The Rev. Adam Jones was born in Amelia County, Virginia, USA in 1756 and died on October 1, 1830, in Warren County, Georgia, USA.
Genetic genealogical research indicates Adam is my 5th Great Grandfather, most likely through a connection one of his grandchildren had with a Soul they enslaved. The child born from this connection is my 2nd Great Grandfather, Alex Chambers.
The Will of Reverend Adam Jones
I discovered Rev. Adam’s will researching people enslaved by the Chambless and Jones lines of Warren County, Georgia.
As our enslaved American ancestors were often silenced and nameless, adding their names to the digital algorithms that connect us today is my way of honoring them, and providing clues to others seeking ancestors who were mostly undocumented citizens of the United States prior to Emancipation.
My genetic research focuses on Adam’s first (possibly second) wife, Susannah (Denmark) Jones who passed away in 1821. Adam’s last wife, Nancy Baxley (or Bexley) is the heir mentioned in his will.
Bill, Candace, Peter, Frank, Hannah, Charity, Celia, William, and Frank.
“I also will and bequeath unto my son Seaborn Jones two negroes (to wit.) BILL and CANDACE, also one brown bay horse, one bed…”
“I will and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy two negro men PETER and FRANK and a woman HANNAH and her two children CHARITY and CELIA.”
“But provided my wife Nancy should marry the rights of the negro child CHARITY is hereby vested in her and her being forever.”
To his son, Nathan Jones: “…two negroes WILLIAM and FRANK a boy…”
The Land Referenced in Adam Jones’ Will in Warrenton, Georgia
The Jones’ land was on GA Hwy 16 in Warrenton, Georgia – not far from Long Creek Church where Adam preached.
Resources for Further Research
The Jones clan and their allied families have been extensively researched and documented. These are a few resources that are especially insightful:
Long Creek Baptist Church Records: In addition to records about church members and community matters, there are also records of enslaved church members and their owners.
Descendants of Benjamin Jones Contributed by John Norvill Jones: at http://www.ncgenweb.us/ncwarren/fam-hist/jones-benj.htm
They Have a Name
In honor of Bill, Candace, Peter, Frank, Hannah, Charity, Celia, William, and Frank.
They were here, they matter, and they have a name.
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