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Preston Jones 1917 - 1974

Preston Jones of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas was born on June 21, 1917. He married Nellie v. (Blevins) Jones on April 7, 1970 in Bexar County. Preston Jones died at age 57 years old in October 1974.
Preston Jones
Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas 76301
June 21, 1917
October 1974
Male
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  • 06/21
    1917

    Birthday

    June 21, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Bexar County, Texas Tarrant County, Texas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38080696 Enlisted: January 13, 1942 in Cp Wolters Texas Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Porters, Nec
  • 10/dd
    1974

    Death

    October 1974
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Preston Jones was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1949, at the age of 32 years old, Preston was alive when comedian Milton Berle hosted the first telethon show. It raised $1,100,000 for cancer research and lasted 16 hours. The next day, newspapers, in writing about the event, first used the word "telethon."
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Preston Jones' Family Tree & Friends

Preston Jones' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Marriage

Unnamed Partner

&

Preston Jones

March 4, 1969
Marriage date
Bexar County, TX
Marriage location
Unknown
Status
Marriage

Nellie v. (Blevins) Jones

&

Preston Jones

April 7, 1970
Marriage date
Bexar County, TX
Marriage location
Unknown
Status
Marriage

Unnamed Partner

&

Preston Jones

June 7, 1975
Marriage date
Bexar County, TX
Marriage location
Unknown
Status
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