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Noble Jones family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Noble Jones family papers | |
| Creator: Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805 | |
| Creator: Jones family | |
| Creator: Jones, George, 1766-1838 | |
| Creator: Jones, Noble, 1702-1775 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1754-1838 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1.22 Linear Feet 1 oversized box | |
| Collection Number: ms1127 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Noble Jones family papers, ms1127, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.