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Family of Robert Jones and Mary Bell compiled by John A. Brebner for the Friends of Sandbanks 26th October, 2020 Generation One 1. Robert Jones #75254, b. c. 1780 in County Armagh, Ireland,1,2 occupation Farmer in Hillier Township, d. 30 August 1870 in Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario,1,2 buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario.2 . The Jones Family Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte, 1904; (pages 447 - 452) "Born in the County of Armagh, Ireland, in 1780, of Welsh-Irish parentage, Robert Jones, the pioneer of the Jones family in Prince Edward County, belonged to a class of farmers in Ireland, though heavily handicapped as lease- holders and often rack-rented, have always given a good account of themselves. To Robert was given as good an education as his prospects demanded and the times permitted; and he also received a thoroughly good agricultural training on the family homestead, until he was of age to begin farming on his own account. This he did, at the same time marrying Mary Bell, the daughter of a neighbouring farmer, and of the same age as himself. The farm he chose was cultivated by him for twenty years, during which time all his sons and daughters, to the number of eleven, were born. "His determination to emigrate was not prompted by failure to succeed in farming in Ireland, but rather to the need he felt of securing a much larger holding for himself and his sons, and one that he should hold on better terms. Being, therefore, under no necessity of hurrying matters - he had a life lease of his tenure - he proceeded tentatively, and first sent his eldest son, Francis B., who was at this time about nineteen years of age, to Canada to investigate and, if he thought well of it, to invest in some farming land. Francis B. found his way into Prince Edward County, where, in the township of Hillier, he purchased land, and where he was joined two years later by his next youngest brother, James B. By this time his two sons had raised a log house and cleared a few acres, the pioneer to whom they had meanwhile reported progress, was ready to start for Canada with the rest of his family; Robert, his second youngest child, being at the time only three years old, and Susannah, his youngest, eighteen months. It was in or about the year 1824 that they sailed first for Liverpool and then from that port in the "Duke of Wellington" for Quebec. They were six weeks on the voyage, being kept back by contrary winds and some very rough weather. Arrived in Quebec they next made their way to the shores of Prince Edward County on the Bay of Quinte, and thence to the township Hillier, where the Jones family reunited. The log house which had been erected and prepared for their reception had to do duty as the habitation of the whole family until, under the superintendence of the Pioneer, a large frame structure, larger and more commodious, supplanted it. Meanwhile by the combined efforts of the several members of his family; a system of fencing and general improvement was inaugurated; a fine fruit-bearing orchard appeared; barns and various outbuildings were constructed; and before the youngest son of the family had reached manhood, a complete transformation had been effected. "The farm was located on lot 14, 2nd concession of Hillier, and there Robert Jones lived until 1870 when he died at the advanced age of ninety years. His wife, who had been indeed a helpmate to him during all these years, died in the following year at the age of ninety-one years. "Upon the death of Robert Jones, his young son and namesake succeeded to the homestead, his elder brothers having previously bought and settled upon farms of their own in the immediate neighborhood, while the daughters of the pioneer had all married farmers of the district and were by this time place in comfortable circumstances. To the lot on which the homestead was situated Robert added one hundred acres (lot 13), half of which lay alongside the original farm, while the remaining part ran back to the third concession. He removed to this farm, as it was nan old improved one and a fine residence had been reared on it, with large barns and outbuildings attached. 