Jones, William, fl. 1809-1839.
Biographical notes:
William Jones (fl 1809-1839) resided at various times in different towns in Lincoln County and in Augusta, Georgia. During the War if 1812 he was a Captain in the 8th Regt. U.S. Inf. On recruiting service; he became Superintendent of the Minor Depot for Recruits for the 6th District. The Regiment was disbanded in June 1815. He was a Captain of the Independent Blues, a volunteer military company in Augusta, and rose to the rank of Colonel of Georgia Militia. He was a representative from Lincoln County in the Georgia Legislature, 1815 and 1823. Later he was cashier of the Augusta branch of the Bank of the State of Georgia, and in the Office of Discounts and Deposits. In 1827 he was appointed a justice of the Inferior Court of Lincoln County.
From the description of William Jones papers 1809-1839. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 76065682
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Subjects:
- County courts
- Creek Indians
- Creek War, 1813-1814
- Indians of North America
- Indians, Treatment of
- Yazoo Fraud, 1795
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- Fort Hawkins (Ga.) (as recorded)
- Georgia--Lincoln County (as recorded)
- Georgia (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
