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Newest JAFRO family member!
Welcome baby Shakir Ty Jackson Parker. Shakir was born April 26 2011 @ 1:06pm, he was 6 lbs 1oz and was 18.5 inches long. Shakir's mother is Najah Shakir, daughter of Victor Shakir of the David Jones lineage. Shakir is … Continue reading
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Doze Butler on the News
Doze Butler, a professor at Southern University in Louisiana, daughter of Rosa Lee Butler, granddaughter of David Jones was featured on a Louisiana News station this week and honored for her leadership and example of service in the community. Doze … Continue reading
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Jones Home Destroyed by Fire
Niwonna Jones' parents, Charlie and Jean Jones (son and daughter of Buster Jones), escaped injury when a malfunction in their central air/heating system started a fire in their attic. The devastation to their home is significant, much of their possessions … Continue reading
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Dr. Willie O. Jones WINS!!!
To The Jones Family This is your ( Uncle Joe) DR. Willie O. Jones. I won e-election to the Compton City Council on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. For four more years!!!! I am proud to be a … Continue reading
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Being a Part of the Jones Family
Family members chime in, answering the question: What does being a part of the Jones Family mean to you? Sallomé Hralima, Brooklyn, NY Being a part of the Jones Family means that I have been bestowed love, value, courage, … Continue reading
Getting Around Tribalpages.com
There are several ways to browse the family tree. The Family View shows the person you have selected in the center, with his/her photo on the left and notes on the right. Above are the father and mother and below … Continue reading
Adding to the JAFRO Family Tree
We are blessed to have a large family. The reunions are filled with new babies, new in-laws, and plenty of surprise at how big so-an-so got. This site intends to serve as a reference. We want to make sure that … Continue reading
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A JAFRO Tattoo?
There are a number of JAFRO young folk (between 18-35) who have this Adinkra Symbol tattooed onto their bodies as a way of reminding them of their connection to this family. Many of them have opted to put it on … Continue reading
Building Legacy
Jafro.com is a tool for strengthening our family's bond and demonstrating the power we wield as a unit. The website provides the Jones family with information about our ancestry, reunions, scholarship, news and upcoming events & projects. It is a place for … Continue reading