James I. Jones

Biography

James I. Jones was born in 1786 and lived through the early decades of the American republic and into the nineteenth century. His life encompassed a period of significant national development, from the early years following American independence through the antebellum era.

Jones was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, one of the era's most distinguished burial grounds. His life reflected the experiences of Americans who witnessed the nation's early growth and development.