Mary (Lee) Jones (abt. 1771 - 1855)

Born about 1771 in Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales

Wife of John Jones Esq. — married 15 Sep 1789 in Llanfoist, Monmouthshire, Wales

Descendants

Died 4 Apr 1855 at about age 84 in Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

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Biography

Mary was born about 1771. She got married in 1789 to John Jones of Llanarth Court, Monmouthshire and had at least 10 children with him She passed away in 1855 at Clifton near Bristol.

Sources

• Llanfoist, Monmouthshire, Parish Register. findmypast with scan

John Jones Esquire of the Parish of Lanarth a Bachelor and Mary Lee of this Parish (a Minor) a Spinster were married in this Church by Licence with Consent of Parents this fifteenth Day of September 1789 -------------- By me Jno Williams Rector

This Marriage was solemnized between us Jno Jones Mary Lee

In the Presence of Hanbury Davies James Lewis

• Llanarth Parish Register. findmypast with scan

John the son of John Jones Esqr by Mary his wife was born August the 5th 1790

1791

Philip Son of John Jones of Lanarth Court Esqr. was born the 7th of December 1791

Mary the Daughter of John Jones Esqr was born March the 23rd 1793

1794

Elizabeth Daur of Jno Jones of Lanarth Court Esqr was born November the 2nd

1796

Florence Daur of Jno Jones Esqr. of Lanarth Court was born February the 3rd

1797

Anne Daur of Jno Jones Esqr. was born June 14th

William, Son of John Jones, of Lanarth Court Esqr was born December the 1st 1798

1800

Edward Basil, Son of John Jones of Lanarth Court Esqr. was born June 15th

1808

Miß Anne Jones, of Lanarth Court was buried December the 15th

Note by Martin C. Styan: The birth records for these children all contain the word "born", but not "baptized", although most of the other entries on the same pages do say “baptized".

• Gloucester Journal, 12 October 1801 page 3. findmypast

A Gentleman at Monmouth informs us, that the safe delivery of the Lady of John Jones, Esq. of Llanarth-Court, (of a daughter, as mentioned in our last) was an event which afforded the greatest joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing her, particularly the indigent, to whom she has at all times and in all seasons proved a protectress, friend and physician.

• Oracle and the Daily Advertiser (London), 3 September 1806 page 4. findmypast

BIRTHS.

On the 18th ult. at Llanarth Court, Monmouthshire, the Lady of John Jones, Esq. of a son.

• Oracle and the Daily Advertiser, 6 October 1807 page 4. findmypast

DEATHS.

Miss Florence Jones, third daughter of J. Jones, Esq. of Lanarth Court, Monmouthshire.

• Cheltenham Journal and Gloucestershire Fashionable Weekly Gazette, 7 July 1828 page 2. findmypast

Died.

On Sunday last, at his seat, Llanarth Court, Monmouthshire, in his 68th year, John Jones, Esq. the representatives of an ancient family, and the possessor of an ample fortune.

• Hereford Journal, 9 July 1828 page 3. findmypast

On Sunday the 29th ult. died, at his seat, Llanarth Court, Monmouthshire, in the 68th year of his age, John Jones, Esq. the representatives of an ancient family, and the possessor of an ample fortune. His best eulogy is in the deep, but, alas ! unavailing regret of all who knew him.

• 1851 Census: Household 64, 6 York Crescent, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, GBC_1851_4355373_00031

Mary Jones head, W, aged 80, Jointure from land, born at Ragland, Monmouthshire

Jane Jones daughter, U, aged 48, born at Llanarth, Monmouthshire

Edward Jones son, U, aged 50, born at Llanarth, Monmouthshire

Myburn (?) Jones son, U, aged 47, born at Llanarth, Monmouthshire

Anthony Biddulph visitor U, aged 21, born at Ashton, Cambridgeshire

& 5 servants

Note by Martin C. Styan: The reading "Myburn" for the name of the 47 year old son is doubtful. The transcript has “Wybara”, which also seems doubtful.

• Monmouthshire Beacon, 7 April 1855 page 4. findmypast

DEATHS.

April 4, in York Crescent, Clifton, Mrs. Mary Jones, of Llanarth, grandmother of J.A. Herbert, Esq., in her 86th year. R.I.P.

• Weekly Register and Catholic Standard, 21 April 1855 page 13. findmypast

Died.

JONES – At Clifton, April 4th, in her 85th year, Mary Jones, widow of John Jones, Esq., of Llanarth Court. – R.I.P.