We have set your language to [53] Jones was surprised by the endorsement, but gladly accepted the call to preach and rose to the podium to deliver a message to the crowd. [77], Divine served as another important influence on the development of Jones's ministry. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office . Jones directed groups of his followers to work on various projects for additional income and set up an agricultural operation in Redwood Valley to grow food. [59][60][58][61], Jones began to closely associate with the Independent Assemblies of God (IAoG), an international group of churches which embraced the Latter Rain movement. The Peoples Temple secretary had already made arrangements for $7.3 million ($29 million in 2020 dollars) in Temple funds to be transferred to the Soviet Embassy in Guyana. [5] She was concerned with social justice and identified as a Communist. [243] The FBI later recovered the 45-minute audio recording of the mass poisoning in progress. Stepson of Michael Prokes. [74], Jones established a Planning Commission made up of his lieutenants to direct the Peoples Temples' communal lifestyle. became his mistress. Instead of implementing the sacraments as prescribed by the Disciples, Jones followed Father Divine's holy communion practices. In 1954 the Joneses adopted their first child, Agnes, who was part Native American. I know, you are dearly loved. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In 1970, Jones You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. MSP 3800, Carolyn Louise Moore Layton; (aunt) Ann Elizabeth Moore, Stephanie Jones (died in 1959); Suzanne Jones; Agnes Pauline Jones; Stephan Gandhi Jones; James Warren (Jimmie) Jones, Jr.; Lew Eric Jones; Timothy Glenn Tupper (Day) Jones; John Moss Brown Jones; (?) Forty years ago, on Nov. 18, 1978, more than 900 members of cult group People's Temple were led by their leader, Jim Jones, to commit mass suicide by cyanide in the Jonestown settlement of Guyana. the United States: Autopsyfiles.org for all of your celebrity autopsy reports, : Learn more about merges. Disciples of Christ found Peoples Temple to be "an exemplary Christian ministry overcoming human differences and dedicated to human services. This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 21:51. Margaret Prokes. [143] At that dinner, Willie Brown touted Jones as "what you should see every day when you look in the mirror" and said he was a combination of Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, Albert Einstein, and Mao. Ann Moore also died of a gunshot wound to the head. [93], In June 1959, Jones and his wife had their only biological child, naming him Stephan Gandhi. [232] And in May 1978, a Temple doctor wrote a memo to Jones asking permission to test cyanide on Jonestown's pigs, as their metabolism was close to that of human beings. Instead, they will come and shoot their babies, torture their seniors and people living there. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. They also claimed that Jones' wife of twenty years, Marceline, was unable to respond to him sexually and that Jones couldn't get a divorce himself, due to Marceline's purported mental illness. Jonestown stood on poor soil, so it was not self-sufficient and had to import large quantities of commodities such as wheat. Jones died on 18 November 1978. Carolyn was sent to live with her grandparents back in California while her mother recovered. About 140 of Jones's most loyal followers made the move to California, while the rest remained behind with Winberg. [248] Tim and Johnny Cobb, other members of the Temple basketball team, were taken to Jonestown to identify bodies. Add to your scrapbook. [139], Jones became active in San Francisco politics and was able to gain contact with prominent local and state politicians. [150], Jones had been performing faith healing "miracles" since his joint campaigns with William Branham. [127] Jeff Guinn said, "It is impossible to know whether Jones gradually came to think he was God's earthly vessel, or whether he came to that convenient conclusion to enhance his authority over his followers. [152], Jones was fearful that his methods would be exposed by the investigation. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Sharon Amos killed her children [181] Jones would often read news and commentary, including items from Radio Moscow and Radio Havana, and was known to side with the Soviets over the Chinese during the Sino-Soviet split.[182]. He informed the community that Ryan was dead and it was only a matter of time before military commandos descended on their commune and killed them all. Jim's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Prokes family tree. Kimo was (Student of hers at PVHS 19681970).The couple left Davis and moved to Potter Valley,[4] not far from Ukiah. He spent hours in the community library, and he brought books home so he could read them in the evenings. Mounting pressure and waning political support, Although Temple films show Jones opening a storage container full of, Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, List of people who have been considered deities, "Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple", "Mass Suicide & the Jonestown Tragedy: Literature Summary", "The "Full Gospel" Origins of Peoples Temple", "The Intersection of William Branham and Jim Jones", "Ordination Service of Jim Jones into Disciples of Christ", "The Message Connection of Jim Jones and William Branham", "Jim Jones and the Postwar Healing Revival", "The Wills of Jim Jones and Marceline Jones", Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, "The Letter Killeth (original material reprint)", "White Nights In Guyana: Leadership, conformity and persuasion in Jonestown and Peoples Temple", "What was Peoples Temple's plan to move to the Soviet Union? . James Warren Jones and his wife, Marceline Mae Baldwin Jones. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [11] A 1974 affidavit by Marceline Jones requested that all her mothering responsibilities be taken on by Carolyn in the event of her death. In 1956, Jones made his first visit to investigate Father Divine's Peace Mission in Philadelphia. I found a sense of being that makes up for all the hours and energy placed in a fight. When she regained consciousness, she was told she had fallen and broken her arm and taken to the hospital. He warned us that the time was not far off when it would become necessary for us to die by our own hands. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart [262] Jim Jones and the events at Jonestown had a defining influence on society's perception of cults. [218] His delegation included relatives of Temple members, an NBC camera crew, and reporters for several newspapers. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. A system error has occurred. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Prokes (31101188)? The drills served to keep the members of Jonestown fearful of venturing outside of the commune. [248] After returning to the U.S., Jim Jones Jr. was placed under police surveillance for several months while he lived with his older sister, Suzanne, who had previously turned against the Temple. Half Siblings. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 1963, she graduated high school in Chico. In 1946, the family moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where John was pastor of Himrod Avenue Baptist Church. She and her husband left the People's Temple in 1973 and were outspoken opponents of the temple's treatment of it's members. [39] To support himself, Jones began working as an orderly at Richmond's Reid Hospital in 1946. They uncovered a staged healing, the abusive treatment of a woman in the church, and evidence that Jones raped a male member of his congregation. [10] When Jones started to attend school, his extended family threatened to cut off their financial assistance unless his mother got a job, forcing her to work outside her home. After being "healed" the person would pretend to cough up their tumor, which was actually a chicken gizzard. Carolyn and Larry started church-shopping in Ukiah. Jones was particularly effective at recruitment among the African American attendees at the conventions. The IAoG had few requirements for ordaining ministers and they were also accepting of divine healing practices. [27] But as World War II started, Jones developed an intense interest in the Nazi Party. Add Jim's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. All the victims died Try again later. based on information from your browser. At the convention, Branham issued a prophetic endorsement of Jones and his ministry, saying that God used the convention to send forth a new great ministry. [14] She gave Jones a Bible and encouraged him to study it, teaching him to follow the holiness code of the Nazarene Church. Jones had a sexual relationship with Grace Stoen, and claimed he was the biological father of John. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. At the end of the tape, Jones concludes, "We didn't commit suicide; we committed an act of revolutionary suicide protesting the conditions of an inhumane world. Add to your scrapbook. [86] Nevertheless, the publicity which was generated by Jones's activities attracted a larger congregation. Try again. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [12], In 1972, Carolyn's youngest sister, Annie, visited the Temple and was convinced to stay. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. In 1977, she google_ad_width = 728; [6] In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, the Jones family was evicted from their home for failure to make mortgage payments. ", "Accusation of Human Rights Violations by Rev. [235] The crowd was also surrounded by armed guards, offering members the basic dilemma of death by poison or death by a guard's hand. [201], The situation at Jonestown was deteriorating in 1978. "[230], In the early evening of November 18, Temple member Sharon Amos in Georgetown received a radio message from Jonestown telling the members there to exact vengeance on the Temple's foes before committing revolutionary suicide. Furthermore, Carolyn had a black eye and had started keeping a rifle beside her bed. Failed to delete memorial. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. But if you're born in socialism, you're not born in sin. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the
Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [110] Winberg took over leadership of the Indianapolis church when Jones departed. Photos Courtesy of California Historical Society, He was largely unsuccessful and more stories of abuse in Peoples Temple were leaked to the public. Please reset your password. 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. [103] During the year of his absence, regular attendance at Peoples Temple declined to less than 100. formed by People's Templeled by their cult Failed to report flower. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. based on information from your browser. [83], During his time as commission director, Jones helped to racially integrate churches, restaurants, the telephone company, the Indianapolis Police Department, a theater, and an amusement park, and the Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital. Read more about Jonestown at "Alternative [230] Jones directed that the children be killed first. Help paint a picture of Jim so that he is always remembered. Try again. -. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [17], Along with members of Jonestown's medical staff, Carolyn was aware of Jones' abuse of pharmaceuticals. [74] He frequently prophesied that fires, car accidents, and death or injury would come upon anyone unfaithful to him and his teachings. I shall be back. Death 18 Nov 1978 (aged 3) . [206] Sometimes he would have his guards hide in the forest and shoot their firearms to simulate an attack. In 1964, Jones joined and was ordained a minister by the Disciples of Christ; his attraction to the Disciples was largely due to the autonomy and tolerance they granted to differing views within their denomination. Feb 12, 1909 - Aug 1982 . Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [85], Jones set up sting operations in order to catch restaurants which refused to serve black customers[85] and wrote to American Nazi Party leaders and passed their responses to the media. [199] On April 11, 1978, the Concerned Relatives distributed a packet of documents, letters, and affidavits to the Peoples Temple, members of the press, and members of Congress which they titled an "Accusation of Human Rights Violations by Rev. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [193] His efforts aroused the curiosity of California Congressman Leo Ryan, who wrote a letter on Stoen's behalf to Guyanese Prime Minister Forbes Burnham. [94] They adopted a white son, originally named Timothy Glen Tupper (shortened to Tim), whose birth mother was a member of the Temple. 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. as they were leaving Guyana. cemeteries found in Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. According to The Orlando Sentinel, Dr. David M. Gelmont, hospital director of medical intensive care, seemed convinced that Henson, who reportedly suffered two . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [18] When Jones returned to Lynn in the fall, he upset his neighbourhood by explaining sexual reproduction in detail to young children. [244] This resulted in the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act until September 11, 2001. [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. Grief Support. I found what you wanted me to find. Did Jim serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with his life? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [238] Later, after police arrived at the headquarters, Sharon escorted her children, Liane, Christa, and Martin, into a bathroom. "[124] Drawing on a prophecy in the Book of Revelation, he taught that American capitalist culture was irredeemable "Babylon". [14], Myrtle Kennedy, the wife of the Nazarene Church's pastor, developed a special attachment to Jones. [35] At times, he would even interrupt other young people's events and insist that they read the Bible with him.[35]. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Jones claimed that he was constructing a socialist paradise free from the oppression of the United States government. [195][196], Most of Jones's political allies broke ties after his departure,[197] though some did not. [217], In November 1978, Congressman Ryan led a fact-finding mission to Jonestown to investigate allegations of human-rights abuses. First Lady Rosalynn Carter met with Jones on multiple occasions, corresponded with him about Cuba, and spoke with him at the grand opening of the San Francisco headquarterswhere he received louder applause than she did. Carolyn Moore Layton was one of the top Jones hosted local political figures at his San Francisco apartment for discussions. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Their relatives purchased a shack for them to live in at the nearby town of Lynn. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Prokes (31101188)? GREAT NEWS! michael prokes was a television reporter in modesto, california, on the day in 1972 when he cracked open the phone book to dial jim jones at his house in redwood valley. When we share what we know, together we discover more. Who were the people in Jim's life? 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Race : Caucasian. Jones's terrified followers were only told they were participating in a drill when the event was over. to become a teacher, and the couple [248] Stephan was accused of involvement in the deaths and placed in a Guyanese prison for three months. UFC Champion punches and chokes comedian Jim Norton. These individuals [4], In 1949, the Moore family returned to California. [3] Her mother, Barbara Ann Covington (19222004) was a homemaker and long-term supporter of the peace movement. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Jon Kimo Prokes I found on Findagrave.com. in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, USA. Members who worked outside of the Temple turned over their income to be used for the benefit of the community. There was an error deleting this problem. "[152] In one incident, Jones drugged Temple member Irene Mason, and while she was unconscious, a cast was put on her arm. If you see me as your savior, I'll be your savior. [70][59], Jones adopted one of the Latter Rain's key doctrines which he continued to promote for the rest of his life: the Manifested Sons of God. [137] In a less successful attempt in 1971, Jones and a large number of his followers visited the tomb and shrine erected for Father Divine shortly after his death. He also had the habit of refusing to respond to anyone who spoke to him first and only engaged in conversations when he started them. [20], A 2018 A&E documentary, Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre, focused on four women who were close to Jim Jones, including Carolyn Moore Layton. 75.0 years . The community was exhausted and overworked. During that period, more than 900 people died including Stephan's mom and some of his siblings. GREAT NEWS! children, Liane, Christa, and Martin. "Brave people who spoke out against the atrocities in Jonestown were taken to the 'medical unit' and put on coma inducing drugs," she said. [249] Jones was found dead on the stage of the central pavilion; he was resting on a pillow near his deck chair with a gunshot wound to his head. [68][69] Peoples Temple hosted a second international Pentecostal convention in 1957 which was again headlined by Branham. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [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. "[49][50], In early 1952, Jones announced to his wife and her family that he would become a Methodist minister, believing the church was ready to "put real socialism into practice. only Congressman believed to be assassinated in the line of [1] Her father, John V Moore (19192019), was a Methodist minister and a conscientious objector during WWII. herself before turning the knife on herself. [241] Peoples Temple's San Francisco headquarters was besieged by the media, angry protestors, and family members of the dead. "[204] Timofeyev declared Jonestown in "harmony of theory" with "Marx, Engels, Lenin" and the "practical implementation of some fundamental features of this theory," and personally thanked Jim Jones. [230] Jones said, "We can check with Russia to see if theyll take us in immediately; otherwise, we die," asking, "You think Russias gonna want us with all this stigma?"[231]. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jim Jon Prokes. Jones recruited 50 new members to Peoples Temple in the first few months. I mean, I was so aggressive and hostile, I was ready to kill. Jonestown was a community [24], Further attacking traditional Christianity, Jones authored and circulated a tract entitled "The Letter Killeth", criticizing the King James Bible, and dismissing King James as a slave owner and a capitalist who was responsible for the corrupt translation of scripture. Friends can be as close as family. death. [21] At times, he would put other children into life-threatening situations and tell them he was guided by the Angel of Death. The investigation caused alarm within the Temple. [100] Jones studied the local economy and receptiveness of racial minorities to his message, but found language to be a barrier. On Nov. 18, 1978, Jim Jones directed his followers to kill a U.S. congressman and numerous journalists who had come to Jonestown. [31], In high school, Jones continued to stand out from his peers. Death. Michael was born in 1947. Search above to list available cemeteries. Place of Birth : Oakland, California. Jim Jon Prokes. Jones began to use the denominational connection to promote Peoples Temple as part of the 1.5 million member denomination. He later moved the Temple to California in the mid-1960s, and gained notoriety with the move of the Temples headquarters to San Francisco in the early 1970s. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The thought was, infiltrate the church. [213] Jones's orders were increasingly erratic. He also permitted a few chosen members of his inner circle to eat from his personal supplies, and they appeared to be in much better health than the other residents. Along with other inner circle members, she assisted in the planning of the mass murder - suicide that took place in Jonestown, Guyana on November 18, 1978. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Jim Jones 1931 - 1978 . Movies. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Jonestown Massacre Victims. [21] One neighbor of the Jones family even stated that Jones killed a cat with a knife for one of these funerals. They took part in services four times a week while attending a summer religious convention at a nearby Pentecostal church. By 1973, Peoples Temple reached 2,570 members,[114] with 36,000 subscribers to its fundraising newsletter. The official autopsy conducted by Guyanese coroner Cyril Mootoo in December 1978 confirmed Jones' cause of death as suicide. Layton's affidavit also stated that Jonestown residents were being deliberately starved:[201] "There was rice for breakfast, rice water soup for lunch, and rice and beans for dinner. Life Expectancy. "Others had a python wrapped around their neck. Jones was facing increasing scrutiny in the summer of 1978 when he hired JFK assassination conspiracy theorists Mark Lane and Donald Freed to help make the case of a "grand conspiracy" against the Temple by U.S. intelligence agencies. Her period of absence was explained as the result of an imprisonment in Mexico while on a secret mission for the Temple. He was fascinated by their pomp, their cohesion, and Hitler's total power. DOCTRINES/BELIEFS CONCERNING WOMEN'S ROLES While never occupying a public position within the Temple, Carolyn became known as Jones' "Go to Guy". On November 18, 1978, he held a mass murder-suicide because the Soviet Union will not take them in. to our database of 147 people with the last name Prokes that have a birth and death date listed. [220] Jones hosted a reception for the delegation that evening at the central pavilion in Jonestown, during which Temple member Vernon Gosney passed a note meant for Ryan to NBC reporter Don Harris, requesting assistance for himself and another Temple member, Monica Bagby, in leaving the settlement. Religion : Family Tree : John Moore Family Tree . [156], Shortly after, eight members of Peoples Temple made accusations of abuse against the Planning Commission and Peoples Temple staff members. Link to family and friends whose lives he impacted. In the 1978 Jonestown massacre, more than 900 Americans drank a poisonous cocktailnot actual Kool-Aidlaced with deadly cyanide. Jones referred to his household as a "rainbow family",[89] and stated: "Integration is a more personal thing with me now. 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