Name |
James Buckner Jones [1] |
Nickname |
Judge |
Alt. Birth |
Abt 1829 |
Birth |
Abt 1830 |
, , Early County, Georgia, USA |
Alt. Birth |
, , , Florida, USA |
Census: Federal |
1830 |
, , Early County, Georgia, USA [2] |
male 30-40: Josiah Jones [at 31]
female 20-30 [Margaret at abt 30]
male 5-10
female 5-10
female 5-10
female <5 [Rebecca at abt 2]
male under 5 [James Buckner at 0]
male slave 10-24 |
Census: Federal |
1840 |
, Captain Daniels' District, Early County, Georgia, USA [3] |
male 40-50: Josiah Jones [at 41]
female 30-40 [Margaret at abt 40]
female 15-20 [Rachel at abt 23?]
female 10-15 [Rebecca at abt 12]
male 10-15 [James Buckner at abt 10]
female 5-10 [Nancy at abt 7]
female <5 [Margaret at abt 4] |
Guardianship Bond |
2 Nov 1846 |
, , Early County, Georgia, USA [4] |
- Georgia Know all men by these presents, that we Jos
Early County eph Lee, Peter Lee, William Lee, Elias Lee &
William McElvy are held and firmly bound unto the
Justices of the Inferior Court of said county, sitting as a
Court of Ordinary, and their successors in office, in
the Just sum of Nine thousand and five hundred Dollars
payable by the said Joseph Lee, Peter Lee, Wm Lee, Eli
as Lee & William McElvy or either of them, their heirs
executors, administrators and assigns, Jointly and
severally. To be void on condition that if the
said Joseph Lee shall do and perform all the duties
of Guardianship for the person and property of James
B., Nancy, Margaret, Josiah J. & Seania Ann
Jones orphans of Josiah Jones and Margaret Jones
[deceased?] as the law requires of him, otherwise to remain
in full force, power and virtue Witness our hands and seals
this second day of November 1846. Joseph Lee Seal
Attest Peter Lee Seal
James G. Collier, C.C.O. Elias Lee Seal
Recorded 2nd Novr 1846 William N. Lee Seal
JG Collier C.C.O. William McElvy Seal
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Census: Federal |
14 Sep 1850 |
, District 25, Early County, Georgia, USA [5] |
- 1) James B. Jones, [gender marked only by a single line; age 2? there is only a single number which looks like a 2 or possibly a 9], born in FL
2) Mary F. Jones, female age 13, born in GA
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Membership |
1854 |
, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [6] |
"57. James B. Jones.---Joined Magnolia in 1854. He was quite an active member of the lodge and was Magnolia's tenth Worshipful Master, holding office in 1879-80 and '83. Judge Jones was married four times. He was the father of Mr. J. B. Jones, of Blakely. James B. Jones was clerk of the superior court 1856 to 1860 and Ordinary of Early county for several years."
Magnolia Lodge No. 86, Free and Accepted Masons |
Occupation |
Between 1856 and 1860 |
Marshall of Blakely |
Census: Federal |
20 Jul 1860 |
, , Early County, Georgia, USA [7] |
- 1) James B. Jones, male age 31, clerk, $1,000 real estate, $500 personal estate, born in GA
2) Mary F. L. Jones, female age 24, born in GA
3) Elizabeth Jones, female age 10, born in GA, attended school
4) Angeretta Jones, female age 6, born in GA, attended school
5) Donella Jones, female age 4, born in GA
6) Eugenia Jones, female age 2, born in GA
7) Narcissa Jones, female age 17, born in GA
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Military: Civil War |
1864 |
, , Early County, Georgia, USA [8, 9, 10] |
Enrolling Officer for the 9th Senatorial District of Early County, including the 866th and the 1140th Militia Districts |
- "1864 Soldiers and/or Soldiers' Wives:...Mrs. J. B. Jones..."
"Addendum to this story of Early County recruits may be gleaned from Early County News files, 26 Mar 1903 issue, when a listing appears of the marble slabs ordered by Ladies Memorial Association, Mrs. L. D. Gay, President, for the Confederate dead in City Cemetery, as follows:...J. B. Jones..."
"Some initials are needed, also omissions, or if anyone wishes a name removed. Of the above names, not all served under Early County commands. For example,...J. B. Jones and W. H. Wade, GA Militia."
"ECN, 23 Apr 1903 issue recorded that the slabs were made available by State of Georgia."
