Descendants of William Vardeman Jones
RESEARCHER: Jenny Markham
Corrections from Jenny Luta Jones, (8, 23, 45, and 46).

Generation One

  1. William Vardeman1 JONES. William was born at Sanger, Denton Co., TX, on 13 April 1871. He married Lilla Elizabeth Stewart at her home, Sanger, Denton Co., TX, on 20 December 1894 (Vol. 5, Certificate #622, page 71) ( Denton Co., TX Marriage Index.). William died on 15 June 1964 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM, at age 93. His body was interred at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, at Camp Springs Cemetery (Opal H. & Richard A. Miller., Fisher Co., TX Cemeteries with 2 Scurry Co. and one Kent Co., TX Cemeteries.).

    William Vardeman Jones was named for his great uncle, Burrell Vardeman Snuffer. They moved to west Texas in 1898 by covered wagon. They were trying to get to the Cap Rock and found it too difficult. They went back to Camp Springs and lived in a dug out until W. V. could build their home. He homesteaded and acquired many, many acres of land over the years. He also had land in Snyder and near Portales, NM.

    He was President of the Cattleman's Assoc. for the Scurry Co. area. He also had a Grand Champion Steer in the Stock Show at Fort Worth in the early 1940's.

    He had a 3rd grade education.

    Grandson, Sonny, gave the following information:

    Bill had his first car. He was unaccustomed to driving. He was trying to park it in the garage, which had a hump he had to maneuver before he could get the car into the garage. He was having difficulty working the clutch and gas pedals simultaneously and the car kept dying. After several attempts, he cut a long oak log and put it in the back of the garage. He apparently thought he could then have more momentum to get into the garage and the log would stop him. He tried again with enough speed that when he hit the log with the car's rubber tires it bounced the car out of the garage. He didn't give up and tried it again, this time shouting as he went into the garage, to shut the door behind him.

    He told about, as a child, riding his horse to a neighbor's home to "borrow fire". He would bring home burning embers so his family could start a fire.

    His dad, B.D., gave him $200 in coins, put him on a horse with provisions in saddle bags, and instructions to ride out and buy 2 year old heifers. He paid $3 and $5 for each heifer, would stay with people along the way and brought the cattle home. He was about 14 years old at the time.

    He had used tobacco in various forms starting at about 10 years of age. The tobacco was grown in the vegetable garden of his home. He drove a team of oxen into Oklahoma pulling corn. He had to shoe them--with the shoes having a specific design for each toe.

    In his last years of life, which were spent with son Clay and family in Portales, NM, the space program was new. He would say he had lived too long. He had gone from the time period of using a team of oxen to the space age. He and Lilla Elizabeth Stewart lived in April 1898 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. According to an article in the Sweetwater newspaper on the occasion of their 58th wedding anniversary in Dec. 1952, they homesteaded land in Camp Springs, Scurry County 55 years ago. Several times during their years in Scurry County the Joneses moved into Snyder to school their children. Delbert William Jones was named for William Vardeman Jones. Bill was included in a Camp Springs School group picture, listed as the property owner of the location of the photo. Picture was taken on Camp Creek just under a bluff (Charles G. Anderson., Reflections, An Album of West Texas History, 1840-1990 (Scurry County Historical Commission).). Jesse Vardeman Jones was named for his father, William Vardeman Jones. William was listed as the head of a family on the census of 1910 on 2 May 1910. 1910 Census, Scurry Co., TX, S.D. 16, Lines 61-68, Sheet 5B, E.D. 237, Dwelling #83, Family #82, Married once for 15 years, 6 children born and living. William V. listed as a farmer, b TX; fa-TN; mo-MO. Lilla E., b-AL. All children born TX.

