Blair J. Jones1

M, b. circa 1921
Family Explorer
FatherDavid M. Jones1 b. c 1889, d. 21 Mar 1968
MotherMary Beasley1 b. c 1889, d. 1968
     Blair J. Jones, son of David M. Jones and Mary Beasley, was born circa 1921 at North Carolina.1

Census

     Blair appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 7 April 1930, of Sand Hill, Moore, North Carolina in the household of his parents, David and Mary.2

     Blair appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 11 April 1940, of Roslyn, Nassau, New York in the household of his parents, David and Mary.3
Last Edited=27 Nov 2021

Citations

  1. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 45.
  2. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Sand Hill, North Carolina, Sheet 4 A, line 34 thru 39.
  3. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 42 thru 47.

David M. Jones1

M, b. circa 1889, d. 21 March 1968
Family Explorer
     David M. Jones was born circa 1889 at North Carolina.1

     David married Mary Beasley circa 1919,2 and was buried at Roslyn Cemetery, Roslyn, Nassau, New York.3

     David died on 21 March 1968, at New York.3,4

Census

     David and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Sand Hill, Moore, North Carolina, enumerated 7 April 1930. David was renting, paying $25.00 per month. He was working as a building contractor. Their children, Alta M., Blair J., Alva A. and Donald F. were listed as living with them.5

     David and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Roslyn, Nassau, New York, at Northern Boulevard, enumerated 11 April 1940. Daivd worked as a engineer in the W. P. A. (The Works Progress Administration (renamed during 1939 as the Works Project Administration; WPA) was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects,[1] including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects). He was renting at the time, paying $25.00 a month. Their children, Alta M., Blair J., Alva A. and Donald F. were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $21.35 in the year 2022. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2022 would have cost $.17 cents in 1940.6

Children of David M. Jones and Mary Beasley

Last Edited=11 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 42.
  2. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 42 and 43.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave memorial # 104099284.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1970
    Name: David M Jones Gender:     Male Age:     79 Birth Date: abt 1889 Residence Place: Cascade Park, Erie, New York, USA Death Date: 21 Mar 1968 Death Place: New York, USA Certificate Number:     20605.
  5. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Sand Hill, North Carolina, Sheet 4 A, line 34 thru 39.
  6. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 42 thru 47.
  7. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 44.
  8. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 45.
  9. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 46.
  10. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 47.

Donald F. Jones1

M, b. circa 1926
Family Explorer
FatherDavid M. Jones1 b. c 1889, d. 21 Mar 1968
MotherMary Beasley1 b. c 1889, d. 1968
     Donald F. Jones, son of David M. Jones and Mary Beasley, was born circa 1926 at North Carolina.1

Census

     Donald appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 7 April 1930, of Sand Hill, Moore, North Carolina in the household of his parents, David and Mary.2

     Donald appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 11 April 1940, of Roslyn, Nassau, New York in the household of his parents, David and Mary.3
Last Edited=27 Nov 2021

Citations

  1. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 47.
  2. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Sand Hill, North Carolina, Sheet 4 A, line 34 thru 39.
  3. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Roslyn, New York, Sheet 8 B, line 42 thru 47.

Doxee Jones1

F, b. 14 May 1924, d. 7 March 1996
Family Explorer
     Doxee Jones was born on 14 May 1924 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.1

     Doxee married Robert Miles Nelson, son of Percy Miles Nelson and Hilma Olson, on 1 August 1946, at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.1

     Doxee died on 7 March 1996, at Bloomfield Hills, Oakland, Michigan, at age 71.1,2

Family: Doxee Jones and Robert Miles Nelson

Last Edited=18 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    Name: Robert Miles Nelson Gender: Male Race: White Birth Year: abt 1919 Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan Marriage Date: 1 Aug 1946 Marriage Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA License County Wayne Age: 27 Residence Place: Royal Oak, Michigan Father: Percy M Nelson Mother: Hilma Olson Spouse: Doxee Jones County File Number: 681219 State File Number: 361620 Film: 341 Film Title: 82 Wayne 361100-364379 Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD).
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996
    Name: Doxee J. Nelson Birth Date: 14 May 1921 Death Date: 7 Mar 1996 Gender: Female Residence: Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan Place of Death: Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan.

Jennie Jones1

F, b. circa 1882, d. 1930
Family Explorer
Relationship
Grandmother of Stephanie Gladys French
Jennie Jones, wife of Archie McElroy
     Jennie Jones was born circa 1882 at New York.1

     Jennie married Archie McElroy, son of James E. McElroy and Martha A. Fowler, circa 1899.1

     Jennie and Archie were listed in a land transfer

Real Estate Transfers Archie MrElroy, of Monroe, to Jennie F McElroy, of the same place, lands in the town of Monroe, $1.00.

circa 14 March 1916 within the town of Monroe, New York.2 Jennie Jones witnessed the death of Jennie Jones in 19303 and was buried at Community Cemetery, Monroe, Orange, New York.3

Census

     Jennie and Archie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tuxedo, Orange, New York, enumerated 1 June 1900 They were listed as boarders with the John Welch family. Archie was a farm laborer..4

     Jennie and Archie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Monroe, Orange, New York, enumerated 23 April 1910. He was working as a house carpenter Their children, James A. and Maude Gladys (Mazie) were listed as living with them..5

     Jennie and Archie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Monroe, Orange, New York, enumerated 12 February 1920. He was working as a house carpenter. Their children, James A. and Maude Gladys (Mazie) were listed as living with them.6

     Jennie and Archie appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Monroe, Orange, New York, enumerated 1 June 1925. He was working as a carpenter. Their children, James A. and Maude Gladys (Mazie) were listed as living with them.7

     Jennie and Archie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Monroe, Orange, New York, at Harriman Heights, enumerated 7 April 1930. Archie was a carpenter. They had a practical nurse, Edith M. Kissam, 32 in their home. His home was valued at $4500.00 and they had a radio set.8

     Jennie and John appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Monroe, Orange, New York, enumerated 7 April 1930. Archie owned his home, valued at $4500.00. They had a radio set. Archie, working as a house carpenter. Edith M. Kissam, age 32, practical nurse, widow, was also with them.8

Obituary

15 October 1930

Mrs. Archie McElroy

MONROE -- Private funeral services for Mrs. Archie McElroy were held at her home near here Saturday morning, the Rev. F. R. Edwards officiating. Mrs. McElroy died Thursday after an illness of ten years. She was born in the town of Tuxedo in 1882. She is survived by her husband, a son James and a daughter, Mazie both of New York City.9

Children of Jennie Jones and Archie McElroy

Last Edited=28 Mar 2024

Citations

  1. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Monroe, New York, Sheet 22 A, 42.
  2. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Middletown Times-Press 14 Mar 1916, Tue Page 8.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 75073527.
  4. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Tuxedo, Neww York, Sheet 3 A, line 5 and 6.
  5. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Monroe, New York, Sheet 7 A, line 30 thru 33.
  6. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Monroe, New York, Sheet 22 A, line 42 thru 45.
  7. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Monroe, New York, Page 23, line 31 thru 34.
  8. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Monroe, New York, Sheet 2 B, line 91 thru 93.
  9. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Middletown Times Herald 15 Oct 1930, Wed Page 12.
  10. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Monroe, New York, Sheet 22 A, line 44.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke