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Ens Robert Tyler Jones

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Ens Robert Tyler Jones

Birth
District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Death
18 May 1895 (aged 52)
Burial
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Grandson of President John Tyler. He was the son of Henry L. and Mary Tyler Jones. He married Sally Breeden Grsham. Enlisted in the 53rd Virginia Infantry Company K on June 25, 1861. His occupation was listed as Farmer. Promoted to Sergeant on June 1, 1862. Promoted to Color Sergent on July 5, 1863, for conspicuous gallantry. Promoted to Ensign on April 20, 1864. Was wound on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA, while carrying the colors. Surrendered April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.
Grandson of President John Tyler. He was the son of Henry L. and Mary Tyler Jones. He married Sally Breeden Grsham. Enlisted in the 53rd Virginia Infantry Company K on June 25, 1861. His occupation was listed as Farmer. Promoted to Sergeant on June 1, 1862. Promoted to Color Sergent on July 5, 1863, for conspicuous gallantry. Promoted to Ensign on April 20, 1864. Was wound on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg, PA, while carrying the colors. Surrendered April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.

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  • Created by: Hope
  • Added: Jan 4, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17297973/robert_tyler-jones: accessed ), memorial page for Ens Robert Tyler Jones (24 Jan 1843–18 May 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17297973, citing Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Hope (contributor 46790939).