    William Andrew Jones was named for his father William Vardeman Jones. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. He and Lilla Elizabeth Stewart in October 1949 lived at 407 E. Fourth Street, Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX. He was a rancher-farmer in Scurry Co., TX for 55 years. He served as County Commissioner in Scurry County for four years, and headed the National Farm Loan Association (Federal Land Bank agency) in Snyder for 20 years. He lived in 1960 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM, where he moved after the death of his wife, Lilla. He alternated the weeks in the homes of son, Clay Jones and daughter, Mrs. Charles Starkey.

    The Portales News-Tribune had an article about W.V. on his 90th birthday, April 13, 1961.

    Lilla Elizabeth STEWART. Lilla was born at Chambers Co., AL, on 28 October 1873. Lilla died on 18 December 1959 at Simmons Memorial Hospital, Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 86. Cause of death: Cardiovascular accident. Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, Death Records, Book 8, page 520.

    Residence: 407 W 4th Street, Sweetwater, TX--been there 10 years.

    Informant: Mrs. Grady Respess

    Doctor: T. D. Young, MD. Her body was interred on 20 December 1959 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, at Camp Springs Cemetery. Cate-Spencer Funeral Home (Opal H. & Richard A. Miller, Fisher Co., TX Cemeteries with 2 Scurry Co. and one Kent Co., TX Cemeteries.). She wrote articles for Fort Worth Star Telegram concerning pioneering life in west Texas.

    She was a high school graduate. Lilla Aetna Jones was named for her mother, Lilla Elizabeth Stewart. As of 20 December 1894, her married name was Jones (Denton Co., TX Marriage Index.)

    The eight known children of William Vardeman1 Jones and Lilla Elizabeth Stewart were as follows:

  2. i. Lou Vera2 Jones. Lou was born at Denton Co., TX, on 23 March 1896. Denton Co., TX, Birth Index, Book 25, page 37 ( Denton Co., TX, Birth Index.). She married Charles K. Starkey at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 22 May 1927 (Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Marriage Records, Book 4, Dated 8-23-1924 - 1-20-1933, Page 193, Record #292.

    Ceremony conducted by a Baptist minister in Snyder) (Marriage License, 22 May 1927, "Marriage License," County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). Lou died in June 1993 at Arch, Roosevelt Co., NM, at age 97 (Information from SS Death Index). She was a librarian for the city of Portales, NM for 40 years.

    She went to Portales to visit Clay and Mary and met Charles Starkey while she was there.

    They had no children. She was educated between 1902 and 1903 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX (Vera is included in a Camp Springs School picture) (Charles G. Anderson, Reflections, An Album of West Texas History, 1840-1990.). Lou, Sadie and Lilla were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1910 Census at Scurry Co., TX. 1910 Census, Scurry Co., TX, S.D. 16, Lines 61-68, Sheet 5B, E.D. 237, Dwelling #83, Family #82, Married once for 15 years, 6 children born and living.
    William V. listed as a farmer, b TX; fa-TN; mo-MO. Lilla E., b-AL.
    All children born TX.

    Lou, Sadie, Lilla and Amye were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. As of 22 May 1927, her married name was STARKEY.

  3. ii. Sadie Mae Jones, born 21 May 1898 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Grady Gilliland Respess.

  4. iii. Bond Delbert Jones, born 18 March 1900 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Virginia Tetrow; married Ruth Butler.

  5. iv. Alfred Claybrooks Jones, born 22 February 1902 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Mary A. Brown.

  6. v. Lilla Aetna Jones, born 12 July 1904 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married James Curtis Raney.

  7. vi. Jesse Vardeman Jones, born 13 November 1905 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Iris Eugenia Bullock.

