Troy Jones (1895 - 1961)

Born 15 Jul 1895 in Dutton, Madison, Arkansas, United States

Ancestors

Son of William Franklin Jones and Sarah Anna (Clinton) Jones

Husband of Minnie Mae (Acord) Jones — married 30 Dec 1914 in Franklin, Arkansas, United States

Descendants

Died 28 Nov 1961 at age 66 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Troy was born in 1895. He passed away in 1961.^[1] JONES TROY MR JUL 15 1895 NOV 28 1961 NWAT DEC 01, 1961

Troy was almost 5 years old in Kentucky township, Madison County, Arkansas with his father William (30) and mother Annie (22) on June 13 1900. Sadly his sister, Mary lived only 4 days passing just 4 months before.^[2] Troy did not remain an only child, siblings Ethel and Roy increased the family. On May 10 1910 farming in Baldwin township, Madison County, Arkansas were William(39), Anna (33),Troy (14), Ethel(8), and Roy(7 months)^[3] Troy was married to Minnie on 30 Dec 1914 in Franklin County, Arkansas. Both were living in Dutton, Madison County, Arkansas and listed their ages of 20 and 21 years old. Troy was actually only 19 and Minnie 25 on that date. (Their combined headstone reads marriage date of August 15, 1913) ^[4]

Troy (21) was registered for the draft for World War I on June 5 1917 in Watts, Adair County, Oklahoma. He was working for his Uncle Zeke for the harvest season. He stated his dependents as a wife and 2 children. Frank was born Jan 26, 1917 in Watts, Oklahoma. Aileen was the other child living at that time.Troy was described as Medium height, medium build, brown hair and blue eyes. ^[5] On January 27, 1920, Troy (25) and Minnie(30) with children Frank (3) and Fay (1) were living in Dutton, Madison Counry, Arkansas and were neighbors of Troys parents. Troy's occupation was timber faller.^[6]

On April 25, 1930 this family was renting and farming in Ozark National Forest and appears to have moved as they had new neighbors except for Troy's parents next door who owned their home. Troy (34), Minnie (36), Frank (13), Faye (11), Zaye (10), Vernie (8), Ray(6), Loyd (4 7/12), Melvin (2/12) ^[7] On April 9, 1940, Troy (44) and Minnie (47) were living on a rented farm for $50 a month in household 57. Troy's parents were also listed as owning and living in household 57. Frank and Faye were not in the household. ^[8] On April 27, 1942 Troy (46) registered for the Second World War civilian draft at Huntsville, Madison County Arkansas, living at Dutton, Madison County, Arkansas. He was described as 5'8" 175 pounds, white hair, blue eyes and ruddy complexion. ^[9] On April 26, 1950, Troy (55) and Minnie (57) and youngest son Melvin (20)were living on a farm in Kentucky township, Madison County, Arkansas.^[10] Troy died November 28, 1961 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri while being treated for throat cancer and being assisted by his youngest son Melvin and wife Macel. He was buried next to Minnie in Dutton Cemetery, near Dutton, Madison County, Arkansas. ^[11]