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News Article |
10 Feb 1864 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"The Early 'Hussars' and 'Miller Rangers' passed through our town week before last on their way to Cuthbert. We were absent at the time, but understand the boys were hospitably received. Judge B. M. Fryer and Judge J. B. Jones, Esq., we learn gave them a most excellent supper at their respective residences, for which both Companies request us to return their thanks." |
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News Article |
10 Feb 1864 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"We are requested, by our friend J. B. Jones, Esq., to state that he is authorized to muster into service all men 'who may wish to join Capt. R. W. Wade's Cavalry Company, which is now stationed at Cuthbert. This is an excellent Company, and those who wish to go into the service could not do better than to join Capt. Wade, who is 'as clever a fellow as the sun ever shined on.' The 'Hussars' are made up of the right kind of men, and will undoubtedly prove to be 'the blue hens chickens' when they get a chance at the Yankees." |
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News Article |
2 Mar 1864 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"We are authorized to announce the name of James B. Jones, Esq., as a candidate for Captain of Co. A., of the 866th and 1140th Districts, G. M. Election on Tuesday, 8th of March." |
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News Article |
19 Oct 1864 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"We are authorized to announce the name of JAMES B. JONES as a candidate for Judge of the Inferior Court of Early county, at the next January election." |
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Census: Federal |
1 Jun 1870 |
, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [11] |
- 1) Jas. B. Jones, white male age 40, ordinary of Early County, $1,800 real estate, $800 personal estate, born in FL
2) Sallie R. Jones, white female age 35, keeping house, born in FL
3) Agurritta Jones, white female age 13, born in GA, attended school
4) Donella F. Jones, white female age 11, born in GA, attended school
5) Adeline Jones, white female age 9, born in GA, attended school
6) Rich H. Powell, white male age 28, lawyer, born in GA
7) Elbert Hayes, white male age 20, Hayes Saloon, born in GA, cannot read or write
8) Eliza Harris, white female age 20, home servant, born in GA, cannot read or write
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News Article |
10 Mar 1871 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"The bridge over Dry Creek on the Morgan road, is in a most devil of a fix. Who is the overseer? -and why don't he attend to his business? We hope Judge Jones will get after him." |
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News Article |
10 Mar 1871 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
This is the first article where he was listed as James B. Jones, Ordinary. |
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News Article |
9 Jun 1871 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
“Whiskey Rampant.
On Monday evening last, a drunken printer named Dell, after annoying every body in his hearing during most of the afternoon, wound up the day’s work by using his “shooting stick“ on our worthy Ordinary, Judge J. B. Jones. Judge Jones did not feel his wound so seriously at the time, but that he could promptly knock Dell’s “form“ into “pi,” and comment “distributing” some handsomely placed “slugs” about his beautiful phiz, making such an ugly looking “case” of him that his best friends would hardly know him.
The circumstances, as we have heard them, attending the shooting, were these: Dell, in his drunken frolic, had gone to the old Methodist church, now the property of Judge Jones, and commenced breaking the glass out of the windows, climbing up the sash and breaking them. Judge Jones went to him and very quietly put a stop to his amusement in that way. A short time afterwards, Dell appeared on the public square abusing Jones in the most profane and obscene language that he was master of. Jones approached him for the purpose of putting a stop to his abuse. Upon reaching him, he struck him with his open hand on the side of the head, upon which Dell drew his pistol and fired. Judge Jones was very near to Dell when the pistol fired, but was fortunately standing in such a position that as that the ball struck a rib and glanced round, lodging under the armpit on the left side, causing a painful but not dangerous wound.
Dell was arraigned before Justice Williams on Tuesday morning, and held for his appearance at the next term of the district court, in a bond of one hundred dollars.
The frequent scenes of drunkenness on our public square, and the occasional use of pistols in the hands of those who have become crazed by drinking the vile compounds sold in those degenerate days for whiskey, are awakening our citizens to the necessity of having our town incorporated. We are aware of the many difficulties and annoyances of incorporation is a small place like Blakely. Yet the question suggests itself with some force, after such transactions as the one referred to above, would it not be better that we cheerfully submit to the expense and all the unpleasantness that might attend a corporation, than that some of our worthy citizens should lose their lives at the hands of a rowdy? There are some other considerations, too, in favor of a corporation. There are several ponds about town that ought to be ditched at public expense. Citizens should be compelled to keep their premises free from decaying vegetation and all sorts of filth calculated to produce miasma. This can be done only by public authority. Let us organize under the act incorporating Blakely, if there be such an act. If there is no such act, let us have one passed at the next session of the legislature." |
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Appointment |
11 Sep 1874 |
, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [12] |
Early County News |
- "To the Democrats of Early County. The President of the Democratic Club, Col. B. H. Robinson, desires me to state that the following named gentlemen have been appointed by him as Vice Presidents of the club for the different militia districts, to wit:...James B. Jones....Town District."