  8. vii. Amye Pauline Jones. Amye was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 7 May 1910. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Records, Delayed, Book 6, Record 313. She applied for her certificate 2 May 1956 and was living in Nolan Co., TX at the time (Amye Pauline Jones, Delayed Birth Certificate 2 May 1956, County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). Amye died on 16 April 1995 at Gig Harbour, Pierce Co., WA, at age 84.
    She graduated from Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX with a major in Elementary Education. According to Fern Raney Hess, she also attended San Diego State with a speciality in Special Education. She was a school teacher in Hobbs, NM and Gig Harbor, WA.
    She was especially close to her brothers Jesse and Andy.
    She never married. Her common name was Pauline. Amye Pauline Jones was named for Paulina Jane Dawson. Amye Pauline Jones was named for Amy Bonds. Lou, Sadie, Lilla and Amye were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.
    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. She lived on 13 April 1961 at Gig Harbour, Pierce Co., WA.

  9. viii. William Andrew Jones, born 28 August 1913 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Rowena Grantham; divorced Rowena Grantham.

Generation Two

  1. Sadie Mae2 JONES (William1). Sadie was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 21 May 1898. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Records, Delayed, Book 7, Record 57 (Sadie Mae Jones, Delayed Birth Records County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). She married Grady Gilliland Respess on 10 September 1921. Sadie died in August 1978 at Green River, Sweetwater Co., WY, at age 80.

    She was educated between 1902 and 1903 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX (Mae was included in a picture of the Camp Springs School group) (Charles G. Anderson, Reflections, An Album of West Texas History, 1840-1990.). Lou, Sadie and Lilla were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1910 Census at Scurry Co., TX. 1910 Census, Scurry Co., TX, S.D. 16, Lines 61-68, Sheet 5B, E.D. 237, Dwelling #83, Family #82, Married once for 15 years, 6 children born and living. William V. listed as a farmer, b TX; fa-TN; mo-MO. Lilla E., b-AL. All children born TX.

    Lou, Sadie, Lilla and Amye were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. She and Grady Gilliland Respess lived on 13 April 1961 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX.

    Grady Gilliland RESPESS. Grady was born at Bartlett, Milam Co., TX, on 21 August 1892. Grady died on 25 February 1970 at Simmons Memorial Hospital, Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at age 77. Cause of death: Uremia. Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX Death Record, Book 11, page 343.

    Residence: 1111 Josephine, Sweetwater, TX--44 years.

    Retired Furniture Salesman
    Veteran of WW I
    Social Security #455-01-8897

    Robert L. Price MD (Grady Gilliland Respess, Death Certificate Sweetwater, Nolan, TX.). His body was interred on 27 February 1970 at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Cate-Spencer Funeral Home.

    The two known children of Sadie Mae2 Jones and Grady Gilliland Respess are as follows:

  1. i. Grada Mae3 Respess. Grada was born on 7 November 1924. Grada Mae Donelson, 2114 W. Concho Ave, San Angelo, TX 76901.

  2. ii. Theresa Gwendolyn Respess. Theresa was born at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, on 6 June 1929. Time of birth: 9:00 pm. The family was living at 150 E. Louisiana St. at the time of her birth. (Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, Birth Record, Location of Record: C.C.O.D., Book 5, page 602.).

    She married Reginald Patterson Manning on 17 December 1964 at TX. She and Reginald Patterson Manning were divorced on 22 May 1968 at Dallas Co., TX. She was a designer in Dallas for a number of years. She currently lives alone and is somewhat of a recluse.

    In 1997, she walked across Greece. Her common name was Terry. Theresa Gwendolyn Respess lives at: Terry Manning, Rural Route 4, Box 21, Hernandez, NM. As of 17 December 1964, her married name was MANNING.

  1. Bond Delbert2 JONES (William1). Bond was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 18 March 1900. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Records, Delayed, Book 3, Record 281 (Bond Delbert Jones, Delayed Birth Record.). He married Virginia Tetrow. He married Ruth Butler on 10 April 1925. Bond died circa 1962. He was in geology and worked with the oil industry in Benton, IL.

