Reverend John Jones family papers, 1775-1928, bulk 1805-1883

Summary

Creator:
Jones, John C., active 1830-1860 and Jones, John, 1815-1893
Date:
1775-1928, bulk 1805-1883
Extent:
11 Linear Feet 31 boxes and 1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Reverend John Jones family papers, ms 1065. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Reverend John Jones and the Jones family from 1775-1928. Contains extensive family correspondence (1805-1942) including letters of John Jones; his wife Jane A. Jones; his children John Dunwoody Jones, Mary Cornelia Jones, Joseph H. Jones, and John C. Jones; his brothers and sisters Reverend Charles C. Jones, Mary Jones, J.N. Jones, and Sallie A. Dunwoody and her husband William J. Dunwoody. Records relating directly to John Jones include sermons (1830-1883), various diaries and financial ledgers, legal documents, and materials relating to the Presbyterian Church. The collection contains some material relating to various Jones family plantations in Georgia including Hopestill and Bonaventure. The papers also include scrapbooks, photographs, newspaper clippings, records of enslaved persons, court records, and legal documents.

Biographical / historical:

John Jones (1815-1893), Presbyterian minister, born in Liberty County, Georgia, resided in Savannah, Georgia. Married Jane A. Dunwoody, their children include James Dunwoody Jones, Mary Cornelia Jones (Dunwoody), Joseph H. Jones, and John C. Jones.

Processing information:

There is not a box number 2, it was combined with box 1.

Arrangement:

Organized into 6 series: correspondence; legal and financial; family papers and miscellany; account books, records, and scrapbooks; sermons; and photographs, memorabilia, and clippings.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Reverend John Jones family papers, ms 1065. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.