JONES, George R. G. - Revision history

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	JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge\|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] by entering the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.		JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge\|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] by entering the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.

	He remained in Tennessee after graduating. When the [[CIVIL WAR]] began, he applied to the governor for a drill instructor's position in the army.		He remained in Tennessee after graduating. When the [[CIVIL WAR]] began, he applied to the governor for a drill instructor's position in the Confederate army.

	Jones rose to the rank of captain and served at Fort Henry in western middle Tennessee. On February 5, 1862, the Confederates in charge of the fort were attacked by the Union ironclad ''Essex''. Despite disabling the ironclad, the southern troops surrendered on February 6th. They were greatly outnumbered by General U.S. Grant's infantry and the rising waters of the Tennessee River had flooded their powder magazines and forced a number of guns out of action.		Jones rose to the rank of captain and served at Fort Henry in western middle Tennessee. On February 5, 1862, the Confederates in charge of the fort were attacked by the Union ironclad ''Essex''. Despite disabling the ironclad, the southern troops surrendered on February 6th. They were greatly outnumbered by General U.S. Grant's infantry and the rising waters of the Tennessee River had flooded their powder magazines and forced a number of guns out of action.

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			Ancestry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79993755/george-g-jones?_gl=11vakh08_gcl_awR0NMLjE3MDM4NzIzNDIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JNXVXVHVacTFnd01WRkdSSEFSMndRUXRmRUFBWUFpQUFFZ0xaWF9EX0J3RQ.._gcl_dcR0NMLjE3MDM4NzIzNDIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JNXVXVHVacTFnd01WRkdSSEFSMndRUXRmRUFBWUFpQUFFZ0xaWF9EX0J3RQ.._gcl_auNjQ4NDQ3NTc1LjE3MDM4NzIxODE._gaMjYxNDc0NjUxLjE3MDM4NzIxODE._ga_4QT8FMEX30NDgwNDdjMGUtNTkzYi00NmZlLWJlYzAtNjVmMjc1NDFjZWE5LjQuMS4xNzAzOTUzMTgyLjE2LjAuMA.._ga_LMK6K2LSJH*NDgwNDdjMGUtNTkzYi00NmZlLWJlYzAtNjVmMjc1NDFjZWE5LjE4NC4xLjE3MDM5NTMxODMuMC4wLjA.

	JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge\|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] by entering the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.		JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge\|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] by entering the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.

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	He visited his father and family in Dubuque in 1895. (1)		He visited his father and family in Dubuque in 1895. (1)

	In 1901 along with several other people, Jones was named in ~~a claim for~~ some property ~~in Dubuque to which he might have a claim~~. (2) There is no record of him challenging the claim.		In 1901 along with several other people, Jones was named as having an interest in some Dubuque property. (2) There is no record of him challenging the claim.

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	This was the last record in Jones' file. Nothing has been found to record his activity after his appointment in December 1862.		This was the last record in Jones' file. Nothing has been found to record his activity after his appointment in December 1862.

			He visited his father and family in Dubuque in 1895. (1)

			In 1901 along with several other people, Jones was named in a claim for some property in Dubuque to which he might have a claim. (2) There is no record of him challenging the claim.

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	1. Seymour, Ron. "Capt. Charles Jones & Capt. George R. G. Jones Sons of Gen. George Jones," Online: http://iagenweb.org/dubuque/military/Rebel_Jones.htm		1. "Personal," ''The Dubuque Herald'', July 7, 1895, p. 4

			2. "In the District Court of Iowa In and For Dubuque County-Original Notice," ''Dubuque Telegraph Herald'', December 19, 1901, p. 4

			Seymour, Ron. "Capt. Charles Jones & Capt. George R. G. Jones Sons of Gen. George Jones," Online: http://iagenweb.org/dubuque/military/Rebel_Jones.htm

	2. "The Jones Family of Dubuque," Online: http://civilwarnotebook.webs.com/The%20Jones%20Family%20of%20Dubuque%20Iowa.pdf		"The Jones Family of Dubuque," Online: http://civilwarnotebook.webs.com/The%20Jones%20Family%20of%20Dubuque%20Iowa.pdf

	3. '''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false		'''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false

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	JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge\|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] to the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.		JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge\|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] by entering the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.

	~~George~~ remained in Tennessee after graduating. When the [[CIVIL WAR]] began, he applied to the governor for a drill instructor's position in the army~~. He received this in a letter from the governor on July 30, 1861~~.		He remained in Tennessee after graduating. When the [[CIVIL WAR]] began, he applied to the governor for a drill instructor's position in the army.

	Jones rose to the rank of captain and served at Fort Henry in western middle Tennessee. On February 5, 1862, the Confederates in charge of the fort were attacked by the Union ironclad ''Essex''. Despite disabling the ironclad, the southern troops surrendered on ~~the~~ 6th. They were greatly outnumbered by General U.S. Grant's infantry and the rising waters of the Tennessee River had flooded their powder magazines and forced a number of guns out of action.		Jones rose to the rank of captain and served at Fort Henry in western middle Tennessee. On February 5, 1862, the Confederates in charge of the fort were attacked by the Union ironclad ''Essex''. Despite disabling the ironclad, the southern troops surrendered on February 6th. They were greatly outnumbered by General U.S. Grant's infantry and the rising waters of the Tennessee River had flooded their powder magazines and forced a number of guns out of action.