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News Article |
11 Sep 1874 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"General Premium List for the First Annual Fair of the Early County Agricultural Society, Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29, 1874
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Largest and best crop of potatoes grown on a half acre, upland, (premium by J. B. Jones,) Cash....10.00" |
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News Article |
5 Jan 1877 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
12 Jan 1877 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [13] |
"J. B. Jones elected Chairman of Councilmen of Blakely." |
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News Article |
20 Apr 1877 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
18 May 1877 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
25 May 1877 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
5 Oct 1877 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
9 Nov 1877 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
1 Nov 1878 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
3 Jan 1879 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [14] |
"Officers of Magnolia Lodge, F. and A.M. installed on the 27th: J. B. Jones Worshipful Master" |
News Article |
10 Jan 1879 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
28 Feb 1879 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
7 Mar 1879 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
"Oh, the Joneses! Only two babies born in town in the last month, and both belong to that already numerous family. Judge J. B. Jones is the proud father of another fine daughter, now some three or four weeks old. Major T. F. Jones' family was increased in the same way some ten days ago. 'Tis well that calico's cheap." |
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News Article |
11 Apr 1879 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
9 May 1879 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
12 Sep 1879 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [15] |
Short Stops:
"Mrs. Charles Harrell, of Bainbridge, accompanied by Miss Fannie May Johnson and Miss Clifford Harrell, recently spent several days with her father's family, Judge J. B. Jones, in this place." |
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News Article |
19 Dec 1879 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
30 Jan 1880 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
19 Mar 1880 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
2 Apr 1880 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
16 Apr 1880 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
30 Apr 1880 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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Census: Federal |
2 Jun 1880 |
, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [16] |
- 1) James B. Jones, head, white male age 51, liveryman, born in GA, parents born in GA
2) Fannie M. Jones, wife, white female age 38, born in GA, parents born in GA
3) Fannie B. Jones, daughter, single white female age 4, born in GA
4) Maggie M. Jones, daughter, single white female age 1 month, born in GA
5) Nancy Waller, servant, black female age 65, cook, cannot read or write, born in FL
6) Nancy Waller, servant, black female age 12, nurse, cannot write, born in GA
7) Robert L. Perryman, step-son, white male age 11, at school, disabled, born in GA
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News Article |
23 Jul 1880 |
USA, Georgia, Early County, Blakely, The Early County News (newspaper) |
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News Article |
23 Mar 1882 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [17] |
"Judge married Miss Mamie Beale Wed (eve.)" |
News Article |
3 Jan 1884 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [18] |
"J. B. Jones - Marshal (last Sat.)" |
Death |
12 Jan 1885 |
, Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [19] |
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Obituary |
15 Jan 1885 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [20] |
"A Sad Tragedy: On Monday night last, just after dark, our citizens were astounded by the report that Mr. R. W. Davis had shot and killed Judge J. B. Jones. Soon a large number of people were congregated at the place of the tragedy, in front of Henderson Bros'. store. The particulars of the affair are, in brief, about as follows:
It seems that Mr. Davis had been driving a double team, and when he came into town in the evening he drove to the livery stable, and told the stable boy to rub his horses down good and take care of them until he sent for them, and he would pay him. The cleaning done, the animals were brought to the front of the stable and hitched only a short distance apart. One of the horses being a stallion, and the other a filly, they soon got up a scene that is not so common in so public a place, it being right in front of Judge Jones's house. This seems to have offended the Judge, and he went at once and put the stallion in his own lot. After awhile Mr. Davis sent his negro man, Carson, for the horses, and Carson got another colored man to go into Judge Jone's lot for the stallion. When the Judge saw the horse being brought out of his lot, he went to the negro Carson and asked him by what authority he had taken the horse from his lot. Carson replied that Mr. Davis had sent him for the horse. Judge then told