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About John W. Jones
John W. Jones (June 21, 1817 – December 26, 1900), was born on a plantation in Leesburg, Virginia, he was enslaved by the Ellzey family.[1] Jones is buried in Woodlawn National Cemetery, not far from Mark Twain.[2] He was married to Rachel Jones (née Swails) in 1856, with whom he had three sons and one daughter.[3] On June 3, 1844, fearing he would be sold to another plantation, as his owner grew old and near death, Jones and four others fled north. They survived a 300-mile trip and arrived in Elmira, New York in July 1844. In Elmira, Jones was an active agent in the Underground Railroad.
~• of Elmira NY in 1900
bio and photo at https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7423548/john-w-jones
brother-in-law of the also notable Hon. Stephen A. Swails (USA)
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John W. Jones's Timeline
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June 21, 1817
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Leesburg, Loudoun County, VA, United States
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| 1900 |
December 26, 1900
Age 83
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Elmira, Chemung County, NY, United States
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Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, NY, United States
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