Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805

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Noble Wimberly Jones (1723-1805), the son of Noble Jones, was born in Lambeth, England. He came to Georgia with his parents in 1733, in the first group of Georgia settlers. He studied medicine and practiced for several years. He was a member of the Colonial Assembly, 1755-1772, serving part of the time as Speaker. At the outbreak of the American Revolution he took a strong stand on the side of the Americans and was called the "Morning Star of Liberty." He was a member of the Council of Safety and the Provincial Congress, 1775, a delegate to the Continental Congress, 1775-1776, 1781-1782, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, 1783, president of the Constitutional Convention of 1785.

From the description of Noble Wimberly Jones letters and obituary, 1760-1805. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 85845110

Georgia state legislator; resident of Savannah.

From the description of Papers, 1766-1811. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19865876
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referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part I: The Revolution and the Administration, 1669-1958. Houghton Library
referencedIn Jennings, James Longstreet Sibley, 1941- . James Longstreet Sibley Jennings, Jr. collection of Georgia letters and accounts, 1758-1846. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Georgia. Superior Court (Chatham County). Chatham County Superior Court records, 1783. Georgia Historical Society
creatorOf Georgia. Constitutional Convention (1795). We the representatives of the people of the state of George in convention met do ordain and establish the following articles as additions and amendmants to the present constitution, to take effect and be in full force on the first Monday in October next. ... 1798 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Continental Congress collection, 1773-1798.
creatorOf Jones, Noble Wimberly, 1723-1805. Noble Wimberly Jones letters and obituary, 1760-1805. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 2 -- Letters to Franklin, 1777 January-1778 March American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Force transcripts, 1742-1789. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 1 -- Letters to Franklin, 1730-1776 American Philosophical Society
referencedIn Demere, Raymond. Papers, 1754-1755. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Jared Sparks collection of American manuscripts, 1582-1843 Houghton Library
creatorOf De Renne, George Wymberley Jones, 1827-1880. George Wymberley Jones De Renne family papers, 1732-1939. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Jones family papers, 1723-1936. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Zubly, John Joachim, 1724-1781. John Joachim Zubly manuscripts and letters, 1770-1781, 1853. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Wormsloe. Live Oak Public Libraries
referencedIn Cowper and Telfairs (Savannah, Ga.). Cowper and Telfairs (Savannah, Ga.) promissory notes and legal document, 1770-ca. 1780. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Georgia. Governor (1754-1757 : Reynolds). DeRenne family papers (oversize), 1735-1916.
referencedIn Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 14 -- Materials held at the University of Pennsylvania, 1705-1788 American Philosophical Society
creatorOf Jones family. Noble Jones family papers, 1754-1838. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Freemasons. Solomon's Lodge (Savannah, Ga.). Solomon's Lodge, A & F.M. papers : records, n.d., 1771. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Grimes, John, 1781-1861. John Grimes papers, 1804-1807. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn Walton, George, 1749 or 50-1804. Noble Wimberly Jones petition, 1778.
referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Jones, Noble Wimberly, d. 1805. Papers, 1766-1811. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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