Genealogy Chat

So sad to lose such a long-standing and respected member of the GR Community.

Condolences to his family

When I first joined GR, I had absolutely no idea of what I was doing.

I jumped in at the deep end and posted something ridiculous on the Find Ancestors board.

And then I sat and waited, and waited and waited. Not knowing that I had to click back on to my thread to see if I had received any replies.

That is when Jonesey came to my rescue. He didn't patronise me or make me feel foolish........he guided me along and very kindly advised me on the way to go.

His tips were so helpful to me that eventually, i found i had the confidence to help out on the boards.

How wonderful that Jonesey took the time to post his "Tips" threads, so that we can all benefit from his amazing wealth of experience as a researcher.

One of the very first threads i helped on was posted by a lady called Maureen and Jonesey came on the thread.... I said "Hey Jonesey, take a look at me!!"
I was pleased to point out to Maureen that there was a member on here that had her family in their tree.

"Yes Prickles" replied Jonesey........."It's Maureen's tree" :-D (Another lesson learned!)

There was also the time i posted a thread, looking for three middle daughters of an ancestor... and the three young daughter's had disappeared on the following census. The husband had died and that census only showed the oldest and youngest two children.

It was then that Jonesey mentioned the "British Home Children"

I had never heard of the "British Home Children"......and Jonesey gave me lots of links so that i could educate myself!! :-D

It's a bit of long story but.......Jonesey later found the oldest daughter on a passengers ship heading off to Canada.

He then found an incoming passenger ship with that daughter and two of her younger siblings.........then later, the other daughter retuning back to England.

I was absolutely overjoyed that those three sisters were eventually reunited with their Mother. I will always be extremely grateful to Jonesey for persuing that one!

Thank you Jonesey.

From then on i would often refer to him as "My Favourite" and when he posted that funny avatar, my response was........"Jonesey, you sure is ugly"

Such a wonderful, caring man who will be sorely missed on here.

My sincere condolences to his friends and family. <3

Farewell dear Jonesey........."My Favourite"

A Gentle Man and a Gentleman.

Priickles. xxxxx

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I do hope his family can gain access to this thread and see all the wonderful posts. Many of us did not know him in person, but on here he was well liked and so very helpful.

A sad loss to Genes Reunited.
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Prickly that is a wonderful tribute.

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Prickles...............you made laugh, regarding his avatar!!!


You know, I never sent my condolences to Mrs Jones and all the family

To Mrs Jones and all your family, we are thinking about you at this very sad time.

Take care

Gin

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nudge

I was so sorry to see the sad news of Jonsey,
I had seen many of his threads and wise words.

My condolences to all of dear Jonesys family, and thinking of all his friends here on GR

Teresa

This is such sad news.
I really liked Jonesey and my condolences to his family.

I will miss him too. Xxx

I am so sorry to hear such sad news of Jonesey.

My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Good - this has now been stickied.

Thank you, GR, for keeping Jonesey at the top; he'd be quite chuffed, I think / hope. :)

My sincere condolences to all of Jonesey's family.

This is very sad news indeed.

A wise man will be sorely missed.

Nothing more to be said because the wise words are his.

I will be thinking of Jonesey and his family at 8 am (my time) on 4/4

I will so miss his pithy comments

My condolanses to Joneseys family and friends at his sad passing ,my story is similar to Pickels he was always there to help when I started too and he did not make me feel stupid .

I shall miss him very much he was a great asset to Genes and all of us who had the pleasure of his wisdom.
RIP Jonesey you will be missed by all of us :-(

A friendly, helpful and knowledgeable gentleman.

Will be missed by all.

R I P.

R.I.P Jonesey <3
Can't believe we have lost such a lovely member of GR.
Bet he' knows the answer to all our brick walls now!
Jan xxx

Such sad news.

What a lovely, patient gentleman we had to guide many of us through our first threads. Jonesey helped me so much when I first started out on GR, he was so patient and kind with his help.

My deepest sympathies go to his wife, family and friends. RIP Jonesey.

Dee xxx

I have only just seen this thread but I shall certainly miss our Jonesey who also helped me when I first started.

My condolenses to all his family. He had so many grateful friends on these boards and will be sorely missed by many members of GR.

Rest in peace Jonesey and I know your still watching us. <3

R.I.P Jonsey,
Just looking through my threads, and he helped me out quite a few times, he will be missed....

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I will be thinking of you today Davy Jones

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