• Fact: Memories (Abt 1948) Jones Brothers Reunion , , Washington, United States

Sources

1. ↑ He had cancer of the throat Personal recollection of events witnessed by Linda (Jones) Coursey as remembered 8 Jun 2022.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M36L-97X : 11 March 2022), Troy Jones in entry for William F Jones, 1900.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKVD-1XH : accessed 21 January 2023), Troy Jones in household of William F Jones, Baldwin, Madison, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 67, sheet 12A, family 206, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 57; FHL microfilm 1,374,070.
4. ↑ Insert"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4NM-L6P : 7 May 2021), Troy Jones, 30 Dec 1914; citing Marriage, Washington, Arkansas, United States, county offices, Arkansas; FHL microfilm 1,034,255.
5. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZDQ-RMW : 25 December 2021), Troy Jones, 1917-1918.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDXP-TZY : Tue Oct 03 13:40:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Jroy Jones and Minnie Jones, 1920.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMLV-8P5 : accessed 21 January 2023), Troy Jones, Kentucky, Madison, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 13, sheet 4B, line 75, family 84, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 82; FHL microfilm 2,339,817.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQK8-YNY : Thu Oct 05 00:20:44 UTC 2023), Entry for Troy Jones and Minnie Jones, 1940.
9. ↑ "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J4MF-G4L : Tue Oct 10 12:13:15 UTC 2023), Entry for Troy Jones, 1942
10. ↑ "United States 1950 Census", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XBD-FBX1 : Wed Mar 20 08:46:06 UTC 2024), Entry for Troy Jones and Minnie Jones, 26 April 1950.
11. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112408195/troy-jones: accessed 01 December 2022), memorial page for Troy Jones (15 Jul 1895–28 Nov 1961), Find A Grave: Memorial #112408195, citing Dutton Cemetery, Madison County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by S Barger (contributor 47414911) .

See also:

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 28 June 2022, 02:47), entry for Troy Jones (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K2TV-N56 ); contributed by various users.

"United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K74-HWYC : 10 February 2023), Troy Jones, .

DNA

• Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Linda (Jones) Coursey and TC, her 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Jacob Clinton and Mary Laney, the great great grandparents of Linda (Jones) Coursey and great grandparents of TC. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin once removed, based on sharing 158 cM across 10 segments. DNA test taker Linda (Jones) Coursey is the granddaughter of Troy Jones, the son of Sarah Clinton, the daughter of the common ancestors Jacob Clinton & Mary Laney.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Linda (Jones) Coursey and WB, her 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Milton Jones and Mary Cook, the great great grandparents of Linda (Jones) Coursey and great grandparents of WB. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd-3rd cousin, based on sharing 175 cM across 10 segments. DNA test taker Linda (Jones) Coursey is the granddaughter of Troy Jones, the son of William Jones, the son of the common ancestors Milton Jones & Mary Cook.

• Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Linda (Jones) Coursey and TC, her 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Jacob Clinton and Mary Laney, the great great grandparents of Linda (Jones) Coursey and great grandparents of TC. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd cousin once removed, based on sharing 158 cM across 10 segments. DNA test taker Linda (Jones) Coursey is the granddaughter of Troy Jones, the son of Sarah Clinton, the daughter of the common ancestors Jacob Clinton & Mary Laney.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Linda (Jones) Coursey and WB, her 2nd cousin 1x removed. Their most-recent common ancestors are Milton Jones and Mary Cook, the great great grandparents of Linda (Jones) Coursey and great grandparents of WB. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 2nd-3rd cousin, based on sharing 175 cM across 10 segments. DNA test taker Linda (Jones) Coursey is the granddaughter of Troy Jones, the son of William Jones, the son of the common ancestors Milton Jones & Mary Cook.
• Maternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Linda (Jones) Coursey and RLLG, her 3rd cousin . Their most-recent common ancestors are Jacob Clinton and Mary Laney, the great great grandparents of both Linda (Jones) Coursey and RLLG. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin, based on sharing 139 cM across 8 segments. DNA test taker Linda (Jones) Coursey is the granddaughter of Troy Jones, the son of Sarah Clinton, the daughter of the common ancestors Jacob Clinton & Mary Laney.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed by an autosomal AncestryDNA test match between Linda (Jones) Coursey and NC, her 3rd cousin . Their most-recent common ancestors are Milton Jones and Mary Cook, the great great grandparents of both Linda (Jones) Coursey and NC. Predicted relationship from AncestryDNA: 3rd cousin, based on sharing 93 cM across 4 segments. DNA test taker Linda (Jones) Coursey is the granddaughter of Troy Jones, the son of William Jones, the son of the common ancestors Milton Jones & Mary Cook.