    He was estranged from his family and not a great deal is known about him. He is thought to have married twice, once to a Virginia, and had a daughter, Ruth Ann, who died several years ago. Bond Delbert Jones was named for John Adelbert Jones. Bond Delbert Jones was named for Amy Bonds. His maternal grandmother's maiden name was Bonds. Bond, William, Alfred and Jesse were listed as sons in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. He lived on 13 April 1961 at Benton, IL.

    There were no known children of Bond Delbert2 Jones and Virginia Tetrow.

    The only known child of Bond Delbert2 Jones and Ruth Butler was:

  1. i. Ruth Ann3 Jones. Ruth was born at Nueces Co., TX, on 17 April 1930. Ruth died.

  1. Alfred Claybrooks2 JONES (William1). Alfred was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 22 February 1902. He married Mary A. Brown on 5 May 1925. Alfred died on 12 August 1979 at Arch, Roosevelt Co., NM, at age 77.

    His common name was Clay. Alfred and Jesse were listed as sons in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1910 Census at Scurry Co., TX. 1910 Census, Scurry Co., TX, S.D. 16, Lines 61-68, Sheet 5B, E.D. 237, Dwelling #83, Family #82, Married once for 15 years, 6 children born and living.

    William V. listed as a farmer, b TX; fa-TN; mo-MO. Lilla E., b-AL. All children born TX.

    Bond, William, Alfred and Jesse were listed as sons in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers.

    The three known children of Alfred Claybrooks2 Jones and Mary A. Brown were as follows:

  1. i. William Voyle3 Jones, born 23 April 1926 at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Kenna Rector.

  2. ii. Alfred Coy Jones, born 7 September 1929 at Scurry Co., TX; married Lanell Lee.

  3. iii. Nita Carlene Jones. Nita was born on 3 June 1947. Nita died on 15 November 1996 at Arch, Roosevelt Co., NM, at age 49.

  1. Lilla Aetna2 JONES (William1). Lilla was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 12 July 1904. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Records, Regular, Book 1, Page 22, Record 213 (Lilla Aetna Jones, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). She married James Curtis Raney at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 4 March 1923 (Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Marriage Records, Book 3, Daated 10-20-1915 - 8-22-1924, page 387, # 1004) (James Curtis Raney & Lilla Aetna Jones, Marriage License, 4 Mar 1923, Book 3, Certificate 1004: 387, County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). Lilla died in March 1983 at Huachuca City, Cochise Co., AZ, at age 78. Some of the records I found in Scurry County Courthouse referred to her as "Sallie".

    Attended North Texas State Teachers College (now University of North Texas) in Denton, TX. She was teaching elementary school by age 18. Lilla Aetna Jones was named for her mother, Lilla Elizabeth Stewart. Her common name was Aetna. Lou, Sadie and Lilla were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1910 Census at Scurry Co., TX. 1910 Census, Scurry Co., TX, S.D. 16, Lines 61-68, Sheet 5B, E.D. 237, Dwelling #83, Family #82, Married once for 15 years, 6 children born and living.

    William V. listed as a farmer, b TX; fa-TN; mo-MO. Lilla E., b-AL. All children born TX.

    Lou, Sadie, Lilla and Amye were listed as daughters in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. As of 4 March 1923, her married name was Raney (Ibid.). She and James Curtis Raney lived on 13 April 1961 at Wells, NV.

    James Curtis RANEY. James was born at Bell Co., TX, on 18 February 1897. His place of birth was listed on son, John Paul's birth certificate. He married Mary Alice (--?--) circa 1920. James died in October 1971 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR, at age 74. He was married first to wife, Mary Alice, who died in childbirth. She died 9 Jan 1920 and is buried in Killeen, TX. The child's name is James.

    He was a veteran of WW I and a railroad employee. He was a piano salesman in Snyder when he met Aetna.

    The family left Snyder in 1942 and moved to San Diego, California. The five known children of Lilla Aetna2 Jones and James Curtis Raney were as follows:

  1. i. Fern LaNelle3 Raney, born 22 May 1924 at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX; married William Ralph Hess.

