Ann Jones

F, b. 8 November 1857
  • Ann Jones was christened on 8 November 1857 in All Saints Church, Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey.
  • Ann Jones appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Aston, Warwick. she was a 22 year old servant, born Bloxwich, working for Samuel E Short, a coffe house manager and his wife Henrietta Short.

Ann Jones

F, b. circa 1822
  • Ann Jones was born circa 1822 in Oakengates, Shopshire, Her place of birth on the 1851 & 1861 census is shown as Oaken Gates, her mother's birth place, but on following census records it is shown as Bloxwich.
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  • She was the daughter of John Jones and Ann Unknown.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Ann Jones was living in the household of John Jones and Ann Unknown in Old Lane, Borough of Walsall. John was shown as a 40 year old coal miner living with his wife Ann, also 40 and their children Ann 15, Harriett 15, Charles 13, Jane 7, and James 5. The records shows they were all born in Staffordshire.

  • Ann Jones married James Taylor on 16 February 1845 in St Peters, Woverhampton, Staffordshire. Jame's father was J Taylor and Ann's J. Jones.
  • Ann Jones and James Taylor appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Turnpike Road, Bloxwich. James was a 28 year old awl blade maker/journey man born Bloxwich. He was living with his wife Ann, 29, born Oaken Gates, Salop and their two sons Samuel aged 5 and James aged 2 both born Bloxwich.

  • Ann Jones and James Taylor appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Church Lane, Bloxwich. James was a 38 year old awl blade maker, born Bloxwich, living with his 39 year old wife Ann, born Oaken Gates and their two sons Samuel 15 and James 12, both born in Bloxwich. Ann's sister Jane and her husband Sampson Chambers lived next door, and Janes parents John and Ann Jones lived on the other side.

  • Ann Jones and James Taylor appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 10 Church Road, Bloxwich, Staffordshire. The census record shows Ann as a 50 year old, born Bloxwich living with her husband James,also shown as a 50 year old anvil blade maker born Bloxwich, and nieces Hariet aged 8, and Emma aged 6 and nephew Sampson Chambers aged 5. All the children were scholars. Ann Jones, Ann's mother, lived next door.

  • Ann Jones and James Taylor appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Bloxwich. James 53, and awl blade manufacturer and Ann, 59 were living at 107 Church Street, with their grandaughters Harriet Taylor, 10 and Lucy Ann Taylor, 12. They were all born in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.

Children of Ann Jones and James Taylor

Blowden P Jones

F, b. October 1911
  • Blowden P Jones was born in October 1911 in LLanelly.
  • At the age of 22 years and 8 months, Blowden P Jones married John James Leaf, son of George Leaf and Hannah Davies, in June 1934 in Llanellly, Carmarthenshire.

Caroline Jones

F, b. 12 December 1872, d. 10 January 1954
  • Caroline Jones was born on 12 December 1872 in Peel, Isle of Man.
  • She was the daughter of Hugh Jones and Margaret Bailey.
  • Caroline Jones was baptized on 27 December 1872 in Kirk German, Isle of Man.
  • She immigrated to Queensland, Australia. She came around 1890 with her parents and most of her siblings.
  • At the age of 25 years, 7 months and 3 days, Caroline Jones married Robert Percy Jefferis, son of James Eggar Jefferis and Jane Louisa Webb, on 15 July 1898 in Rockhampton, Queensland. According to family hearsay the marriage was "out of necessity". Caroline must have been planning to marry Robert Percy for some time as she had received a telegram on 6 April 1898, three months before the wedding, from a former boyfriend Albert J Body regarding her marriage: "My advice don't do so. Letter first mail". Robert Percy was a labourer at the time of his marriage.
  • Caroline Jones's and Robert Percy Jefferis's first child, Ethel Ivy Eggar Jefferis (known as Ivy) was born 13 March 1899 in Rockhampton. Her father's occupation was shown as a labourer on her birth certificate.
  • On 1 October 1901 Robert Percy, Caroline and Ivy left Rockhampton for Sydney on their way to South Africa.
  • A few years after the birth of Arthur, Percy and Caroline separated. She returned to England with the children for a while, staying with Percy's family and impling she had left for her or Ivy's health's sake. She went back to South Africa but they returned to England on the SS Grantully Castle on May 1914. Both Caroline and Ivy then went to work in a munitions factory.
  • Between 1944 and 1948 Caroline Jones lived in "Fairview", 17 Alexandra Road, Epsom, Surrey. She lived with her daughter Ivy and son-in-law Carl.
  • Caroline Jones died on 10 January 1954 at age 81.

