years)
    Henry C. Yow  (Age 65 years)
    +  2. Female Dorcas Jones,   b. 12 Oct 1809   d. 23 Jan 1840 (Age 30 years)
       3. Male Isaac Jones,   b. Between 1810 and 1815
    +  4. Female Nancy Jones,   b. 1812   d. Aft 1880 (Age > 69 years)
    John Brown  (Age 27 years)
    +  5. Female Rebecca Jones,   b. 15 Apr 1816   d. 6 Sep 1861 (Age 45 years)
    Christopher Stutts, Jr.  (Age 80 years)
    +  6. Female Clarkey S. Jones,   b. 1819   d. Bef 1869 (Age < 50 years)
       7. Male Male Jones,   b. Between 1820 and 1825
    +  8. Female Franey Jones,   b. 1826   d. Between 1856 and 1860 (Age 30 years)
    Stephen D. Williams  (Age 71 years)
    Family ID F2230  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2011 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - William Jones/Amelia Willey Homeplace, Moore County, NC Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Moore County, NC at Sowell Family Cemetery #278 Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Documents
    1808 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2136 - John Cagle
    1808 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2136 - John Cagle
    1817 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2324 - William Jones
    1817 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2324 - William Jones
    1825 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2667 - William Lakey
    1825 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2667 - William Lakey
    1825 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2731 - William Stutts
    1825 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2731 - William Stutts
    1834 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2907 - William Jones
    1834 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2907 - William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 188/189, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 188/189, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 190/191, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 190/191, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 192/193, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 192/193, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 194/195, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 194/195, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 196/197, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 196/197, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 198/199, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    1846/1847 Record of Estates Book E Page 198/199, Moore County, NC - Estate of William Jones
    Map of Everet Wallace's Neighborhood in Moore County, NC
    Map of Everet Wallace's Neighborhood in Moore County, NC
    1868 Division of Land, Moore County, NC - William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd.
    1868 Division of Land, Moore County, NC - William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd.
    Division of Land of William Jones decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. and listing of heirs
    1868 Division of Land, Moore County, NC - William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. (Page 2)
    1868 Division of Land, Moore County, NC - William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. (Page 2)
    Division of Land of William Jones decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. and listing of heirs
    1868 Division of Land, Moore County, NC - William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. (Page 3)
    1868 Division of Land, Moore County, NC - William Jones, decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. (Page 3)
    Division of Land of William Jones decd. and Amelia Jones, decd. and listing of heirs
    1825 Land Grant #2739, Moore County, NC - Leonard Furr
    1825 Land Grant #2739, Moore County, NC - Leonard Furr
    1834 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2908 - William Jones
    1834 Land Grant, Moore County, NC #2908 - William Jones

    Headstones
    William Jones
    William Jones
    Husband of Amelia

    Histories
    1815 Tax List, Moore County, NC
    1815 Tax List, Moore County, NC
    Earliest complete tax list for Moore County. It is a very large file and may take additional time to load. Courtesy of James V. Comer and the NC Archives. [Located in Treasurer and Comptrollers Papers, Box 6. Moore County]
    1818-1823 Tax List, Moore County, NC
    1818-1823 Tax List, Moore County, NC
    Tax List for District #1 and District #2. While the exact date is uncertain based on a comparison of several landowners it is estimated to have been taken between 1818-1823. This was handed down by the family of Richard Street, tax assessor. during the time period. It is a very large file and may take additional time to load. Courtesy of James V. Comer and the Moore County Library.
    1847 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 9
    1847 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 9
    Area includes portions of Deep River, Buffalo, Fall, Cedar, Richland and Flag Creeks, McCallums Fork and Meadow, Locust and Watery Branches. Courtesy of Moore County Historical Association.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1119] Anthony E. Parker, A Guide to Moore County Cemeteries, (1976, Moore County Historical Association, Southern Pines, NC).



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