  2. ii. Billye Jo Raney, born 27 April 1928 at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX; married Richard Oliver Brouse.

  3. iii. Linden Neal Raney. Linden was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 29 June 1930. Time of birth was 12:00 a.m. (Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Records, Delayed, Book 4, page 391.)

    His father, James, is listed as working for the railroad at the time of his birth (Linden Neal Raney, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married Felicitas Kuhnlenz. He is retired Air Force with 28 years of service.

    He and his wife, whom he met and married in Germany, adopted her nephew. He is married and lives in Stuttegart, Germany. Linden Neal Raney lives at: Linden Raney, 1912 N. San Diego Circle, Sierra Vista, AZ.

  4. iv. John Paul Raney, born 24 July 1935 at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX; married JoAnn McCurdy.

  5. v. Mary Elizabeth Raney. Mary was born at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, on 3 February 1945. She married Arthur McCloskey on 24 July 1962. She married James Warden. Mary died on 9 December 1997 at Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR, at age 52

  1. Jesse Vardeman2 JONES (William1). Jesse was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 13 November 1905. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Delayed, Book 2, Record 492 (Jesse Vardeman Jones, Delayed Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married Iris Eugenia Bullock on 7 December 1930. Jesse died on 24 April 1944 at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, at age 38 (I have a picture of the gravesite). His body was interred at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, at Camp Springs Cemetery.

    He had a service station/garage in Snyder. He apparently had a heart attack while at the station and was found the next morning. Jesse Vardeman Jones was named for his father, William Vardeman Jones. Jesse Vardeman Jones was named for his father's great uncle, Burrell Vardeman Snuffer. Alfred and Jesse were listed as sons in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1910 Census at Scurry Co., TX. 1910 Census, Scurry Co., TX,S.D. 16, Lines 61-68, Sheet 5B, E.D. 237, Dwelling #83, Family #82, Married once for 15 years, 6 children born and living.

    William V. listed as a farmer, b TX; fa-TN; mo-MO. Lilla E., b-AL. All children born TX.

    Bond, William, Alfred and Jesse were listed as sons in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers.

    Iris Eugenia BULLOCK. Iris was born at Bryan, Brazos Co., TX, on 17 March 1906. Her place of birth was listed on the birth certificate of her son, Wiley Rogers Jones. Iris died on 28 February 1994 at Irving, Dallas Co., TX, at age 87. Her body was interred at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, at Camp Springs Cemetery. I have a picture of the gravesite. She was a school teacher and taught at Knapp and Ira.

    The two known children of Jesse Vardeman2 Jones and Iris Eugenia Bullock are as follows:

  1. i. William Tolbert3 Jones, born 13 April 1932 at 11:55 a.m., Snyder, Scurry Co., TX; married Wilda Marie Busby.

  2. ii. Wiley Rogers Jones, born 17 August 1935 at 11:20 p.m., Snyder, Scurry Co., TX; married Linda Rose Domingues.

  1. William Andrew2 JONES (William1). William was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 28 August 1913. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Delayed, Book 3, Record 321 (William Andrew Jones, Delayed Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married Rowena Grantham at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 28 May 1934. William was divorced from Rowena Grantham at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, circa 1970. William died on 1 September 1971 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 58. He died 2 weeks after a gunshot wound.

    According to Jenny Luta Jones, "William Andrew Jones shot himself on Rowena's front lawn and died two weeks later in the hospital."

    His common name was Andy. William Andrew Jones was named for his father William Vardeman Jones. Bond, William, Alfred and Jesse were listed as sons in William Vardeman Jones's household on the 1920 Census at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX. 1920 Census, Scurry Co., TX E.D. #223, Sheet 6B, Lin 86, S.D. #18, Dwelling #97, Family #106.