	On February 14, 1862 Captain Edward Van Duzee of Dubuque who was serving with the 12th Iowa Infantry wrote to the [[DUBUQUE TIMES]]:		On February 14, 1862 Captain Edward Van Duzee of Dubuque who was serving with the 12th Iowa Infantry wrote to the [[DUBUQUE TIMES]]:

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	3. '''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false		3. '''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false

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	1. "Capt. Charles Jones & Capt. George R. G. Jones Sons of Gen. George Jones," Online: http://iagenweb.org/dubuque/military/Rebel_Jones.htm		1. Seymour, Ron. "Capt. Charles Jones & Capt. George R. G. Jones Sons of Gen. George Jones," Online: http://iagenweb.org/dubuque/military/Rebel_Jones.htm

	2. "The Jones Family of Dubuque," Online: http://civilwarnotebook.webs.com/The%20Jones%20Family%20of%20Dubuque%20Iowa.pdf		2. "The Jones Family of Dubuque," Online: http://civilwarnotebook.webs.com/The%20Jones%20Family%20of%20Dubuque%20Iowa.pdf

	3. '''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false		3. '''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false

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	This was the last record in Jones' file. Nothing has been found to record his activity after his appointment in December 1862.		This was the last record in Jones' file. Nothing has been found to record his activity after his appointment in December 1862.

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			1. "Capt. Charles Jones & Capt. George R. G. Jones Sons of Gen. George Jones," Online: http://iagenweb.org/dubuque/military/Rebel_Jones.htm

			2. "The Jones Family of Dubuque," Online: http://civilwarnotebook.webs.com/The%20Jones%20Family%20of%20Dubuque%20Iowa.pdf

			3. '''Fergus' Historical Series''' 31-34, p. 135. Online: http://books.google.com/books?id=7WwUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA135&lpg=PA135&dq=Charles+Scott+Dodge+Jones+%28dubuque%29&source=bl&ots=kvoqh2kJJO&sig=Wk985bnc25BKf5Q5VpLIY3ftOwM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2d2gU-_POMqGyASnvoD4BQ&ved=0CD8Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Charles%20Scott%20Dodge%20Jones%20%28dubuque%29&f=false

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JONES, George R. G. (Sinsinawa, WI, May 4, 1837--Minneapolis, MN, Jan. 2, 1905). George spent his childhood at the family estate "Alta Vista" in Dubuque. He followed his older brother [[JONES, Charles Scott Dodge|Charles Scott Dodge JONES]] to the Western Military Institute. In 1855 this school, modeled on the Virginia Military Institute, moved its campus with 150 students and seven professors from Georgetown, Kentucky where it had been since 1847 to Nashville, Tennessee.

George remained in Tennessee after graduating. When the [[CIVIL WAR]] began, he applied to the governor for a drill instructor's position in the army. He received this in a letter from the governor on July 30, 1861.

Jones rose to the rank of captain and served at Fort Henry in western middle Tennessee. On February 5, 1862, the Confederates in charge of the fort were attacked by the Union ironclad ''Essex''. Despite disabling the ironclad, the southern troops surrendered on the 6th. They were greatly outnumbered by General U.S. Grant's infantry and the rising waters of the Tennessee River had flooded their powder magazines and forced a number of guns out of action.

On February 14, 1862 Captain Edward Van Duzee of Dubuque who was serving with the 12th Iowa Infantry wrote to the [[DUBUQUE TIMES]]:

We took over sixty prisoners, and among them were Brig. General
Lloyd Tilghman and Captain George R. Jones, Jr., a son of General
[[JONES, George Wallace|George Wallace JONES]], Senator from Iowa,
lately, and now a denizen of Fort Lafayette. I saw and conversed
with him sometime. He said he was a citizen of Tennessee and had
been for several years. He was quite cheerful, and I think he was
quite willing to be taken prisoner...

Jones was sent to Johnson's Island near Sandusky, Ohio and was exchanged about five months later.

On April 17, 1862 the ''Times'' ran an article entitled:

Captured Correspondence

A couple of letters have been sent to us, which were found at
Fort Henry among the effects of the young rebel and traitor
General R. G. Jones, son of ex-Senator Jones, of this city.
One of the letters...shows that Jones wanted to be a drill
instructor among the rebel troops. The money that educated him
was gotten from the Federal Government, and this is the return
he makes...

General Tilghman had been exchanged earlier than Jones. When he found that Jones had been released, Tilghman wrote to Confederate Secretary of War Randolph:

This will introduce to your especial consideration G.R.G.
Jones, a son of the Hon. George Jones of Iowa (a late
Senator in the Federal Congress)...

Captain Jones was recommended by several officers and members
of Congress for a Commission, which he was informed was given
him and sent to Fort Henry. This commission did not reach him
before his capture at Fort Henry. He now visits Richmond for
the purpose of securing an appointment and I must cordially
unite with him in asking that his great merit may be thus
rewarded. I deem him one of the most valuable men we have.
Joining out cause early in the beginning of the war.
Sacrificing him property and friends. He has proven himself an
able and zealous soldier and I beg that his application may
meet with a cordial response.

Confederate President [[DAVIS, Jefferson|Jefferson DAVIS]] added a note of his own:

Secretary of War: Capt. Jones as the son of my early and
valued friend has to me special interest and I rejoice to
find his merit as a soldier has proved equal to his zeal for
our cause. He desires to be assigned to duty as ordinance
officer of General Tilghman's Brigade and I hope it may be
consistent to comply. JD

This was the last record in Jones' file. Nothing has been found to record his activity after his appointment in December 1862.