Carolyn was sent to live with her grandparents back in California while her mother recovered. [21] At times, he would put other children into life-threatening situations and tell them he was guided by the Angel of Death. If you see me as your God, I'll be your God. He became a voracious reader who studied Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Karl Marx, Mao Zedong and Mahatma Gandhi. [13], In mid-1977, the publication of a critical article in New West magazine prompted Jones to permanently relocate to the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project in Guyana. [79] Jones bragged to his congregation that he would like to be the successor of Father Divine and made many comparisons between their two ministries. Share what Jim did for a living or if he had a career or profession. Jones was well-regarded by the senior management, but staff members later recalled that Jones exhibited disturbing behavior towards some patients and coworkers. [177], For the first several months, Temple members worked six days a week, from approximately 6:30a.m. to 6:00p.m., with an hour for lunch. When she regained consciousness, she was told she had fallen and broken her arm and taken to the hospital. Critics and apologists offered a variety of explanations for the events that transpired among Jones's followers. [248], Members of Jones's family, including his wife, four children and their spouses, and five grandchildren died in Jonestown. Jim Jones and His People, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Jones&oldid=1140589905, Activists for African-American civil rights, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) clergy, Religious leaders from the San Francisco Bay Area, American people who self-identify as being of Native American descent, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Gunshot to the head (consistent with suicide). [86] Nevertheless, the publicity which was generated by Jones's activities attracted a larger congregation. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Needing a well-known figure to draw crowds, he arranged to share the pulpit again with Branham. Recordings of commune meetings show how livid and frustrated Jones would get when anyone did not understand or find interesting the message Jones was placing upon them. [226] The gunmen killed Ryan and four others near a Guyana Airways Twin Otter aircraft. Search above to list available cemeteries. Jones quickly rose to prominence in the group and organized and hosted a healing convention to take place June 1115, 1956, in Indianapolis's Cadle Tabernacle. [140][141] John Victor Stoen, (nephews) William Dillon Dean Jones; James Arthur (Jimbo) Bishop Jones; Michael Ray Jones; Chaeoke Warren Jones; (nieces) Stephanie Jones aka Stephanie Lynn Bishop; Stephanie Brown aka Stefanie Jamelle Morgan; Monyelle Maylene Jones; Marchelle Jacole Jones, Some records say birthdate is 1/30/1975; passport DOB above, I honor you and my friendships with your aunt and uncle. married in 1967. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. James Warren Jones was born on May 13, 1931, in the rural community of Crete, Indiana, to James Thurman Jones and Lynetta Putnam. California Davis, where she was studying Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [201] According to Layton, one of the ways that members of the cult were controlled was by being sent to the ""extended care unit." He was just 3 years old. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Jan 31, 1975 - Nov 18, 1978 . I know, you are dearly loved. Learn more about merges. Jim Jon Prokes was born on January 31, 1975 in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States. After spending all day working, the community gathered each evening at the central pavilion to listen to Jones preach. The new home, where Jones grew up, lacked plumbing and electricity. Select the pencil to add details. [19], Carolyn died of cyanide poisoning in Jones' cabin on November 18. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. ). Jim Jon Prokes was born on January 31, 1975 in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States, and died at age 3 years old on November 18, 1978 in Guyana. Share highlights of Jim's life. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [18] His mother claimed that she was disturbed when she caught him imitating the pastor of the local Apostolic Pentecostal Church and she unsuccessfully attempted to prevent him from attending the church's services. [26] Although he studied different political systems, Jones did not espouse any radical political views in his youth. In 1965, Jones moved the Temple to California. Ijames warned Jones that the facilities could only support 200 people, but Jones believed the need to relocate was urgent and determined to move immediately. sponsored by the Department of Religious Studies at San At first, he denied that Jones had any connection to the deaths and alleged the events were a plot by enemies of the church, but later acknowledged the truth. English Half Siblings. As Jim Jones was a Religious leader, he launched a moment named Peoples Temple that helped the poor and included racial integration. A batch of fruit punch was served to everyone in the pavilion who sat by weeping and waiting for their death. Religion : Family Tree : John Moore Family Tree . He added that many of the assembled Temple members "walked around like they were in a trance" and that the majority "quietly waited their own turn to die." Thanks for your help! They