    W.V. is listed as a farmer and owning his home. Daughters Vera and Mae are both teachers. Andy was a veteran of WW II where he was on a mine sweeper in the Navy. After returning home from the war, his father expected him to become a farmer. Andy did not want to stay on the farm but rather became an electrician. Bill was unhappy over his choice and disowned him. Andy did not have much to do with his family after that.

    He was stocky, short, with a "coal miner" build and Welch features.

    He attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. He lived on 13 April 1961 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

    Rowena GRANTHAM. Rowena was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 8 November 1909 (Her place of birth was listed on the birth certificate of her daughter, Betty Jane Jones). She lived at 2828 McFarland, Dallas TX near SMU for 35 years. She was a math teacher and taught geometry at Richardson High School for 15 years prior to retiring in 1976. (3/99) She is about 5'8" tall, thin, and very style conscious. Rowena is currently living in Greenville, SC. As of circa 1970, her married name was Jones.

    The two known children of William Andrew2 Jones and Rowena Grantham are as follows:

  1. i. Betty Jane3 Jones, born 27 September 1937 at 12:35 a.m., Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX; married Aubrey Gene Spence.

  2. ii. Jesse Andrew Jones, born 3 April 1939 at Rotan, Fisher Co., TX; married Luta Tooney Scruggs; divorced Luta Tooney Scruggs; married Theodora Schott.

Generation Three

  1. William Voyle3 JONES (Alfred2, William1). William was born at Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 23 April 1926 (Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Book 4, Record 76, Certificate 24) (William Voyle Jones, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married Kenna Rector.

    A veteran of WW II. He was a highly decorated Marine. (info from Linden Raney, 3/99)

    He is involved in farming and ranching, growing wheat and raising cattle. His common name was Sonny. William Voyle Jones lives at: William Voyle Jones, 038-S Roosevelt Rd Ab, Portales, NM.

    The four known children of William Voyle3 Jones and Kenna Rector are as follows:

  1. i. William Voyle4 Jones Jr. William was born circa 1950.

  2. ii. Kendra Jones. Kendra was born circa 1953. She married (--?--) Beagles. Lives in Roswell, NM (3/99).

  3. iii. Winston Forrest Jones. Winston was born on 29 September 1956. Works for Phillips Oil and lives in Fritch, TX (3/99).

  4. iv. Terrell Claybrooks Jones. He is a teacher and preacher in Clinton, NM (3/99) Info on this family given by Sonny Jones in telephone conversation.

  1. Alfred Coy3 JONES (Alfred2, William1). Alfred was born at Scurry Co., TX, on 7 September 1929. He married Lanell Lee at Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM, in 1958. Alfred died on 14 October 1997 at Clovis, Curry Co., NM, at age 68.

    Obituary, Amarillo Globe News, at: www.amarillonet.com/obits/101697.html
    Clovis, NM - Alfred Coy Jones, 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997.
    Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Steed-Todd Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Herbert Bergstrom officiating. Burial will be in Floyd Cemetery at Floyd.
    Mr. Jones was born in Portales. He retired in 1986 after serving 28 years with the New Mexico State Police.
    He married Lanell Lee in 1958 at Portales.
    Survivors include his wife; a son, John Parsons of Bethesda, MD; a daughter, Lee Ann Rael of Santa Fe; his mother, Mary Jones of Floyd; a brother, M.V. "Sonny" Jones of Floyd; and two grandchildren.
    The family requests memorials be to Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice, 1600 W. 21st, Clovis, NM 88101.

    The two known children of Alfred Coy3 Jones and Lanell Lee are as follows:

  1. i. John Parsons4 Jones.

  2. ii. Lee Ann Jones married (--?--) Rael.

  1. Fern LaNelle3 RANEY (Lilla2Jones, William1). Fern was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 22 May 1924. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Regular, Book 4, Record 52, Certificate # 1271.

