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From: "Skipper Jones" <>
Subject: RE: [MSNEWTON] Roll Call
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 09:04:54 -0500
In-Reply-To: <1c8.2beece5b.2ffa8fab@aol.com>


I have a lot of Newton County connections on both sides of my family. Would
love to hear if anyone has information about any of these.

Looking for information about my great grandfather - James T. Jones, born CA
1840 in AL. Moved to Newton Co from AL - mustered in the 13th MS early in
the Civil War - served until wounded in the right lung near Fredericksburg
during the battle of Chancelorville. Married twice after the war - had 8
children including my grandfather, Oscar O Jones Sr. of Decatur. I have
been unable to find James Jones, parents.

Also - would like information on great grandparents John and Elizabeth Bond
Smith of Chunky (married Newton Co CA late 1800's). Daughter Cora Camilla
Smith Jones married Oscar O Jones, Sr. Oscar had 2 children by previous
wife, Howard & Lois and 4 with Cora - Oscar Jr, James Cecil (who was killed
in WWII), Marjorie, and William Marvin. I know John and Elizabeth are
buried in Chunky Cemetery - Oscar and Cora & Cecil are buried in Masonic
Cemetery in Newton.

From my mother's side of the family I have not been able to find a lot of
information about Wiley and Judy Young - Judy (or July) was reported by
family tradition to be Choctaw - married in Newton county CA early 1800's.
Daughter Harriet Young (b 1833) married William Grant Barrett - Barrett's
lived in Neshoba Co.

Any information on any of these would be greatly appreciated.
I am also researching WWII history of my father, Oscar O Jones Jr and my
uncle James Cecil Jones. Oscar landed on Normandy beach on June 6 - later
was a POW in Germany - He was with 81st Chem Mortar Btn - Cecil was killed
in Philippines on Feb 13, 1945 - he was with F Troop, 12th Regiment, First
Cavalry . I have a news article on Cecil when he was killed and lots of
letters from both. Some family information was lost in a house fire many
years ago. If anyone knew them or information about them during and leading
up to WWII this would be appreciated as well.

Thanks
Skipper Jones (Oscar III)


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