Alexander Spotswood began his life as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in Williamsburg 1710. Thus a key period in colonial history was initiated, with the western expansion of its territories. Spotswood certainly had his own particular interests and motives for this expansion, and his connection with the JONES surname is deeply involved. By April, 1717, he had granted a fair number of patents to those with the JONES surname. The following is a listing of these grants made during Spotswood's early tenure. They are listed by name, county, number of acres, date, and page number to the reference from which they were abstracted: "English Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records", by Louis des Cognets, Jr., 1958.
Evan Jones Princess Anne 1190 acres 4-28-1711 (p.91)
Frederick Jones James City 100 " 4-28-1711 (p.92)
Orlando Jones King William 90 " 5-02-1713 (p.94)
Robert Jones Essex 274 " 5-11-1713 (p.94)
Thomas Jones King William 2000 " 8-12-1713 (p.94)
Robert Jones Surry 120 " 11-13-1713 (p.95)
Charles Jones Isle of Wight 185 " 11-13-1713 (p.95)
John Jones Surry 330 " 11-13-1713 (p.96)
Henry Jones Surry 250 " 11-13-1713 (p.96)
Charles Jones Isle of Wight 230 " 6-16-1714 (p.99)
Edward Jones Isle of Wight 215 " 6-16-1714 (p.99)
John Jones Surry 170 " 6-14-1714 (p.100)
John Jones Princess Anne 53 " 6-14-1714 (p.100)
William Jones Surry 280 " 6-14-1714 (p.100)
Walter Jones Princess Anne 159 " 12-16-1714 (p.101)
James Jones Isle of Wight 400 " 12-23-1714 (p.102)
Thomas Jones Surry 370 " 3-23-1715 (p.104)
John Jones Henrico 133 " 3-23-1715 (p.106)
John Jones Henrico 53 " 10-31-1716 (p.107)
Thomas Jones Prince George 247 " 7-15-1717 (p.109)
William Jones Middlesex 41 " 1-22-1717 (p.110)
If my math is correct, this totals 6,890 acres. It would be interesting to compare this number to other surnames, but that is still to be done. My own JONES family is connected, becoming stepping stones to my family tree.
This information is taken from: The Jones Genealogist, Vol. XI, No.2, July/August, 1999.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Canadian Bacon
The JONES surname certainly gets around. Ever since that phrase "Keeping up with the Joneses" has occurred, and widely used, there seems to be a general consensus that this surname has become part of our culture. [That is at least the Anglo-Saxon, Celtic, Welsh, English, and American cultures.] The surname appears on many items including soda, cloths...etc., etc.,...even Universities.
It is now going on eleven years that my wife and I have cooked hundreds of breakfasts at our Bed and Breakfast. We have a set number of recipes (4) that are repeated, and help the folks who stay more than 4 nights in a row. One of these recipes calls for the use of Canadian Bacon. I had to smile when I pulled from the refrigerator the following.
Right at home it is...Canadian Bacon from the JONES farm...being served at a JONES surname Bed and Breakfast...by "chiefs" JONES & JONES. Considering this combination of factors, it will be a little hard for anyone else to keep up.
It is now going on eleven years that my wife and I have cooked hundreds of breakfasts at our Bed and Breakfast. We have a set number of recipes (4) that are repeated, and help the folks who stay more than 4 nights in a row. One of these recipes calls for the use of Canadian Bacon. I had to smile when I pulled from the refrigerator the following.
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