Children of Caroline Jones and Robert Percy Jefferis

Caroline Jones

F, b. 22 March 1866, d. 10 January 1896
  • Caroline Jones was born on 22 March 1866 in Burnett District, Queensland. She was the daughter of Rees Thompson Jones and Sarah Stanford.
  • At the age of 18 years, 5 months and 9 days, Caroline Jones married Thomas Moran, son of George Moran and Elizabeth Brien, on 31 August 1884 in Presbyterian Church, Clermont, Queensland. Caroline was an 18 year old domestic servant and Thomas a 21 year old bushman. Caroline's father was Rees Thompson Jones, a draper and Thomas' s George Moran, a bushman. They both lived at Clermont at the time. They had a total of six children.
  • Caroline Jones died on 10 January 1896 in Rockhampton, Queensland, at age 29.

Charles Jones

M, b. 29 August 1829
  • Charles Jones was christened on 29 August 1829 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England.
  • He was the son of John Jones and Ann Unknown.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Charles Jones was living in the household of John Jones and Ann Unknown in Old Lane, Borough of Walsall. John was shown as a 40 year old coal miner living with his wife Ann, also 40 and their children Ann 15, Harriett 15, Charles 13, Jane 7, and James 5. The records shows they were all born in Staffordshire.

  • His marriage, at 21 years, to Harriet Massey was registered in the September 1850 Quarter in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Registration District.
  • In 1851 he was Journeyman, Awl Blade Maker.
  • In 1851 Charles Jones lived in 14 Turnpike Rd, Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Charles Jones was living in the household of John Jones and Ann Unknown in 14 Turnpike Road, Bloxwich, Staffordshire. The census record showes John, M, 52, sinker in mines, born Donnington, Salop. Ann, wife, 53 born Oaken Gates, Salop. Charles, son, 21, awl blade maker, born Bloxwich, Staffordshire. Harriet, daughter in law, 20, born Blaken Hall, Staffordshire. Thomas, grandson, 10 months, born Bloxwich, Staffordshire.

  • Charles Jones and Harriet Massey appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 52 High Street, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. John was shown as an awl blade maker, born Bloxwich aged 50 living with his wife and children.
  • Charles Jones appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.

Children of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey

Charles Jones

M, b. 30 July 1826, d. before 1829
  • Charles Jones was christened on 30 July 1826 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire. (note- IGI shows christening as 21 May 1826.)
  • He was the son of John Jones and Ann Unknown.
  • Charles Jones died before 1829.

Charles Jones

M, b. circa 1871
  • Charles Jones was born circa 1871 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • He was the son of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Charles Jones was living in the household of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey in 52 High Street, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. John was shown as an awl blade maker, born Bloxwich aged 50 living with his wife and children.

Charles Dudley Jones

M, b. 15 June 1904, d. 1994

Charlotte Jones

F, b. circa 1865
  • Charlotte Jones was born circa 1865 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Charlotte Jones was living in the household of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey in 52 High Street, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. John was shown as an awl blade maker, born Bloxwich aged 50 living with his wife and children.

Charlotte Jones

F, b. 11 March 1823, d. 27 July 1874
  • Charlotte Jones was born on 11 March 1823 in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire. She was the daughter of Robert JONES and Ann RUTCHUSON.
  • At the age of 24 years, 7 months and 10 days, Charlotte Jones married Thomas Perkins on 21 October 1847 in Clipston, Leicestershire.
  • Charlotte Jones and Thomas Perkins immigrated to Moreton Bay on 25 September 1850. They travelled with their daughter Charlotte. The immigration record showed Thomas (the son of William and Elizabeth Perkins) was a 27 year old shepherd, native of Chepstowe, Northumberland and Charlotte (nee Jones) was 27 years old. (She is listed as a Convalscent - 1850). Their infant daughter Charlotte, native of Chepstowe was with them.


    In 1855 Thomas bought two blocks of land at Spring Creek two years later and the family began farming there. According to his obituary he managed Cecil Plains Station from 1858-1860, though his son Thomas was born there in 1857. The family then moved back to Toowoomba where Thomas became the first butcher.
  • Charlotte Jones died on 27 July 1874 in Spring Creek, Queensland, at age 51.
  • Charlotte was buried in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. BC1-007-0004.

Children of Charlotte Jones and Thomas Perkins

Clem Jones

M, b. 1911, d. 1987
  • Clem Jones was born in 1911.
  • At the age of 27 years, Clem Jones married Coral Lilith Devine in 1938 in Queensland.
  • Clem was buried in 1987 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • Clem Jones died in 1987.

