Phyllis Wilmore, who dated him in high school, remembered a pep rally before a basketball game. Jones' wife was among them. Escaping Nuclear Danger Meanwhile back at Jonestown, Jones launched what he called his "revolutionary suicide" campaign. Jones' parents were Lynetta Putnam and James Thurman Jones, who had served in World War I. They were the parents of at least 1 son. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The US Army and the US Air Force mobilized graves registration teams to move the bodies back to the US for burial by their relatives, in a mass casualty operation. James Thurman Jones was born on October 21, 1887 in Lynn, Indiana, USA. I'll fight! Interestingly a lot of the photos and footage of him from the 1970s period show him without sunglasses, despite the reputation of him wearing them non-stop. A major source of Jones unhappiness with various mainstream churches was segregation. He preached integration and racial equality, and his own family reflected these beliefs. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. James Thurman Jones: Birthdate: October 21, 1887: Birthplace: Indiana, United States: Death: May 29, 1951 (63) Lynn, Randolph County, Indiana, United States Immediate Family: Son of John Henry Jones and Mary Catherine Jones Husband of Lynetta Jones Father of Jim Jones Brother of Emma Estella Moore and Ina Platt. I've got my claws! He got married young, to a nurse 4 years his senior, and adopted 3 children of diverse ethnic backgrounds.Jones began working as a Methodist minister in Indianapolis in the early 1950 decade. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Jim would never forget the power of miracles combined with a message of unity and acceptance. All Rights Reserved. Jones could be heard on regular radio broadcasts over KFAX radio in California. Bullshit! In September 1977, Jones threatened mass suicide to force the Guyanese government from taking action against him. [9], The unhappy marriage of Jones's parents came to an end when the couple finally separated in 1945 and eventually divorced. As the head of the Indianapolis Human Rights Commission, Jones desegregated movie theaters, restaurants, the telephone company, hospitals and the city police department. Born James Warren Jones in Crete, Indiana, near Lynn, he was the son of James and Lynetta Thurman Jones. In 1976, he was appointed to the San Francisco Housing Authority by the Mayor George Moscone for his commitment to social activism. Killed were Congressman Ryan, a reporter from NBC News, two photographers, and one of the defectors. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [36] His religious views alienated other young people. Another ex-member of the group, Deborah Layton Blakely, had been speaking publicly against Jones as well. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7287108/james-thurman-jones. If you see something that doesnt look right, .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}contact us! While Jones quoted and used the Bible extensively, visitors to the Jones household were surprised to find no Bibles or religious pictures anywhere in the house, and the family never said grace at mealtimes. Received a degree in secondary education from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana (1961). [47][24], Jones and Marceline Baldwin continued their relationship while he attended college, and the couple married on June 12, 1949. Jones also worked as an orderly at a local hospital. There was some kind of school performance, and everybody's parent was there but mine. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In November 1978, Congressman Leo Ryan led a fact-finding mission to Jonestown, to determine if the reports of sexual slavery, death threats and other stories of mistreatment were true. Failed to delete memorial. Political pressure from Jones made quite a few hospitals desegregate the wards. [27] Jones regularly used offensive profanity, commonly greeting his friends and neighbors by saying, "Good morning, you son of a bitch" or, "Hello, you dirty bastard". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. His followers were woken up in the middle of the night. It was the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate action until the September 11 attacks in 2001. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Jim Jones was born in a rural community in Indiana close to the border of Ohio. We have set your language to You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He then moved to San Francisco's Fillmore district in 1965. The motive of the mass suicide, according to Jones was to protest the conditions of an inhumane world. Jones is believed to have shot himself in the head at the final stage of the mass suicide and was found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound on the back of his head. GREAT NEWS! This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. (Enter your ZIP code for information on American Experience events and screening in your area.). Try again later. His followers received little food and weren't allowed to leave. However, the guilt of leaving behind the Indiana struggle of civil rights made him return. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sujit R. Varma, Other Works He became a voracious reader who studied Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Karl Marx, Mao Zedong and Mahatma Gandhi. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Born in 1931, James Warren Jones, the only child of James Thurman Jones and Lynetta Putnam, was raised in a small Indiana town in the middle of the Great Depression. Due to his commitment for school activism, Jim was appointed to the San Francisco Housing Authority by Mayor George Mascone in 1976. He and Marceline adopted a part-Native American child named Agnes, three Korean children, Stephanie, Lew and Suzanne, and in 1961 were the first white couple in Indianapolis to adopt a black child, a boy they named James Warren Jones, Jr. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The temple was then moved to California. They were, according to Jones, a rainbow family. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Jones I found on Findagrave.com. Over the next 10 years, his 'flock' of believers reached a peak of 3,000. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The next day, the entire community of 914 'followers' (including 276 children) drank a deadly potion of Fla-Vor Aid laced with cyanide poison. In the 1950s, he became a preacher and founded a church in Indianapolis, Indiana, called the "Wings of Deliverance," which he later renamed the "Peoples Temple Full Gospel Church." Year should not be greater than current year. In 1960, he was appointed the Director of Human Rights Commission by Democratic Mayor Charles Boswell. [37], Jones disliked playing sports because he hated losing, so he served as coach on sports teams he organized with younger children. On November 18, 1978, in what became known as the Jonestown Massacre, Jones led more than 900 men, women and children to their deaths in a mass suicide via cyanide-laced punch (spawning the metaphor "Don't Drink the Kool-Aid"). In 1978, Leo Ryan along with other congress delegates attended a party hosted by Jones. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. James Warren Jones was born in the hamlet of Crete, Ind. She is one of six people who died in Jonestown, Guyana prior to 11/18/1978. This page is not available in other languages. At Jonestown, Jones called his congregation together, and ordered them to drink grape flavored cyanide-laced Flavor-Aid. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. James Corden appeared in good spirits on Monday evening as he headed home after getting dinner in LA - ahead of hosting the final Late Late Show next week.. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. They adopted another son and named him Tim Jones. James Thurman Jones. Asked his followers to call him "Father" during this period. When Jones began attending school, his extended family threatened to cut off their financial assistance unless his mother took a job, forcing her to work outside the home. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/james-warren-jones-1841.php. He also claimed that at a Catholic church, he replaced the holy water with a cup of his own urine. Several can be collected from interviews, sermons, the recollections of his mother, and a couple of rambling attempts that Jones made to record his life story on tape recordings. Much of what is known about Jones early life came from his own later recollections. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. John Victor Stoen; (grandchildren) William Dillon Dean Jones; James Arthur (Jimbo) Bishop Jones; Stephanie Jones aka Stephanie Lynn Bishop; Michael Ray Jones; Stephanie Brown aka Stefanie Jamelle Morgan; Chaeoke Warren Jones; Monyelle Maylene Jones; Marchelle Jacole Jones. [28] Although he studied different political systems, Jones did not espouse any radical political views in his youth. Attended Indiana University Bloomington in 1949 but dropped out after a few months. He started integrating police stations, Hospitals, churches, restaurants, etc. The new home, where Jones grew up, lacked plumbing and electricity. Kennedy died talking about something he couldn't even understand, some kind of generalized love, and he never even backed it up. But, some didnt. James Warren Jones; (grandfathers) James Thurman Jones, Walter Baldwin. Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. His mother Lynetta (Putman) Jones worked odd jobs throughout the region, while his father James Thurman Jones was disabled during World War 1 and increasingly sunk into alcoholism. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. If you see me as your savior, I'll be your savior. He died on 29 May 1951 in Lynn, Indiana, USA. After the mass suicide of his followers, Jones and a close aide shot themselves. One recurring tactic he used was to tell her that one of her close friends or family members had suddenly died, and then comfort her over the loss, before finally admitting to her the story was untrue. Thereafter, he launched his own church, changing names until finally it got to be known as the Peoples Temple Christian Church Full Gospel which was open to all races. He described being a young hellion in his Indiana hometown: I was considered the trash of the neighborhood. He identified with the underdog, fighting off kids who bullied other children, rescuing stray pets, and taking home beggars. [his last words from his death tape] We didn't commit suicide; we committed an act of revolutionary suicide protesting the conditions of an inhumane world. Born during the Great Depression in the small Midwestern town of Crete, Indiana, Jones grew up in poverty and isolation. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [5][6] Jones's father was a disabled World WarI veteran who suffered from severe breathing difficulties due to injuries he sustained in a chemical weapons attack. Design a site like this with WordPress.com. [36] The events at the ball game brought discrimination against African Americans to Jones's attention and influenced his strong aversion to racism. He explained his suicide as a revolutionary act condemning the inhumane world. He gained notoriety when the Temple moved to San Francisco in the early 1970s. [25] One Jones biographer suggested that he developed his unusual interests because he found it difficult to make friends. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Jones (1452)? Jones was known to wear his Sunday church attire every day of the week, while his peers dressed more casually. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Jim Jones was best known as the cult leader of the Peoples Temple who led more than 900 followers in a mass suicide known as the Jonestown Massacre. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The church soon became known as the Peoples Temple. James was a member of the Church of Christ in Arkansas. After the divorce of his parents, he and his mother moved to Richmond, Indiana where graduated high school. "I was born Jan.3 1968 and privately adopted. Divine, who had known Marcus Garvey, promoted economic empowerment for his Harlem flock through redistributive cooperative enterprises. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Pacifica, California [December 2008] He is a businessman in Northern California, married, with three . He would have his followers practice mass suicide by calling upon them at all hours to practice drinking harmless liquids (usually Kool-aid) to show their devotion (they were not told if the drinks were harmless or lethal). He developed a keen interest in religion and its influence on people. Responsible for the largest mass suicide in human history (909 dead). As part of his teachings, Jones discouraged sex and romantic relationships. An autopsy on Jones revealed that he had a level of the barbiturate pentobarbital that would have killed a normal person, thus indicating that he had built up a long-term habit to using the drug. [30] Jones played dictator with the other children, forcing them to goosestep in unison and hitting the children who failed to obey his orders. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James Thurman Jones I found on Findagrave.com. The Temple ran a free restaurant, and homes for the elderly and mentally ill. He spent most of his formative years in conservative rural Indiana. Stephanie Maze/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Jim Jones, Birth Year: 1931, Birth date: May 13, 1931, Birth State: Indiana, Birth City: Crete, Birth Country: United States. Jonestown was a means to create a paradise for socialists and a place far away from media scrutiny. [35] He almost always carried his bible with him. Jones was largely left to himself as his mother was often working and his father had little interest in him. Childhood acquaintances of Jim Jones say that he was an odd child that was obsessed with religion and death. He was described as a really weird kid as he was obsessed with death. He was a supporter of Harvey Milk and his election to San Francisco city council. However, there were occasional bizarre behaviors as well: in April of 1968, when Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, Jones staged a fake attempt on his own life.Jones received several humanitarian awards in Northern California for his work with the poor. The pho, Follow James Warren Jones on WordPress.com. He then adopted 3 children of partial non Caucasian ancestry and called it the rainbow family. [8][9][10] In Lynn, the family attempted to earn an income through farming, but again met with failure when Jones's father's health further deteriorated. Jones had the skills to be a preacher. In 1961, the Jones adopted James Warren Jr. and became the first couple to adopt a black child. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. After his parents split up, Jones and his mother moved to Richmond, Indiana. There they were attacked by Peoples Temple gunmen sent by Jones. Targets of Abuse [31] He spent hours in the community library, and he brought books home so he could read them in the evenings. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Try again later. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Some of the church members complained to relatives in the US that Jones was drug addicted and was keeping them from leaving under threat of death. James Thurman Jones. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. | But if you're born in socialism, you're not born in sin. Jones recounted how he and his father argued about the issue of race, and he also stated that he did not speak to his father for "many, many years" after he refused to allow one of Jones's black friends to enter his house. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. However, after an attack on Ryan, the delegation left abruptly, taking with them 15 members who agreed to leave the Temple. [16] Jones often stayed overnight in the Kennedys' home to be cared for. [19] Jones began to develop a desire to become a preacher as a youth and began to practice preaching in private. When Jones was accidentally placed in the black ward of a hospital after a collapse in 1961, he refused to be moved; he began to make the beds and empty the bed pans of black patients. The people in his community found his idolization of Nazi Germany disturbing. There is a problem with your email/password. These stories displayed his love for outsiders, his connection with animals, and his devotion to communal living as expressed in the biblical description of the lives of the earliest followers of Jesus (Acts 2). He got a job as a student pastor at the Somerset Methodist Church in a poor, predominantly white neighborhood in Indianapolis. He was the only son of James Thurman Warren Jones Sr. (1887-1951) and Lynetta Putnam (1902-1977). ' Ordained as a Fundamentalist minister, he later joined with the Disciples of Christ denomination and started his own congregation, the People's Temple Christian Church, which later turned into a cult. The Joneses also had a biological son, Stephan Gandhi, and later adopted a white son named Tim from a Peoples Temple mother. [7] In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, the Jones family was evicted from their home for failure to make mortgage payments. For years, one of his neighbors often took him to visit her church. Thurman Jones - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Thurman Jones We found 15 records for Thurman Jones in NC, CA and 12 other states. "Love is the only weapon with which I've got to fight." You have chosen this person to be their own family member. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. A Methodist superintendent helped him get a start in the church. Learn more about managing a memorial . [his last words from his death tape] We didn't commit suicide; we committed an act of revolutionary suicide protesting the conditions of an inhumane world. Sorry! Please try again later. READ SOMETHING ELSE Where is Jim Jones buried? Having grown up an outsider, Jones empathized with the downtrodden, the poor, the non-whites in society. Please try again later. [52], After attending Indiana University for two years, the couple relocated to Indianapolis in 1951. The compound was known as Jonestown, and it wasn't any tropical paradise. Members worked for low or no wages, pooled their resources and benefited from the common good. His overpowering religious zest turned off some, and he, in turn, disliked many typical teenage boy activities, such as sports, and objected what he believed to be sinful behavior, such as dancing or drinking. The stories that Jones told of his young life were more morality tales than biographical reflections. I'll fight! James Warren 'Jim' Jones was a notorious American cult leader. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [20][26] Jones claimed that he had been given special powers, including the ability to fly. Bullshit! 0 cemeteries found in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA. The couple married in 1949 before moving to Indianapolis where Jones continued his education at Butler University and became a member of the Communist Party and began his ministry. In 1963, he moved to Brazil. He, on the other hand, had several adulterous relationships, including one with a church administrator, Carolyn Layton, with whom he had a son. Minister and leader of the People's Temple. [38] While he was attending a baseball game in Richmond, Jones was bothered by the treatment of African Americans who attended the game. Tired of it. A post office now stands in its place. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. An article in Esquire magazine listed the places on earth where one might survive a nuclear war. Resend Activation Email. By 1955 he had renamed it the People's Temple Full Gospel Church. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [23], Although they had sympathy for Jones because of his poor circumstances, his neighbors reported that he was an unusual child who was obsessed with religion and death. cemeteries found in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [20] When Jones returned to Lynn in the autumn, he offended his community by giving explicit explanations of sexual reproduction to young children. Year should not be greater than current year. He developed a habit of refusing to answer anyone who spoke to him first, he only spoke to people when he initiated conversations with them. Jones chose the Ukiah Valley in northern California as the People's Temple's new home, after reading a January 1962 Esquire magazine article titled "Nine Places to Hide", which detailed the safest places to live after a nuclear war. Divine held unusual spiritual beliefs, claiming that he was God and demonstrating supernatural powers. 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