    Family listed as living in Lubbock at the time of her birth (Fern LaNelle Raney, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). She married William Ralph Hess at Elko, Elko Co., NV, on 3 July 1953. Fern LaNelle Raney lives at: Fern Hess, 1838 Brookhill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT.

    William Ralph HESS. His common name was Bill.

    The only known child of Fern LaNelle3 Raney and William Ralph Hess is:

  1. i. Jodi4 Hess. Jodi was born circa 1955. She married Harold B. Ellsworth.

  1. Billye Jo3 RANEY (Lilla2Jones, William1). Billye was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 27 April 1928. She married Richard Oliver Brouse at Riverside, Sacramento Co., CA, in 1947. She lives in Upland, CA.

    She has twins. Billye Jo Raney lived at Billye Brouse, 358 Deborah Ct, Upland, CA.

    The four known children of Billye Jo3 Raney and Richard Oliver Brouse are as follows:

  1. i. Linden Ames4 Brouse. Linden was born at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, on 6 June 1948.

  2. 32. ii. Ellen Suzanne Brouse. Ellen was born at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, on 26 July 1950. Ellen and Laura are twins.

  3. 33. iii. Laura Dianna Brouse. Laura was born at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, on 26 July 1950 (She is a twin).

  4. 34. iv. Amy C. Brouse. Amy was born at Los Angeles Co., CA, on 5 February 1961.

  1. John Paul3 RANEY (Lilla2Jones, William1). John was born at Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 24 July 1935. Time of birth was 5:00 a.m. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Records, Regular, Book 7, Page 70, Record 137.

    Father's occupation listed as laborer (John Paul Raney, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married JoAnn McCurdy at Midland, Midland Co., TX, before 1955. John Paul Raney lived at John Paul Raney, 1721 Arbor Dr, Clovis, NM.

    JoAnn MCCURDY. JoAnn was born on 17 December 1936.

    The three known children of John Paul3 Raney and JoAnn McCurdy are as follows:

  1. i. Debra Ann4 Raney. Debra was born on 8 November 1955.

  2. ii. Terri Lynn Raney. Terri was born on 3 July 1959.

  3. iii. Gary Thomas Raney. Gary was born on 29 July 1960.

  1. William Tolbert3 JONES (Jesse2, William1). William was born at 11:55 a.m., Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 13 April 1932. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Regular, Book 5, page 225, Record 454.

    His father was listed as a garage owner at the time of his birth (William Tolbert Jones, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married Wilda Marie Busby at Sweetwater, Nolan Co., TX, on 29 August 1952.

    He is a graduate of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

    Was an engineer for Hallmark who merged with Abnet. Currently retired and living in Irving, TX.

    Spoke with him and his wife March, 1999. They gave a lot of information on Bill Jones family. His common name is Billy Bert.

    Wilda Marie BUSBY. Wilda was born on 27 November 1932.

    The three known children of William Tolbert3 Jones and Wilda Marie Busby all born at Dallas Co., TX, are as follows:

  1. i. Adam Clayton4 Jones. Adam was born on 12 March 1960. He married Noori Deyhim at Kansas City, Clay Co., MO, on 31 January 1983.

  2. ii. Karen Elizabeth Jones. Karen was born on 5 February 1962. She married Thomas Carl Benson at Irving, Dallas Co., TX, on 2 January 1982. Karen was divorced from Thomas Carl Benson before May 1998. She married Charles Manley Hreha at Killeen, Bell Co., TX, on 20 May 1998.

  3. iii. Jesse Lamar Jones. Jesse was born on 27 July 1969.

    He married Shelia Lavon Mayes at Irving, Dallas Co., TX, on 30 April 1989. Jesse was divorced from Shelia Lavon Mayes at Dallas Co., TX, on 25 March 1996. He married Keri Roth at Garland, Dallas Co., TX, on 1 May 1998. Currently lives in Richardson, TX and works for Prestige Ford. (3/99).