Dorothy Edith Jones

F, b. June 1922, d. 8 February 1996
  • Dorothy Edith Jones was born on 13 April 1922.
  • She's birth was registered in the Lewisham, London Registration District in the June 1922 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Frederick Charles Jones and Sarah Elizabeth Elswood.
  • Her marriage, at 25 years and 9 months, to Frederick Edwin George Tyler was registered in the March 1948 Quarter in Woolwich, London Registration District.
  • Dorothy Edith Jones died on 8 February 1996 at age 73.

Elizabeth Jones

F, b. circa 1845

Child of Elizabeth Jones and Ernest Augustus Ward

Frederick Charles Jones

M, b. 3 January 1892, d. September 1972
  • Frederick Charles Jones was born on 3 January 1892.
  • At the age of 29 years, 9 months and 15 days, Frederick Charles Jones married Sarah Elizabeth Elswood, daughter of Thomas Elswood and Emma Higgins, on 18 October 1921 in Lewisham, London.
  • Frederick Charles Jones died in September 1972 at age 80.

Children of Frederick Charles Jones and Sarah Elizabeth Elswood

Frederick Charles Jones

M, b. 1923, d. 2020

Frederick Edward Jones

M, b. 1884, d. 16 May 1961
  • Frederick Edward Jones was born in 1884 in Shrewbury, England. He was the son of Thomas and Ellen.
  • He was the son of Thomas Jones and Ellen Cumpstone.
  • Frederick Edward Jones began military service on 1 June 1915 in Enoggera. He joined the 25 Battalion and fought in France. He gave his next of kin as his mother who still lived in England. He was discharge on 17 Jun 1917.
  • At the age of 39 years, Frederick Edward Jones married Doris Mary Middleton, daughter of Richard Middleton and Beatrice Bunce, in 1923 in Queensland.
  • Frederick Edward Jones and Doris Mary Middleton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1958 living at Virginia. Doris was registered as living at Mountain Camp and Fred at Virginia where he was a farmer. Doris remained at this address until 1980 when she moved to Esk Street, Crow's Nest.
  • Frederick Edward Jones died on 16 May 1961 in Queensland.
  • Frederick was buried on 17 May 1961 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Frederick Roland Jones

M, b. 16 October 1904
  • Frederick Roland Jones was born on 16 October 1904 in Lewisham, England.
  • He began military service on 27 July 1942 in Tomago, New South Wales. His service number was NX116066 (N90344). He was living at Coffs Harbour at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as A Mitchell. He was discharged on 20 November 1946 with the rank of Staff Sergeant in the 13/33 Australian Infantry Battalion.

Georgina May Jones

F, b. 18 September 1868
  • Georgina May Jones was born on 18 September 1868 in Isle of Man.
  • She was the daughter of Hugh Jones and Margaret Bailey.
  • Georgina May Jones was baptized on 27 September 1868 in Kirk German, Isle of Man.

Griffith Evans Jones

M, b. circa 1850
  • Griffith Evans Jones was born circa 1850.
  • Griffith Evans Jones married Mary Morgan in 1876 in Queensland.

Child of Griffith Evans Jones and Mary Morgan

Hannah Jones

F, b. 1878
  • Hannah Jones was born in 1878 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of James Jones and Louisa Roebuck.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Hannah Jones was living in the household of James Jones and Louisa Roebuck in 95 Church St, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. James is shown as a 29 year old Awl Blade Maker born Bloxwich living with his wife Louise 27 born Bloxwich and daughters Hannah aged 3 and Harriett aged 1. Both were born in Bloxwich JONES.

Hannah Phyllis Jones

F, b. circa 1885

Harriet Jones

F, b. 1874
  • Harriet Jones was born in 1874 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Harriet Jones was living in the household of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey in 52 High Street, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. John was shown as an awl blade maker, born Bloxwich aged 50 living with his wife and children.

Harriet Jones

F, b. 1880
  • Harriet Jones was born in 1880 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of James Jones and Louisa Roebuck.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Harriet Jones was living in the household of James Jones and Louisa Roebuck in 95 Church St, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. James is shown as a 29 year old Awl Blade Maker born Bloxwich living with his wife Louise 27 born Bloxwich and daughters Hannah aged 3 and Harriett aged 1. Both were born in Bloxwich JONES.