were released at the end of the inauguration speech of the newly elected Ronald Reagan. [248] Later, the three returned to the Temple's headquarters in Georgetown to find the bodies of Sharon Amos and her three children, Liane, Christa and Martin. She was the mother of a child by Jones, Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes. [103], Unable to find a location he deemed suitable for Peoples Temple, Jones became plagued by guilt for abandoning the civil rights struggle in Indiana. [248] Tim and Johnny Cobb, other members of the Temple basketball team, were taken to Jonestown to identify bodies. [9][8], According to multiple Jones biographers, his mother had "no natural maternal instincts" and as a result, she frequently neglected her son. [142] In September 1976, Assemblyman Willie Brown served as master of ceremonies at a large testimonial dinner for Jones attended by Governor Jerry Brown and Lieutenant Governor Mervyn Dymally. GREAT NEWS! [229], The five killed at the airstrip were Ryan, Harris, Brown, San Francisco Examiner photographer Greg Robinson, and Temple member Patricia Parks. Jones told Lane that he wanted to "pull an Eldridge Cleaver", referring to a fugitive member of the Black Panthers who was able to return to the U.S. after rebuilding his reputation. It was the biggest mass murder-suicide in modern history and was masterminded by Jim Jones, the leader of the Peoples Temple. [212] According to Teri Buford O'Shea, one of the few escapees from Jonestown, sleep deprivation was one of the most effective methods of controlling Jones's followers. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. Jones's new church attracted only twenty members who had come with him from the Laurel Street Tabernacle and was not able to financially support his vision. [144] Harvey Milk spoke to audiences during political rallies held at the Temple,[145] and he wrote to Jones after one such visit: Rev Jim, It may take me many a day to come back down from the high that I reach today. His mother, Carolyn, and maternal Aunt, Ann Elizabeth Moore, were interred in Davis Cemetery in California. Among several incidents, a swastika was placed on the Temple, a stick of dynamite was left in a Temple coal pile, and a dead cat was thrown at Jones's house after a threatening phone call. based on information from your browser. Members who joined Peoples Temple turned over all their assets to the church in exchange for free room and board. Jones' mother was urged to control his behaviour by many individuals in Lynn, but she refused. a Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In response, Jones announced he was terminating his ministry in Indiana because it was too far from California for him to attend to and downplayed his healing claims to the authorities. (February 19, 1944 - November 18, 1978), She [71][59][69] Jones learned some of his most successful recruitment tactics from Branham. There was a problem getting your location. While visiting Goodlett's business contacts and touring schools and other facilities, Jones was annoyed that President Fidel Castro had not consented to see him, and remarked that Castro had to be living better than the people. "[201] "The Box" was a punishment devised by Jones involving a 6-by-4-by-3-foot (1.83 m 1.22 m 0.91 m) plywood coffin-shaped box in which a person was confined and held underground while they were constantly berated and reprimanded for their perceived slights against the cult. . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 20:06. medical Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? About 140 of Jones's most loyal followers made the move to California, while the rest remained behind with Winberg. [260], Since the Jonestown Massacre, a massive amount of literature and study has been produced on the subject. Oops, something didn't work. Political pressures which resulted from Jones's actions caused hospital officials to desegregate the wards. [229], Later the same day, November 18, 1978, Jones received word that his security guards failed to kill all of Ryan's party. Age at Death : 3. /* 728x90, AF */ Failed to remove flower. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [159], In the fall of 1973, Jones and the Planning Commission devised a plan to escape from the United States in the event of a government raid, and they began to develop a longer-term plan to relocate Peoples Temple. [25] 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". . In January 1962 he read an Esquire magazine article that purported South America to be the safest place to reside to escape any impending nuclear war. These drugs included thorazine, sodium pentathol, chloral hydrate, demerol, and valium. [18][22] Jones claimed to have unique abilities, such as the capacity to fly. 2 birth records, View "[52] Jones was surprised when a Methodist district superintendent helped him get a start in the church, even though he knew Jones to be a communist. [9] Her intimate relationship with Jones was concealed from the Temple's wider membership,[10] yet Jones encouraged his children to view Carolyn as a stepmother of sorts, taking them on family outings where they often enjoyed luxuries that were forbidden to the Temple's rank-and-file. [3] Jones was intrigued by Branham's methods and began performing the same feats. She also claimed that Jones was the reincarnation of Vladimir Lenin and she of Lenin's mistress, Inessa Armand. The identity of that enemy changed over time from the Ku Klux Klan, to Nazis, to redneck vigilantes, and finally the American government. It was several weeks before her separation-anxiety seemed to be under control. [31], In high school, Jones continued to stand out from his peers. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. We all did as we were told. OShea said, "One time Jim said to me 'Lets keep them poor and tired, because if theyre poor they cant escape and if theyre tired they cant make plans. Financial issues and low attendance forced Jones to sell the Peoples Temple church building and relocate to a smaller building nearby. also known as Jim-Jon. to become a teacher, and the couple Jim Jones and his People's Temple Friends can be as close as family. [37][38] Jones and his mother lost the financial support of their relatives following the divorce. 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. Image Credit Birthday: May 13, 1931 ( Taurus) Born In: Crete, Indiana, United States 21 34 Quick Facts Also Known As: James Warren Jones Died At Age: 47 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Marceline Jones (m. 1949-1978) Jones saw a need for publicity, and began seeking a way to popularize his ministry and recruit members. Others hid in the dormitories or were away from the community on business when the death ritual unfolded. She died of colon cancer. [86] In 1961, Jones suffered a collapse and was hospitalized. During that period, more than 900 people died including Stephan's mom and some of his siblings. [57], The Assemblies of God was strongly opposed to the Latter Rain movement. John was a pastor in numerous locales throughout Northern California, including Del Paso Heights, Hayward, and Chico. Add to your scrapbook. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The community was exhausted and overworked. What schools or universities did Jim attend? as they were leaving Guyana. Year should not be greater than current year. Jones claimed that he was constructing a socialist paradise free from the oppression of the United States government. [207][201] Through the White Nights, Jones convinced his followers that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was actively working to destroy their community and conditioned them to accept suicide as a means of escape.[210]. Average Age & Life Expectancy [64], Many attendees believed Jones's performance indicated that he possessed a supernatural gift, and coupled with Branham's endorsement, it led to rapid growth of Peoples Temple. Jones confronted Divine's wife and claimed to be the reincarnation of Father Divine. [74], Historians are divided over whether Jones actually believed his own teachings, or was just using them to manipulate people. [130], Jones began using illicit drugs after moving to California, which further heightened his paranoia. The group established its headquarters in San Francisco, where he became heavily involved in political and charitable activity throughout the 1970s. [87], In Indiana, Jones was criticized for his integrationist views. On November 18, 1978, he held a mass murder-suicide because the Soviet Union will not take them in. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. included People's Temple member, Sharon Amos and her only Congressman believed to be assassinated in the line of Kimo was sadly a victim of the Jonestown massacre by being forced to drink poisoned kook-aid. -. There was a problem getting your location. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Prokes (31101188)? [227] At the same time, one of the supposed defectors, Larry Layton, drew a weapon and began firing on members of the party inside the other plane, a Cessna, which included Gosney and Bagby. He was largely unsuccessful and more stories of abuse in Peoples Temple were leaked to the public. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Her sexual relationship with Jones led to the birth of their son Jim-Jon Prokes (1975-1978), known as Kimo in the community. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [137], The event was successful, and Jones recruited about 200 new members for Peoples Temple. and giving the Nazi salute to German prisoners of war who were travelling through their town on their way to a detention facility. Through the conventions and with the support of Branham and Mattsson-Boze, Jones secured connections throughout the Latter Rain movement. [189][190], In January 1977, Jones travelled to Cuba with Carlton Goodlett in order to establish an import-export trading relation with Cuba for a San Francisco Bay Area company that he had founded. Where was Jim born and where did he live? James Warren Jones".[200]. [245] Another four members residing in Georgetown died. [19][20], Jones regularly visited a casket manufacturer in Lynn and held mock funerals for roadkill that he collected. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. becomes full Willie Brown spoke out against the Temple's purported enemies at a rally that was attended by Harvey Milk and Assemblyman Art Agnos. In what he called "revolutionary suicide", Jones and the members of his inner circle orchestrated a mass murder-suicide in his remote jungle commune at Jonestown, Guyana, on November 18, 1978. On Sunday, we each received an egg and a cookie. [71] William Branham and the Latter Rain movement promoted the belief that individuals could become manifestations of God with supernatural gifts and superhuman abilities. Jim Jones was an American cult leader. [8] The couple married in the summer of 1967. 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