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(Jones, Johnson, Pack) Ancestry Roots for Masters Thesis

December 28, 2020 by hprophitt93 2 Comments

Hello,

I am researching my ancestry for my master’s thesis. I have done Ancestry DNA and seemed to have found Cherokee relatives on my father’s maternal side. My great (x4) grandfather was named Jacob “Jake” Jones (1829-1882) who was the son of Robert Jackson ‘Dan Ein Meh’ Jones (~1776-1854)and the son of Jinney ‘Oo Chel Lah’ Jones (or maiden name Elizabeth Susan Johnson)(~1777-1859). Jinney’s parents are listed as Jacob ‘Tribal Elder’ Johnson and Margaret ‘Oo Chelan’ Pack. Robert Jackson Jones’ parents are listed as James ‘Waya Adahy’ Jones and Mary Ann ‘Oo Laa No Te’ Jones (Sloane was maiden name). Lastly, James Jones has his parents listed as David ‘Suagha’ James Jones and OO Sikwaii Chepi. Most of the people listed here are from North Carolina (Natanhala, Hiawassee, Cherokee), Eastern Tennessee and Georgia . I have found little information on any actual proof of their Cherokee blood but am still trying to research various rolls. Any information on any of the people mentioned above would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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  1. lstreet57 says

    November 27, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    Jinney OO Chel OO Chel Lah or Elizabeth Susan Johnson is the 3rd great-grandmother of my mother.. My mother’s grandmother was Nora Jones from Sweetwater, Tennessee. I would be very interested in any information you have for Jinney OO Chel OO Chel Lah or Elizabeth Susan Johnson. My name is Laurel Janeway Streetman. My email is lstreetman57@yahoo.com. THANK YOU!!!!

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  2. v1ct0r says

    October 18, 2024 at 7:18 pm

    Jinney OO Chel OO Chel Lah or Elizabeth Susan Johnson is my fourth great-grandmother,
    Jinney Oo Chelan “OOO Chel Lah” Elizabeth Susan Johnson 1777-1847
    4th great-grandmother
    John Henry Jones 1805-1888
    Son of Jinney Oo Chelan “OOO Chel Lah” Elizabeth Susan Johnson
    Mary Elmira Jones 1831-1900
    Daughter of John Henry Jones
    John William Elrod 1854-1923
    Son of Mary Elmira Jones
    Levi Asbury Elrod 1894-1979
    Son of John William Elrod
    Jeneane Ollie Elrod 1936-1993
    Daughter of Levi Asbury Elrod
    Jeneane Ollie Elrod
    Victor David McDonald

    Nora Ella Jones 1891-1974
    2nd cousin 2x removed
    Jonas Jones 1861-1935
    Father of Nora Ella Jones
    Jacob Jones 1829-1888
    Father of Jonas Jones
    Mary Elmira Jones 1831-1900
    Sister of Jacob Jones
    John William Elrod 1854-1923
    Son of Mary Elmira Jones
    Levi Asbury Elrod 1894-1979
    Son of John William Elrod
    Jeneane Ollie Elrod 1936-1993
    Daughter of Levi Asbury Elrod
    Victor David McDonald
    I will send a picture i found
    V1ct0r@yahoo.com

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