  1. 21. Wiley Rogers3 JONES (Jesse2, William1). Wiley was born at 11:20 p.m., Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, on 17 August 1935. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Book 7, Page 47, Record 92.

    His father was listed as a petroleum salesman at the time of his birth.

    He was born on the day Will Rogers and Wiley Post died in a plane crash. He was named for the two men (Wiley Rogers Jones, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). He married Linda Rose Domingues at Texas City, Galveston Co., TX, on 25 November 1961. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.

    Currently lives in Fort Worth and is a civil engineer with the Corp of Engineers.

    Information from his brother, Billy Bert, March, 1999.

    He had polio after the flood at Bull Creek (from Fern Raney Hess).

    Linda Rose DOMINGUES. Linda was born on 16 August 1939.

    The two known children of Wiley Rogers3 Jones and Linda Rose Domingues are as follows:

  1. i. Steven Randall4 Jones. Steven was born on 13 September 1963. He married Elizabeth Anne Bechner at Midland, Midland Co., TX, on 4 September 1993. Steven was divorced from Elizabeth Anne Bechner at Midland, Midland Co., TX, on 13 January 1995. Lives in Fort Worth, TX (3/99).

  2. ii. Shana Marie Jones. Shana was born at Tarrant Co, TX, on 22 November 1968. She married Rodney Glen McWilliams at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, on 17 April 1993.

    Lives in Hobbs, NM (3/99) and is a civil engineer.

  1. Betty Jane3 JONES (William2, William1). Betty was born at 12:35 a.m., Camp Springs, Scurry Co., TX, on 27 September 1937. Snyder, Scurry Co., TX, Birth Record, Regular, Book 7, page 312, Record 132.

    Her father's occupation was listed as farmer on her birth certificate (Betty Jane Jones, Birth Certificate County Clerk's Office, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.). She married Aubrey Gene Spence.

    Betty Jane Jones lived at Betty Jane Spence, 809 Butler Springs Rd, Greenville, SC. Her common name was Jane.

    Aubrey Gene SPENCE. Aubrey was born on 24 February 1937.

    The two known children of Betty Jane3 Jones and Aubrey Gene Spence are as follows:

  1. i. Stephanie4 Spence. Stephanie was born in September 1961.

  2. ii. Scott Spence. Scott was born on 7 November 1963. He married Hope (--?--).

  1. Jesse Andrew3 JONES (William2, William1). Jesse was born at Rotan, Fisher Co., TX, on 3 April 1939. He married Tooney Scrugs circa 1958. Jesse was divorced from Tooney Scrugs at OH circa 1972. He married Theodora Schott circa 1973.

    He sells computer software.

    He is about 6'3" tall.

    He and his family moved to Ohio in 1970. Jesse Andrew Jones lives at: Jesse A. Jones, 3903 Sky View Dr, Mt Airy, MA.

    Luta Tooney SCRUGGS. Tooney was born on 28 April 1938. She is 6' tall. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio and works at a bank. As of circa 1972, her married name was Jones.

    The two known children of Jesse Andrew3 Jones and Tooney Scruggs both born at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, are as follows:

  1. i. Jenny Luta4 Jones. Jenny was born on 16 July 1959.

    She is an RN who is an operating room nurse in Cleveland, Ohio.

    She lived in California from 1977, moved back to Dallas in 1984. She cared for her grandmother from that time until July 1998. She now lives close to her mother.

    She is 5'7."

  2. ii. Jan Ellen Jones. Jan was born on 5 September 1961. She married Paul Harriman. Jan Ellen Jones Harriman has two sons, Ian Harriman b.6-15-, and Colin Harriman b.5-20- they still live in England.

    Currently living in England. (3/99).

    Theodora SCHOTT. She has 3 children from a previous marriage.

    There were no known children of Jesse Andrew3 Jones and Theodora Schott.

Printed on: 09 Sep 2001

Updated on 3 March 2008

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