Harriett Jones

F, b. 1824
  • Harriett Jones was born in 1824 in Pinsole, Staffordshire.
  • She was the daughter of John Jones and Ann Unknown.
  • Harriett Jones was christened on 4 April 1824 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Harriett Jones was living in the household of John Jones and Ann Unknown in Old Lane, Borough of Walsall. John was shown as a 40 year old coal miner living with his wife Ann, also 40 and their children Ann 15, Harriett 15, Charles 13, Jane 7, and James 5. The records shows they were all born in Staffordshire.

Hugh Jones

M, b. circa 1840
  • Hugh Jones was born circa 1840.
  • Hugh Jones married Margaret Bailey on 13 October 1863 in Kirk German, Isle of Man, England.
  • Hugh Jones and Margaret Bailey immigrated to Queensland, Australia. They came around 1890 with most of their children.

Children of Hugh Jones and Margaret Bailey

Ida Mary Jones

F, b. 30 July 1897, d. 18 December 1938
  • Ida Mary Jones was born on 30 July 1897.
  • At the age of 24 years, Ida Mary Jones married Kenneth Mair Holdaway, son of Charles Holdaway and Helen Ramage Blackhall Mair, in 1922 in New Zealand.
  • Ida Mary Jones died on 18 December 1938 in Waihi, New Zealand, at age 41.
  • Ida was buried on 20 December 1938 in Waihi Public Cemetery.

Children of Ida Mary Jones and Kenneth Mair Holdaway

James Jones

M, b. September 1851
  • James Jones's birth was registered in the Walsall, Staffordshire Registration District in the September 1851 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey.
  • James Jones was christened on 2 November 1851 in All Saints Church, Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • His marriage, at 26 years, to Louisa Roebuck was registered in the September 1877 Quarter in Walsall, Staffordshire Registration District.
  • James Jones and Louisa Roebuck appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 95 Church St, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. James is shown as a 29 year old Awl Blade Maker born Bloxwich living with his wife Louise 27 born Bloxwich and daughters Hannah aged 3 and Harriett aged 1. Both were born in Bloxwich JONES.
  • James Jones appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.

Children of James Jones and Louisa Roebuck

James Jones

M, b. 16 August 1835
  • James Jones was baptized on 16 August 1835 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • He was the son of John Jones and Ann Unknown.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, James Jones was living in the household of John Jones and Ann Unknown in Old Lane, Borough of Walsall. John was shown as a 40 year old coal miner living with his wife Ann, also 40 and their children Ann 15, Harriett 15, Charles 13, Jane 7, and James 5. The records shows they were all born in Staffordshire.

Jane Jones

F, b. 30 September 1832, d. 24 November 1868
  • Jane Jones was baptized on 30 September 1832 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Jones and Ann Unknown.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Jane Jones was living in the household of John Jones and Ann Unknown in Old Lane, Borough of Walsall. John was shown as a 40 year old coal miner living with his wife Ann, also 40 and their children Ann 15, Harriett 15, Charles 13, Jane 7, and James 5. The records shows they were all born in Staffordshire.

  • At the age of 17 years, 7 months and 20 days, Jane Jones married Sampson Chambers, son of John Chambers and Prudance Handley, on 20 May 1850 in Birmingham, Bishops Ryder, Warwick, England. Sampson was a labourer at the time of his marriage, he was of full age and lived in Novascotia Street. His father, John Chambers was shown as a labour. He signed with his X mark. Jane was shown as a spinster of full age (even though she was just 17), father John Jones a carpenter. The witnesses were George Bussett who signed with his X mark and Ann Durose. Neither Jane or Ann signed the document.
  • Jane Jones and Sampson Chambers appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 123 Pinfold Bank, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffordshire, England. Sampson was shown as a coal miner, born Bradley, aged 24 and living with his wife Jane, 18, born Bloxwich.

  • Jane Jones and Sampson Chambers appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Church Lane, Bloxwich, Staffordshire. Sampson is shown as a 34 year old coal miner, born Bradley living with his wife Jane aged 27 born Bloxwich and their children, all born Bloxwich - Ellen aged 8, Ann aged 6 and Eliza aged 1. The family lived next door to Jane's sister Ann and her husband James Taylor. Jane's parents John and Ann Jones lived on the other side of the Taylors.

  • In 1866 Jane Jones and Sampson Chambers lived in Alma Terrace, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffordshire, England.
  • Jane Jones died on 24 November 1868 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England, at age 36. Her death certificate shows she was 36 years old, the wife of Sampson Chambers a coal miner, and died from a strangulated hernia. Sampson was present when she died and he signed the certificate with his X mark.

Children of Jane Jones and Sampson Chambers