Jones joined the Co. I of the 3rd VA Cavalry as a private on July 20, 1861 at Dinwiddie Court House, VA. Jones was wounded on June 24,1864 at the Battle St. Mary's Church (also known as "Samaria Church" or "Nance's Shop"). He was later promoted to sergeant. He was wounded twice and reportedly used up 9 horses during the war.
After the war he moved to Norfolk and taught for several years before becoming a traveling salesman and then a grocer. Jones died in 1924 in Dinwiddie County, VA.
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