him if he ever took another horse from his lot without permission, he would, "Break his d____d head", and it took his best to keep from doing it now - go tell Mr. Davis to come for the horse himself, he is the responsible party. Judge Jones then passed over to his house, and in about ten or fifteen minutes came back with a knife open in his hand - stabbing fashion - and took a seat in front of Henderson Bro.'s store, holding the knife open in his hand. In a few minutes Mr. Davis walked up, and addressing Mr. E. L. Fryer, the keeper of the stable, why his horses had not been sent to him when he sent for them. Judge Jones rose from his seat and said, "By God, I am the man who wouldn't let the d__m nigger have the horse, what have you to say about it?" To which Mr. Davis replied, "It is true that he is black, but he is a good negro, and I am responsible for him, and my horse too". Judge Jones then said: "If you protect the d__n nigger, you are no better than he is you d___ n_____", just here he approached Mr. Davis with drawn knife. Mr. Davis cautioned him not to come any closer, and shot off his pistol in the air, twice, one of the balls going through the top of the shelter under which the Judge had been standing. At this Judge made some remark about poor shooting, to which Mr. Davis replied, "I didn't want to hit you, Judge." More words then passed between them, when Judge Jones again started for Mr. Davis, heedless of the warning given to him not to come any closer. Mr. Davis then fired a third shot, hitting him in the left breast. The Judge remarked, "You hit me then," and made a few steps toward Mr. Davis, fell and expired almost instantly.
A coroner's jury was soon summoned, several witnesses sworn, and the substance of what we have stated was given in evidence. The jury returned a verdict of justifiable homicide.
We heard the testimony and think the jury could scarcely have arrived at a different conclusion from the one expressed in their verdict. It is certainly a very sad affair, and is much regretted by probably every good citizen of the community. A helpless family is left in circumstances calculated to excite the kindest sympathies of all good people in their behalf. We commend them to the mercies of Him who hath promised to be a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow."
The deceased had been Ordinary of the county for a number of years, and was re-elected to that position at the late election without opposition. He was also Marshall of our town, and was in the discharge of his duties in that position when he was killed.
We have not talked with the man who did the killing, but are constrained to believe that he must now have a sad and heavy heart under the reflection that he has brought so much sadness and woe to innocent ones, which he might have avoided by walking away when he saw Judge Jones was not in a condition, mentally, to act with discretion, on account of a fancied insult to his family. How sad the thought that poor human nature is so prone to act on impulse instead of letting reason have sway in times of trial, when we all need the best powers of thought we can command to enable us to act discreetly.
We have not time nor space to say anything more. We sincerely hope this sad affair may be a lesson to those who are prone to act without due reflection upon the consequences that may follow hasty and inconsiderate action. So mete it be.
P.S. Since the above was put into type, Mr. Davis has had his trial before the committal court - Justices Fryar and Sirmons presiding. The evidence in the case was patiently heard and commented on by Col. R. H. Powell for the prosecution and Col. E. C. Bower for the defence. After a short deliberation by the Justices, they gave their decision discharging the prisoner. Thus has the matter ended, unless the Grand Jury sees proper to take it up at the April term of the Superior Court." |
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News Article |
12 Feb 1885 |
The Early County News (newspaper), Blakely, Early County, Georgia, USA [21] |
"Among Our Neighbors - The election for Ordinary of Early County to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge J. B. Jones resulted in the election of Mr. Thomas Henderson, by a handsome majority." |
Biographical sketch |
2023 |
In his relatively short life of 55 years, James B. Jones certainly had his share of adventure and misadventure. Born in Early County, Georgia, third in a line of at least eight children, he spent his entire life there. He married four separate times, had children with three of his wives, and outlived the wives all except the last. He was marshal, ordinary, and liveryman at various times, he was involved in the Civil War, was accused of corruption, and fended off at least two gun fights, the final one ending his life.
His parents died when he was just 16, and his two older sisters married right around the time of his parents' deaths, leaving him to find his way on his own. Within three years, he married Mary Roe, a recent orphan herself. They were listed in the 1850 census as 20 and 13. She died after bearing four children. The second was my 2nd great grandmother, Eugenia Angaretta Jones Harrell. In the 1860 census, they were listed with their children and Mary's younger sister, Narcissa Rowe (Roe).
With the need to find for a mother for his young kids, James married a second time to a widow, Sallie Ransone Bass. |
Person ID |
I595 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
24 Sep 2023 |