[120] Instead, Jones claimed to be God, and no God beside him.[121]. Jones had a sexual relationship with Grace Stoen, and claimed he was the biological father of John. She also taught in Jonestown's high school. Christa and Martin, and then Liane helped her mother kill -. [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. Jones was ordained as a Disciples minister at a time when the requirements for ordination varied greatly and Disciples membership was open to any church. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! After the day's work ended, Temple members would attend several hours of activities in a pavilion, including classes in socialism. As we passed through the line, we were given a small glass of red liquid to drink. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Jones began progressively implementing the disciplinary practices he learned from Father Divine which increasingly took control over the lives of members of Peoples Temple.[76][77]. We have set your language to This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 20:06. Failed to remove flower. Also known as Kimo Layton. children, Liane, Christa, and Martin. The United States military organized an airlift to bring the remains back to the United States to be buried. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. followed Jones to Guyana and the Kimo was When she regained consciousness, she was told she had fallen and broken her arm and taken to the hospital. At the end of the event, he began attacking and condemning Baptist teachings and encouraging the members to abandon their church and join him. Make sure that the file is a photo. By 1969, Jones increased the membership in Peoples Temple in California to 300. [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. [157] Jones became convinced he was losing control and needed to relocate Peoples Temple to escape the mounting threats and allegations. [231][a] Jones recorded the entire death ritual on audio tape. One elderly woman hid in her dormitory and slept through the event, awaking to find everyone dead. [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. His son Stephan speculated that his father may have directed someone else to shoot him. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Jon Kimo Prokes I found on Findagrave.com. Considerations of Jonestown and Peoples Temple Website, [30] Jones went to see the Kennedy family in 1942 when they spent the summer in Richmond, Indiana. In early 1954 Jones was dismissed from his position in the Methodist Church, ostensibly for stealing church funds,[56] though he later claimed he left the church because its leaders forbade him from integrating blacks into his congregation. Jones died from a gunshot wound to the head- it is suspected his death was a suicide. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Thousands were sold in the first month. "[124] Drawing on a prophecy in the Book of Revelation, he taught that American capitalist culture was irredeemable "Babylon". [114], Explaining the nature of sin, Jones stated, "If you're born in capitalist America, racist America, fascist America, then you're born in sin. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jim Jon Prokes. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. GREAT NEWS! "Brave people who spoke out against the atrocities in Jonestown were taken to the 'medical unit' and put on coma inducing drugs," she said. The thought was, infiltrate the church. Ryan's delegation left hurriedly the afternoon of November 18 after Ryan narrowly avoided being stabbed by Temple member Don Sly. He was fascinated by their pomp, their cohesion, and Hitler's total power. [262] Jim Jones and the events at Jonestown had a defining influence on society's perception of cults. [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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I found something dear today. [5] She was concerned with social justice and identified as a Communist. Jones and the events that occurred at Jonestown have had a defining influence on society's perception of cults . Those who refused to drink were injected with cyanide via syringe. Within a month, the Moores were receiving letters from their daughter about her progressive new church, Peoples Temple. Jones began to propagate his belief in what he termed "Translation" once his followers settled in Jonestown, claiming that he and his followers would all die and live blissfully together in the afterlife. The investigation caused alarm within the Temple. Given Names : Jim Jon (Kimo) AKA's : Layton, Kimo. In a subsequent healing service, Jones removed her cast off in front of the congregation and told them she was healed. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Suzanne Honciano (31289069)? Jones took night classes at Butler University to continue his education, finally earning a degree in secondary education in 1961. [178] The work week was shortened to eight hours a day for five days a week in the middle of 1978 after Jones' health started to fail and his wife started taking on more of the management of Jonestown's activities. Port Kaituma. [229], Later the same day, November 18, 1978, Jones received word that his security guards failed to kill all of Ryan's party. In 1965, Jones moved the Temple to California. One man was forced into 'the box' underground where he stayed for days/weeks. [241], American Christian leaders denounced Jones as Satanic and asserted that he and his teachings were in no way connected to traditional Christianity. Although individuals and groups had provided tips to the FBI about Peoples Temple, no investigation was made before the massacre. Jones did not enjoy participating in sports because he detested losing, so he coached teams for younger children instead. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [202], Jones attempted to negotiate for his commune to resettle in the Soviet Union. As Jones gradually separated from Pentecostalism and the Latter Rain movement, he sought an organization that would be open to all of his beliefs. [87] His wife confided to her friends that he was becoming increasingly paranoid and fearful. [120] Jones referred to traditional Christianity's view of God as a "Sky God" who was "no God at all". Jones developed connections with prominent California politicians and was appointed as chairman of the San Francisco Housing Authority Commission in 1975. "[29], Tim Reiterman, a journalist and biographer of Jones, wrote that Jones's attraction to religion was strongly influenced by his desire for a family. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "[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. YouTube. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. [98], Jones made a stop in Georgetown, Guyana on his way to Brazil. He constantly pressed his followers to be aggressive in promoting and fulfilling his beliefs. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Lessons on Soviet affiliations, Jones' crises, and the alleged "mercenaries" dispatched by Tim Stoen, who had defected from the Temple and turned against the group, were the topic of adult midnight lectures and classroom discussions of Jones' discourses about revolution and adversaries. [71] William Branham and the Latter Rain movement promoted the belief that individuals could become manifestations of God with supernatural gifts and superhuman abilities. forced her and Larry to divorce and she [116] Jones concealed the communist aspects of his teachings until the late 1960s, following the relocation of Peoples Temple to California, where he began to gradually introduce his full beliefs to his followers. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [107] To raise money, Jones briefly returned to the revival circuit, traveling and holding healing campaigns with Latter Rain groups. During her pregnancy, Carolyn pressured her father to perform her wedding by proxy to a Temple member named Mike Prokes, so that her child would be legitimate. Over the following two months, over a thousand of his followers joined him there, including Carolyn. Son of Carolyn Louise Moore Layton and James Warren Jones. [175] Jones began moving the Temple's financial assets overseas and started to sell off property in the United States. [108][109], [108][109] During 1964, Jones made multiple trips to California to find a suitable location to relocate. Ann Moore also died of a gunshot wound to the head. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [51][53], In the summer of 1952, Jones was hired as student pastor to the children at the Sommerset Southside Methodist Church,[46] where he launched a project to create a playground that would be open to children of all races. Jim Jon Prokes was born on January 31, 1975 in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Two or three times a week we had vegetables. to become a teacher, and the couple included People's Temple member, Sharon Amos and her [11], Carolyn was one of an elite group of staff who had access to the Temple's financial assets and, along with other members of this group, was responsible for moving thousands of dollars into offshore accounts, making real estate investments, and setting up dummy business fronts. google_ad_slot = "7914540093"; Some records say birthdate is 1/30/1975. Add Jim's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. His mother, Carolyn, and maternal Aunt, Ann Elizabeth Moore, were interred in Davis Cemetery in California. [230] Jones directed that the children be killed first. U.S. Representative Leo Ryan led a delegation to the commune in November of that year to investigate these reports. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. . [14], Myrtle Kennedy, the wife of the Nazarene Church's pastor, developed a special attachment to Jones. He claimed that Nazis and white supremacists would put people of color into concentration camps. She said Jones called the Bible a "paper idol" that he wanted to destroy. He frequently confronted them for drinking beer, smoking, and dancing. Jones led them in prayers, chanting, and singing to ward off the impending attack. 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; (?) Verify and try again. [161], In a newspaper interview, Jones indicated that he would rather settle his commune in a communist country like China or the Soviet Union, and was saddened about his inability to do so. 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[238] Later, after police arrived at the headquarters, Sharon escorted her children, Liane, Christa, and Martin, into a bathroom. [249], Investigations into the Jonestown massacre were conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Congress. [4] Although his strange religious practices stood out the most to his neighbors, they reported that he misbehaved in more serious ways. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. We must die with some dignity." Carolyn was sent to live with her grandparents back in California while her mother recovered. While never occupying a public position within the Temple, Carolyn became known as Jones' "Go to Guy". Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Carolyn found a job as a physical education and social studies teacher at Potter Valley High School. [111] Jones used his position to recruit for Peoples Temple, teaching his students the benefits of Marxism and lecturing on religion. [240] Some slipped into the jungle just as the death ritual began; one man hid in a ditch. [84][85] Peoples Temple became a target of white supremacists. [244] This resulted in the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act until September 11, 2001. [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. [223], Marceline Jones announced on the public address system that everything was fine and urged locals to go back to their houses after Ryan left Jonestown for Port Kaituma. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Jones began dating a nurse-in-training named Marceline Baldwin while he was working at Reid Hospital. Jan 31 1975. Many parents decided to keep their kids away from Jones as a result of the issue. Failed to delete memorial. John Victor Stoen died in Jonestown. death. This is a carousel with slides. [117][116][118], Jones taught that "those who remained drugged with the opiate of religion had to be brought to enlightenment", which he defined as socialism. [48], In 1951, the 20-year-old Jones began attending gatherings of the Communist Party USA in Indianapolis. John's birth certificate listed Timothy Stoen and Grace Stoen as his parents. When US military personnel headed to the settlement called Jonestown in order to recover . [31], In high school, Jones continued to stand out from his peers. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Children who cried about wanting to go back to the States were lowered into a dark well at night. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [155] Reports of Case's activity reached Jones, who became increasingly paranoid that the authorities were after him. Jones said he was a messiah sent to save people. supporters. Jones recruited 50 new members to Peoples Temple in the first few months. 2 birth records, View 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. [21] Jones allegedly committed countless sacrilegious pranks in the churches he attended as a boy, according to claims he made in adult life. The child's mouth was filled with poison using a syringe without a needle, and Paul then injected more poison into her own mouth. Michael was born in 1947. [41] During his time at University, Jones was impressed by a speech which Eleanor Roosevelt delivered about the plight of African-Americans, and he began to espouse support for communism and other radical political views for the first time. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. Circle and one of his closest [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]. Critics and apologists offered a variety of explanations for the events that transpired among Jones's followers. [150] The issue only escalated however, and Lester Kinsolving ran a series of articles targeting Jones and Peoples Temple in the San Francisco Examiner in September 1972. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [105] In late 1963, Archie Ijames sent word that the Temple was about to collapse, and threatened to resign if Jones did not soon return. 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. [24][90], In 1959, they adopted three Korean-American children named Lew, Stephanie, and Suzanne,[91] and encouraged Temple members to adopt orphans from war-ravaged Korea. Jones called the entire community to the central pavilion. Jim Jon Prokes was the son of Jim Jones and Carolyn Louise Moore Layton. herself before turning the knife on herself. While Larry completed his studies, Carolyn started a teaching credential. [74] He frequently prophesied that fires, car accidents, and death or injury would come upon anyone unfaithful to him and his teachings. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Larry was also a substitute teacher in Ukiah Unified School District which included Potter Valley High.When Potter Valley High was closed she taught French at Ukiah High School in nearby Ukiah.