Re: RE:JOHN PAUL JONES:Naval FAME
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RE:JOHN PAUL JONES:Naval FAME
Michael Winn 4/16/01
Dear Michael,
I am still trying to confirm that we are related to John Paul Jones through his brother William Paul.This has been a very difficult task since the names repeat every generation.
I found the following information in a book titled Early Virginia Families Volume 2. On page # 341 it lists the following information:
The church - yard of St. George's church was established at a very early date.In 1722 the General Assemply passed an act authorizing the vestry to reduce the size thereof.This small "God's Acre" was used before the establishement in 1727 of the town of Fredericksburg, VA.Some of the most noted men and women of the Colonial period sleep here.Beneath the stone steps of the church itself, for the present steps had not then been built, rest Colonel Fielding Lewis and his three infant grandchildren.Colonel Lewis, Who married General Washington's only sister, Betty Washington, lived nearby at Kenmore.THE SCOT, WILLIAM PAUL, BROTHER OF COMMODORE JOHN PAUL JONES, FATHER OF THE AMERICAN NAVY AND A MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI, LIES IN THE GRAVEYARD.WILLIAM PAUL, A NATIVE OF KIRKUDBRIGHT, CAME TO LIVE IN FREDERICKSBURG, VA IN 1760, THE YEAR OF GEORGE HUME'S DEATH.WILLIAM PAUL, DIED IN 1772 AND HIS BROTHER, JOHN PAUL (who added the surname Jones in recognition of a friend), CAME TO FREDERICKSBURG TO ADMINISTER TO WILLIAM'S ESTATE.HE LIVED THERE FOR TWO YEARS, LEAVING TO ACCEPT COMMISSION IN THE CONTINENTAL NAVY.
I have compiled my line back to a John William Paul.
I have lots of Paul information to share on genearations from early 1800's on to 2001. Including birthdates and death dates and spouses and children.
I just need help with the very early Paul Families.I appreciate your help!
Respectfully yours,
Suzy Dixon Bennett
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