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John James Jones Bio

John Jones was a pioneer, trailblazer, and among the early settlers of what is now Fayette County, Alabama.
In 1797 still in S.C.
John Jones help lead his family and others as part of a large migration from Greenville, Laurens and surrounding counties to Western
Kentucky.
In 1799 John Jones was granted 200 acres on Skinframe Creek, KY. an area that become Livingston County in 1799 and Caldwell County in
1809.This was the frontier and danger was always present. In recognition of his abilities and stature, John Jones was appointed Captain of
Militia in Kentucky's 24th Militia Regiment On June 26, 1801, and later Captain of the 55th Regiment on April 7, 1803.
John married Mary Polly Story January 2, 1806 in Livingston County, KY. To this union were born eleven children.
In 1815 John Jones led a wagon train of family members from TN into what is Blount and Bibb County, Al. Around 1821 he moved to Fayette
Co., AL. On September 21, 1822 he acquired by grant and purchase by President Monroe (certificate #3261) approximately 80 acres in section
4, township 15, range 12 west. On September 30, 1822 he acquired a similar parcel in section 9, township 15, range 12 west (certificate #3275).
Another block of nearly 80 acres was acquired October 13, 1823 in section 4,township 15, range 12 west (certificate #3640.
In addition to being a successful farmer, John Jones was credited with establishing the second oldest grist mill in Fayette County.
He was also a leading member of the Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church, along with many of his children.
Both John and Mary Jones are believed buried in the Old Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church cemetery where many of their children and
related families are also buried.

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