Noble Jones family papers, 1754-1838

Summary

Creator:

Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805, Jones, George, 1766-1838, Jones, Noble, 1702-1775, and Jones family

Date:

1754-1838

Extent:

1.22 Linear Feet 1 oversized box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Noble Jones family papers, ms1127, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of the Noble Jones family of Savannah, Georgia from 1754-1838, bound in volume.

The last will and Testament of Noble Jones includes the bequest of Wormslow [Wormsloe] and enslaved people.

Biographical / historical:

Noble Jones (1702-1775), surveyor, planter, and politician, born in Surrey, England. His son, Noble Wymberly Jones (1723-1805), politician and physician, born in Lambeth, England. Both emigrated to the United States in 1733 as part of the original settlement of Georgia. Noble Wymberly Jones' son, George Jones (1766-1838), physician and politician, born in Savannah, Georgia.

See also the article, Noble W. Jones (ca. 1723-1805) in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and his congressional biography.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Slavery -- Georgia -- History.
Slave bills of sale -- Georgia.
Enslaved persons -- Georgia
Slavery.

Places:

Georgia -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865.
Georgia -- Politics and government -- To 1775.
Savannah (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Noble Jones family papers, ms1127, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.