Notes for Felix W. Jones

GAYLE AND MARTY GALBRAITH GENEALOGY

Notes for Felix W. Jones

Felix was married to Honor Jones on April 27, 1826 in Edmonson Co. Kentucky by Elder John Jones, Baptist Minister. Honor was the daughter of James S. Jones. (Edmonson Co., Ky Marr Bk A). Honor died between 1836 and 1839 in Edmonson Co. Ky.

Felix was married to Kathrine Cockrill on March 20, 1839 by Elder John Jones, Baptist Church in Edmonson Co., Kentucky (Edmonson Co., Ky Marr Bk B, 1833-1870).

Felix first farmed in Edmonson County, Kentucky. On September 8,1849, he sold his home to John R. Crump in Edmonson County, Kentucky (Deed Book E, page 137, Edmonson Co. Kentucky). He then started out with his family and infant son, Hartford, to his new farm in Cave Township, Franklin Co., Illinois. In 1860 census he listed his real estate value as $640; his personal property at $488. Kathrine (Kate) lived out her life with her son, Hartford, after Felix' death. They were of Welsh descent.

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Marriage Bond (copied from a copy original in custody of Esther Hannah, who lives in Bartonville, Ill)

Mr Hannery Dickson, Clark of Edmonson County Cort I permit and request you to grant Felix W. Jones________ to marry my daughter Honor Jones and oblige your bond an________________

(signed) James S. Jones (father)
John Jones

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Know all men by these presents that we Felix W. Jones and James S. Jones are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of 50 pounds the true payment of which will and truly to be made to the said Commonwealth.------ We bind ourselves our heirs__jointly and firmly by these presents,
sealed and dated this 24th day of April 1826._____

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Felix W. Jones is about to obtain a License for a marriage intended between himself and Honor Jones. Now it there be no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue.

Test (signed) (signed) Felix W. Jones (Seal)

A. M. Barret (signed) James S. Jones (Seal)

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Felix W. Jones

to M. Bond

Commonwealth

Felix W. Jones
Honor Jones

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Marriage Bond (copied from a copy original in custody of Esther Hannah, who lives in Bartonville, Ill)

Know all men by these presents that we Felix W. Jones & John Rowntree are held & firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penal sum of fifty pounds, the payment of which will and truly to be made-- we bind ourselves our heirs -- jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed and dated this 20th day of March 1839---

The condition of the above obligation is such that the above bound Felix W. Jones is about to obtain a license for a marriage intended between himself and Katharing Cockerill. Now if there be unlawful cause to obstruct said marriage then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue in law--

A. M. Barrett, CECC (signed) Felix W. Jones (Seal)

(signed) John Rowntree (Seal)

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This is to Certify that I have given my consent for my daughter Kathrine and Felix Jones to marry givien under my hand this 17 day of March 1839.

(signed) William Cockrill

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Felix W. Jones

To M Bond

Commonwealth
1839
Felix W. Jones
Katharine Cockerill
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(Within the marriage bond packet, William Cockrill stated that he resided in Warren County.)

Felix's family is included in the following 1860 Franklin Co, Illinois Census Index

FRANKLIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FEDERAL CENSUS OF 1860
INDEX #3: I to M

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Jones
Bivin W. 109
Catharine 109
Elizabeth 109
Felix W. 109
Hartford T. 109
James 109
Mahala 109
Robert H. 109
William A. 109
Willis J. 109

Elizabeth, James, and Mahala were not Felix's children. Whose?