1 "Samuel Jones, fourth son and eighth child of Robert Jones, served as a private soldier in Captain Flagler's company then commanded by Colonel Wilkins, and called the "Queen's Own." While on sentinel duty at Toronto he challenged the Governor-General's party, who attempted to pass without giving the proper countersign, and was complimented for his vigilance and obedience to orders. October 6, 1841, he married Almira daughter of James and Tabitha Foster, and in 1842 purchased lot 25, 2nd concession of Hillier, to which he added, later on, part of lot 24. The land was uncleared when he bought it, and he erected only a log house at first; but in 1858 commenced building operations which extended for the next three years; and by 1861 he had completed his large stone dwelling with commodious barns, stable and other improvements. He was an active man in the township, and at various times served as constable, bailiff, assessor, clerk, enumerator and Justice of the Peace; and after his active military service in the field, he served from time to time in the militia, and was commissioned respectively sergeant, ensign, lieutenant, captain and major. "His family consisted of five sons and five daughters. Deborah, the eldest, with her husband, Levi Anderson, settled in Ameliasburgh, on the south bank of the Bay of Quinte. "Franklin Jones, the eldest son, upon the resignation of his father, was appointed clerk of the township, and after thirteen years resigned to take up residence in Toronto. Mary Elizabeth, the third child, married John R. Minaker, and resides in San Francisco. Her daughter, Flora Bell, married Ernest Frank, youngest son of Sir George Albert Haythornewhyle-Cheffins, Bart. Samuel Joseph Leslie, second son, also settled in California, where for many years he was engaged as a public school teacher. Robert Newton, third son, entered the ministry of the Church of England, and is now rector at Aultsville. "The other children were James Foster, George Francis Bell, Susana Adelia, Malissa Jane and Tabitha." He married Mary Bell #75255, b. c. 1780 in Ireland,1,3 d. 19 November 1871 in Hillier Township, Prince Edward County,1,3 buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario.3 Children: 2. i. James Bell Jones #122135 b. 1798 - 1801. 3. ii. Francis B. Jones #89400 b. c. 1802. 4. iii. Elizabeth Jones #80081 b. c. 1807. 5. iv. Sarah Jones #69659 b. c. 1813 - 20. 6. v. George Jones #80873 b. c. 1808. 7. vi. Mary (Nancy) Jones #90794 b. c 1810. 8. vii. Jane Jones #69683 b. 1812. 9. viii. Samuel Jones #81423 b. 04 April 1817. 10. ix. Margaret Jones #69580 b. c 1821. 11. x. Robert Jones #81425 b. 12 August 1821. 12. xi. Susannah Jones #72932. 2 Generation Two 2. James Bell Jones #122135, b. 1798 - 1801 in Ireland,4,5 d. 1853 in Hillier Township?, buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario.5 . 1851: Family lived in Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario. Census shows age as "52". He married Harriet (Jane) Parr #122136, b. 1802 - 1812 * in Illinois, USA,4,5,6 d. 1879 in Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario,5 buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario.5 Harriet: 1851 Hillier census shows age as 48, born c. 1802. Children: 13. i. Amos Jones #185227. 14. ii. Harriet Jones #80840. 15. iii. Elizabeth Jones #163659 b. 05 June 1831. 16. iv. James Jones #122013 b. c. 1834. 17. v. Sarah E. Jones #86085 b. c. 1835. 18. vi. Mary Ann Jones #79565 b. 14 July 1835. 19. vii. Robert Jones #86086 b. c. 1837. 20. viii. George Jones #86087 b. c. 1840. 21. ix. Amos Greer Jones #86088 b. c. 1843. 22. x. Phoebe Ann Jones #86090 b. c. 1846. 23. xi. Thomas Harper Jones #86091 b. c. 1847. 24. xii. Francis Henry (Frank) Jones #122133 b. 21 June 1848. 25. xiii. Nancy Jones #86092 b. 1850. 26. xiv. Margaret J. Jones #147550 b. c. 1845. 3. Francis B. Jones #89400, b. c. 1802 in County Armagh, Ireland,7 occupation 1851 Farmer in Hillier Township, religion Church of England, d. 02 May 1870 in Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario,8,7 buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario.7 . 3 1851: Family lived in Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario. He married Ann (Nancy) Blakely #122123, b. c. 1803 - 1807 in Canada,9,10 d. 25 February 1889 in Hillier Township,9 buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario.9 Ann: Age at death from Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier (Image 18-10110): 82 years, 5 months. Children: 27. i. James Jones #87190 b. 17 October 1829. 28. ii. Stephen Henry Jones #88192 b. c. 1832. 29. iii. Mary Malissa Jones #122124 b. 16 October 1833 - 1835. 30. iv. Robert S. Jones #87694 b. c. 1837. 31. v. John Jones #185218 b. c. 1840. 32. vi. Elizabeth Jones #87698 b. 1840. 33. vii. Harriet Ann Jones #80851 b. 11 January 1847. 34. viii. Lydia Jane Jones #107022 b. 1849. 4. Elizabeth Jones #80081, b.