Mother's Ancestors

28. Charles Robert Jones

Charles Robert Jones was born in 1829 in Monroe County, Kentucky. He died in December 1892 in South Township, Dade County, Missouri.

His 3 known residences were:

1. Monroe County, Kentucky
2. District 25 (later Polk Township), Dade County, Missouri
3. South Township, Dade County, Missouri

His father was William Jones (#56); his mother's given name was Sarah (#57); her surname is currently unknown. Charles was the 10th youngest of 11 children. His older sisters and brothers:

1. Mary Sallie/Sarah Jones (Feb. 14, 1810-Feb. 16, 1863).
   Mary was born in Kentucky. She married William Archibald POINDEXTER in Gerrard County, Kentucky. Mary is buried in Antioch Cemetery, Dade County, Missouri.
2. George Jones, b. 1812.
   George was born in Kentucky. His son, William T. Jones, married Nancy COBLE, a sister of Elizabeth COBLE (#29)---Charles Robert Jones' 1st wife
3. William J. Jones (1814-1878).
   William was born in Kentucky. He married Mary M. LOLLAR. William is buried in Antioch Cemetery, Dade County, Missouri.
4. Fleming Jones (1816-1889).
   Fleming was born in Kentucky. He married Mary ("Polly") E. FUNK, daughter of James FUNK. They were married June 19, 1848, in Lawrence Co., MO. Fleming is buried in Liberty Cemetery, Dade County, Missouri.
5. Richard Jones (born in 1817; died before 1869)
6. Nancy Jones (1820-1883).
   Nancy was born in Kentucky. She married Henry S. LOLLAR.
7. Thomas Jones
8. Rebecca Jones, born in 1824.
   Rebecca was born in Kentucky.
9. Elizabeth Jones (born in 1826; died about 1900).
   Elizabeth was born in Kentucky. She married John SHRUM. Elizabeth is buried in Liberty Cemetery, Dade County, Missouri.

Charles Robert's younger brother was:

11. William T. Jones (born about 1831; died before 1868).
    William was born in Kentucky.

By 1844, the Jones family moved into the Dade County, Missouri, area from Kentucky. A booklet "A History of Antioch Church" written by Erma R. Bishop and found in the Dade Co Library states the following: The history of Dade County could not well be written without placing the Antioch Church well in the front. Events will show that in 1844 five families had settled in this part of Dade County, coming mostly from Kentucky and Tennessee. And among those who were most prominent in the first organization are the following names: Willis, Mallory, Farris, SCOTT, Cox, JONES, COBLE, POINDEXTER, Gambill, LOLLAR, Hudspeth and Merrick.

Charles Robert married twice. In 1848 or 1849, he married Elizabeth M. Coble (#29). Charles Robert and Elizabeth had 6 children:

1. Mary J. Jones, born in 1849.
2. William Thomas Jones (#14), born Dec. 1, 1851.
3. George Washington "Sackey" Jones, born Dec. 6, 1852.
   He married Nancy Ellen POINDEXTER.
4. Charles Robert "Bob" Jones, Jr. (1855-1929).
   He married Sarilda WALLACE.
5. Sarah Tabitha Jones (May 1, 1856-Aug. 25, 1935).
   She married William R. STEELEY.
6. Andrew J. Jones, born Dec. 2, 1859.

Shortly after Elizabeth's death, Charles Robert married Elizabeth's step-mother, Virginia COBLE.

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Charles Robert Jones in the U.S. Census:

• 1830 Census: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, KY. Index entry: William Janes. Household members: 1 male (age 40-50)—[William Jones (#56)]; 2 males (15-20)—[Richard and Wil1iam Jones]; 1 male (5-10)—[Thomas Jones]; 2 males (under 5)—[Unknown and Charles R. Jones (#28)]; 1 female (40-50)—[Sarah Jones (#57)]; 1 female (5-10)—[Nancy Jones]; 2 females [Elizabeth and Rebecca Jones]. Neighbors: Several POINDEXTER families; several JONES families.
• 1840 Census: Monroe County, KY. Index entry: Will Jones. Household members: 1 male (age 50 under 60)—[William Jones (#56)]; 1 male (20 under 30)—[Richard Jones]; 1 male (Charles R. Jones (#28)]; 1 male (5 under 10)—[William T. Jones]; 1 female (Sarah Jones (#57)]; 2 females (15 under 20)—[Elizabeth and Rebecca Jones]. Neighbors: Several POINDEXTER families.
• 1850 Census: District 25, Dade County, Missouri. Household members (names as indexed): Charles Jones (age 21), Elizabeth Jones (22), Mary Jones (1). Occupation: Farmer. Neighbors: the family of Christopher and Mary Coble (#58 and #59), Elizabeth's parents; Elizabeth's grandfather, Henry Coble (#116).
• 1860 Census: Polk Township, Dade County, Missouri. Household members (names as indexed:: Charles R. Jones (age 30), Elizabeth M. Jones (31), Mary J. Jones (11), William T. Jones (9), George W. Jones (7), Charles R. Jones (5), Sarah T. Jones (3); Andrew J. Jones (5 months). Occupation: Farmer. Land value: $800; personal estate value: $500. Neighbors: Family of Fleming and Mary JONES; William JONES (#56) and family.
• 1870 Census: South Township, Dade County, Missouri. Household members (names as indexed): Charles R. Jones (age 39), Jennie Jones (58), Wm. T. Jones (18), Geo W. Jones (16), Charles R. Jones (13), Andrew J. Jones (11), Sarah Coble (17). Literacy: Charles R. Jones could read and write.
• 1880 Census: South Township, Dade County, Missouri. Household members (names as indexed): Charles R. Jones (age 50), Virginia Jones (70), Andrew J. Jones (20), Robert Jones (25)---Robert is listed as Charles' son, Sarilda Jones (22)--Robert's wife. Occupation: Farmer.

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Charles and Virginia are buried in Antioch Cemetery, Dade County, Missouri.

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