Malinda was born in 1810. Her parents were John J Smith (1788–1855 - FamilySearch ID: G98Y-RYD ) and Elizabeth S (1798–Deceased FamilySearch ID: G98Y-YND).
Malinda Smith Jones, daughter of John J. Smith and Elizabeth S. Smith was born 1810 in Warren County, Kentucky. August 20, 1827.
Malinda married Russell Jones (1802-1844) son of Benjamin W. and Mary Levice Runner Jones. She passed away in 1879.
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Their children include... (w/FamilySearchID when available)
James Hubbard Jones (1829–1906) • LXW7-NWJ
George Washington Jones (1832–1866) • KJHW-QDH
Melvina D Jones (1837–Deceased) • KZC8-4SF
Bedford Jones (1839–Deceased) • 9MY3-CMM
John Calvin Jones (1843–1905) • K2N7-YR5
Sarah Elizabeth Jones (1845–1920) • KCFK-JXB - Sarah died, without seeing her father, as Russell died in 1844.
In the 1850 census, Malinda (age 45) was in Warren, Kentucky, United States.[2]
In the 1860 census, Melinda (age 49) was in District 2, Warren, Kentucky, United States.[3]
In the 1870 census Malinda (age 60) was in Greencastle, Warren, Kentucky, United States.[4]
Russell is buried in the Smith-Runner Cemetery (Warren County) and Malinda never remarried. Alone, she raised these six children ranging in ages from infancy to fifteen years.
In her senior years, the 1870 census shows her living in the household of her son Bedford Jones, and his wife Mary.
Malindy Smith Jones is buried in plot 618, between her granddaughter Della Pearl Jones (plot 617) and her grandson Jacob R. Jones (plot 619).
She passed away in 1879. (A source for this information is needed.)
Burial
Green River Union Cemetery, Richardsville, Warren County, Kentucky, USA. [5]
Malinda Smith “Malindy” Smith Jones (1810–12 Jul 1879)
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↑Marriage:
"Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954".
Citing FHL microfilm: 000164003;.
FamilySearch (accessed 9 March 2022)
FamilySearch Image Image number 00301.
Malinda Smith marriage to Russell Jones on 20 Aug 1827 in Warren, Kentucky, United States.
↑1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850".
Citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Affiliate Film Number: 220; Line: 27; FHL microfilm: 442988; Record number: 13318;.
FamilySearch (accessed 9 March 2022)
FamilySearch Image Image number 00323.
Malinda Jones (45) in Warren, Kentucky, United States.
↑1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860".
Citing Page: 77; Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Affiliate Film Number: 398; FHL microfilm: 803398; Record number: 12756;.
FamilySearch (accessed 9 March 2022)
FamilySearch Image Image number 00327.
Melinda Jones (49) in District 2, Warren, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
↑1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870".
Citing Page: 20; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 3; FHL microfilm: 000552001; Record number: 15183;.
FamilySearch (accessed 9 March 2022)
FamilySearch Image Image number 00388.
Malinda Jones (60) in Greencastle, Warren, Kentucky, United States.
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"Find a Grave", database and images (accessed 9 Mar 2022), memorial page for Malinda Smith “Malindy” Smith Jones (1810–12 Jul 1879), Find A Grave: Memorial #44343951, citing Green River Union Cemetery, Richardsville, Warren County, Kentucky, USA.
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Malinda by comparing test results with other carriers of her mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known mtDNA test-takers in her direct maternal line.
It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Malinda: