[252] Jones's body was cremated and his remains were scattered in the Atlantic Ocean. She died of colon cancer. [95][93], In 1961, Jones warned his congregation that he had received visions of a nuclear attack that would devastate Indianapolis. [99] Continuing to Brazil, Jones's family rented a modest three-bedroom home in Belo Horizonte. In the 1978 Jonestown massacre, more than 900 Americans drank a poisonous cocktailnot actual Kool-Aidlaced with deadly cyanide. Tensions began to rise as news spread through the community that some members were attempting to leave. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. As we passed through the line, we were given a small glass of red liquid to drink. He claimed that Nazis and white supremacists would put people of color into concentration camps. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. [257], Disciples of Christ responded to the Jonestown deaths with significant changes for ministerial ethics and a new process to remove ministers. In 1977, she [42][24], Jones and Baldwin continued their relationship while he attended college, and the couple married on June 12, 1949. Jon Jones said the punch you see here is 70%! If you see me as your friend, I'll be your friend. "And Then They Were Gone: Teenagers of Peoples Temple". [201] According to Layton, one of the ways that members of the cult were controlled was by being sent to the ""extended care unit." Jones founded the organization that would become the Peoples Temple in Indianapolis in 1955. In 1963, she graduated high school in Chico. [209] In one 1978 White Night drill, Jones told his followers he was going to distribute poison for everyone to drink in an act of suicide. [35] At times, he would even interrupt other young people's events and insist that they read the Bible with him.[35]. [139], Jones became active in San Francisco politics and was able to gain contact with prominent local and state politicians. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "[127] In a 1976 interview, Jones claimed to be an agnostic and/or an atheist. [30] Jones went to see the Kennedy family in 1942 when they spent the summer in Richmond, Indiana. They escaped into the jungle to avoid being killed. The news report led to an investigation by the Indiana State Psychology Board into Jones's healing practices in 1972. Jones distinguished himself through civil rights activism, founding the Temple as a fully integrated congregation, and promoting socialism. Try again. Two or three times a week we had vegetables. became his mistress. He warned us that the time was not far off when it would become necessary for us to die by our own hands. [176] Despite the negative press prior to his departure, Jones was still well respected outside of Peoples Temple for setting up a racially integrated church which helped the disadvantaged; 68% of Jonestown residents were black. Instead, they will come and shoot their babies, torture their seniors and people living there. 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. In those days a parent was supposed to go with a child to school functions. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. John was a pastor in numerous locales throughout Northern California, including Del Paso Heights, Hayward, and Chico. Ijames, who returned from Jonestown to take leadership in San Francisco earlier in 1978, was left to address the public. Jonestown whose bodies were autopsied upon arriving back to Healthcare, education, and food rations were all in limited supply and the situation was worsening. Photos Courtesy of California Historical Society, [226] The gunmen killed Ryan and four others near a Guyana Airways Twin Otter aircraft. death. Figure within the Peoples Temple (19451978), assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, "John V. 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Try again later. BY ANCESTRY.COM. [12], In 1972, Carolyn's youngest sister, Annie, visited the Temple and was convinced to stay. [112] Jones planted loyal members of Peoples Temple in the classes to help him with recruitment. [78], Jones made a second visit to Father Divine in 1958 to learn more about his practices. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. included People's Temple member, Sharon Amos and her Try again later. See What AncientFaces Does to discover more about the community. Sharon Amos killed her children She said Jones called the Bible a "paper idol" that he wanted to destroy. Son of Carolyn Louise Moore Layton and James Warren Jones. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Resend Activation Email. 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. [261] Numerous documentaries, films, books, poetry, music, and art have covered or been inspired by the events of Jonestown. 65 Shockingly Normal Pictures Of Life For . 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. [191], In the autumn of 1977, Timothy Stoen and other Temple defectors formed a "Concerned Relatives" group because they had family members in Jonestown who were not being permitted to return to the United States. Jones explained that the poison was not real and that we had just been through a loyalty test. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. When we share what we know, together we discover more. [230] Jones directed that the children be killed first. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Prokes (31101188)? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [26][23] Jones's mother usually beat him with a leather belt in order to punish his misbehavior. Weve updated the security on the site. In both 1974 and 1977 the Disciples leadership received allegations of abuse at Peoples Temple. A batch of fruit punch was served to everyone in the pavilion who sat by weeping and waiting for their death. [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. He frequently stole candy from merchants in the town; his mother was required to pay for his thefts. [262] Jim Jones and the events at Jonestown had a defining influence on society's perception of cults. [65][66] According to a newspaper report, regular attendance at Peoples Temple swelled to 1,000 thanks to the publicity Branham provided to Jones and Peoples Temple. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This browser does not support getting your location. Some of these people were used by Jones as sex slaves. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. Please reset your password. [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. michael prokes, after jonestown. This is a carousel with slides. I'm standing there, alone. ", "Accusation of Human Rights Violations by Rev. Learn more about merges. Description. [97] Jones began to look for a way to escape the destruction he believed was imminent. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [96] Like other followers of William Branham who moved to South America during the 1960s, Jones may have been influenced by Branham's 1961 prophecy concerning the destruction of the United States in a nuclear war. [73][125], Jones frequently warned his followers of an imminent apocalyptic nuclear race war. 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) While Larry completed his studies, Carolyn started a teaching credential. Meanwhile, Jones's father was hospitalized multiple times due to his illness. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Suzanne Honciano (31289069)? [157] Jones became convinced he was losing control and needed to relocate Peoples Temple to escape the mounting threats and allegations. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Prokes (31101188)? [128] Marceline admitted in a 1977 New York Times interview that Jones was trying to promote Marxism in the U.S. by mobilizing people through religion. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [244] This resulted in the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act until September 11, 2001. 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. [57] Pentecostalism was in the midst of the Healing Revival and Latter Rain movements during the 1950s. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT [248] Tim and Johnny Cobb, other members of the Temple basketball team, were taken to Jonestown to identify bodies. 1956 - 1978. [57], The Assemblies of God was strongly opposed to the Latter Rain movement. [87], In Indiana, Jones was criticized for his integrationist views. Like Branham, Jones would later claim to be a return of Elijah the Prophet, the voice of God, a manifestation of Christ, and promote the belief that the end of the world was imminent. Failed to delete memorial. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Jonestown was a community located in the northern part of Guyana which was formed by People's Temple led by their cult leader, Jim Jones. Oops, something didn't work. In 1970, Jones and 150 of his followers took a trip to San Francisco's Missionary Baptist Church. 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. 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]. Try again later. She also taught in Jonestown's high school. [6], His father's illness led to financial difficulties, which in turn resulted in intense marital problems between Jones's parents. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [233][234] A drink mixture of Flavor Aid and cyanide was handed out to the members of the community to drink. [110] Russell Winberg, Peoples Temple's assistant pastor, strongly resisted Jones's efforts to move the congregation and warned members that Jones was abandoning Christianity. In July 1965, Jones and his followers began moving to their new location in Redwood Valley, California, near the city of Ukiah. [73], Branham was a major influence on Jones who subsequently adopted elements of Branham's methods, doctrines, and style. In 1980, when he was only 5 years old, on December 8th, ex-Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman in front of his home - the Dakota - in New York City. [253], In a signed note found at the time of her death, Marceline directed that Jones's assets be given to the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. [39] To support himself, Jones began working as an orderly at Richmond's Reid Hospital in 1946. [156], Shortly after, eight members of Peoples Temple made accusations of abuse against the Planning Commission and Peoples Temple staff members. The child's mouth was filled with poison using a syringe without a needle, and Paul then injected more poison into her own mouth. [167], Jones left Ijames to oversee Jonestown while he returned to the United States to continue his efforts to combat the negative press. They conducted investigations at the time, but they found no evidence of wrongdoing. Over the following two months, over a thousand of his followers joined him there, including Carolyn. Annie and another lover and aide of Jones', Maria Katsaris, also shared their quarters, as did Kimo and John Victor Stoen a child Jones claimed to have fathered with a former Temple member, Grace. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Kimo was sadly murdered during the Jonestown massacre in Guyana on November 18, 1978 at age 3. only Congressman believed to be assassinated in the line of "[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. [238] Later, after police arrived at the headquarters, Sharon escorted her children, Liane, Christa, and Martin, into a bathroom. [75], Through the Latter Rain movement, Jones became aware of Father Divine, an African American spiritual leader of the International Peace Mission movement who was often derided by Pentecostal ministers for his claims to divinity. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. A system error has occurred. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones. In 1946, the family moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where John was pastor of Himrod Avenue Baptist Church. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Chapman was found guilty of murder and still remains in jail. Considerations of Jonestown and Peoples Temple Website, No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We must die with some dignity." After spending all day working, the community gathered each evening at the central pavilion to listen to Jones preach. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. His mother, Carolyn, and maternal Aunt, Ann Elizabeth Moore, were interred in Davis Cemetery in California. It was several weeks before her separation-anxiety seemed to be under control. [4], Throughout her school years, Carolyn was a high achiever with an active social life. I know, you are dearly loved. On Nov. 18, 1978, Jim Jones directed his followers to kill a U.S. congressman and numerous journalists who had come to Jonestown. After the meeting, John V Moore concluded of Jones: "A phony preacher. [239] Wielding a kitchen knife, Sharon first killed Christa, and then Martin. [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. [8], Carolyn telephoned Jones to come over and meet her parents. In 1955, they assigned a new pastor to the Laurel Street Tabernacle who enforced their denominational ban on healing revivals. Their disagreement was possibly related to Branham's racial teachings or Branham's increasingly vocal opposition to communism. "[8], Over the years, Carolyn continued to write letters to her family, extolling Jones' virtues and defending the relationship. [27] Jones would tell his future wife Marceline that Mao Tse-tung was his hero. [221] Ryan and his delegation managed to take along 15 Temple members who expressed a desire to leave,[222] and Jones made no attempt to prevent their departure at that time. [34] Jones was a good student who enjoyed debating with his teachers. She worked for the summer as an elevator operator in San Francisco. Sugartown Publishing, 2018. He was just 3 years old. She is survived by two children. 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. ). [19], Carolyn died of cyanide poisoning in Jones' cabin on November 18. He had established himself as an outcast among his friends by the time he started high school and was growingly despised by the locals. Her period of absence was explained as the result of an imprisonment in Mexico while on a secret mission for the Temple. "Others had a python wrapped around their neck. Thanks for your help! Marceline Jones died of poison, while Jim Jones died of a gunshot wound to the head. Jim Jon Prokes lived On November 18, 1978, 909 people died in what was known as "revolutionary suicide." The deaths were the result of poisoning with toxic substances, such as potassium cyanide, Valium . Carolyn Layton and Maria Katsaris died by taking poison. 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. Moscone subsequently appointed Jones as the chairman of the San Francisco Housing Authority Commission.[24][140][141]. Help paint a picture of Jim so that he is always remembered. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [17], Along with members of Jonestown's medical staff, Carolyn was aware of Jones' abuse of pharmaceuticals. The drills served to keep the members of Jonestown fearful of venturing outside of the commune. [32] Jones went by the nickname 'Jimmy' during his youth,[33] and almost always carried his Bible with him. [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. The thought was, infiltrate the church. Jones had a sexual relationship with Grace Stoen, and claimed he was the biological father of John. [217], In November 1978, Congressman Ryan led a fact-finding mission to Jonestown to investigate allegations of human-rights abuses. [28] Jones acted as a dictator over the other kids, ordering them to goosestep together and beating those who disobeyed. Learn more about managing a memorial . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. a In all, there were over 900 who died in Jonestown, including Jim Jones, who was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head. "[124] Drawing on a prophecy in the Book of Revelation, he taught that American capitalist culture was irredeemable "Babylon". This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Jones's strong opposition to the Methodist church's racial segregationist practices was an early strain on their marriage. She was the mother of a child by Jones, Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. GREAT NEWS! [23], Although they had sympathy for Jones because of his poor circumstances, his neighbors reported that he was an unusual child who was obsessed with religion and death. Jones was disturbed by the treatment of the African Americans who were in attendance at a baseball game he attended in Richmond, Indiana. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Of these victims, the most google_ad_client = "ca-pub-4912650406879879"; Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [31], In high school, Jones continued to stand out from his peers. [49] Jones and his family faced harassment from government authorities for their affiliation with the Communist Party during 1952. [7][8] In Lynn, the family attempted to earn an income through farming, but again met with failure when Jones's father's health further deteriorated. [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. [126] While in the United States, Jones feared the public discovering the full extent of his communist views, which he worried would cost him the support of political leaders and risk Peoples Temple being ejected from the Disciples of Christ. Jones took night classes at Butler University to continue his education, finally earning a degree in secondary education in 1961. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Given Names : Jim Jon (Kimo) AKA's : Layton, Kimo. In June 1955, Jones held his first joint meetings with William Branham, a healing evangelist and Pentecostal leader in the global Healing Revival. [74] "Living the Acts of the Apostles" was his euphemism for living a communal lifestyle. Age at Death : 3. Grief Support. 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. Jones had When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, 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. Try again later. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Members who worked outside of the Temple turned over their income to be used for the benefit of the community. Year should not be greater than current year. [165] Ijames was put in charge of the project and oversaw the installation of a power generation station, clearance of fields for farming, and the construction of dormitories to prepare for the first settlers. [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. [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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Jim Jon Prokes was the son of Jim Jones and Carolyn Louise Moore Layton. The court file was sealed, and the judge ordered that records of the arrest be destroyed. Death. After being "healed" the person would pretend to cough up their tumor, which was actually a chicken gizzard. Case reported his findings to the local police, but they took no action. [102] The family moved to Rio de Janeiro in mid-1963, where they worked with the poor in the favelas. [133] Jones began to require sexual favors from the wives of some members of the church,[132] and raped several male members of his congregation. Failed to delete memorial. After a period of reflection, some admitted they had been tricked by Jones. [3] Jones was intrigued by Branham's methods and began performing the same feats. named Kimo Layton Prokes. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Where was Jim born and where did he live? GREAT NEWS! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jim Jon Kimo Prokes memorial. Nov 12, 1898 - Jun 1982 . When he could not get any children to attend his funerals, he would perform the services alone. [160] In October, the group voted unanimously to set up an agricultural commune in Guyana. Some members were coerced to get abortions. married in 1967. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. a student at the University of Over time, as more Temple members perished, the guards themselves were called in to die by poison. He was largely unsuccessful and more stories of abuse in Peoples Temple were leaked to the public. mixed with Flavor-Aid. supporters. Jones reluctantly returned to Indiana. Jones was well-regarded by the senior management, but staff members later recalled that Jones exhibited disturbing behavior towards some patients and coworkers. Jones began dating a nurse-in-training named Marceline Baldwin while he was working at Reid Hospital. Jones's initial popularity arose from his joint campaign appearances with the movements' prominent leaders, William Branham and Joseph Mattsson-Boze, and their endorsement of his ministry. [120] Instead, Jones claimed to be God, and no God beside him.[121]. [131], The first known cases of serious abuse in Peoples Temple arose in California as the Planning Commission carried out discipline against members who were not fulfilling Jones's vision or following the rules. [2] [126], Jones grew the Temple by purposefully targeting other churches. [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. [229], The five killed at the airstrip were Ryan, Harris, Brown, San Francisco Examiner photographer Greg Robinson, and Temple member Patricia Parks. One elderly woman hid in her dormitory and slept through the event, awaking to find everyone dead. Jones' news readings usually portrayed the U.S. as a "capitalist" and "imperialist" villain, while casting "socialist" leaders, such as Kim Il-sung,[183] Robert Mugabe,[184] and Joseph Stalin[185] in a positive light. [14] She gave Jones a Bible and encouraged him to study it, teaching him to follow the holiness code of the Nazarene Church. [188] After Timothy Stoen also left Peoples Temple in June 1977, Jones kept the child at his own home in Jonestown. There was an error deleting this problem. [120] Jones referred to traditional Christianity's view of God as a "Sky God" who was "no God at all". [87] His wife confided to her friends that he was becoming increasingly paranoid and fearful. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [140][146][147] Jones forged alliances with key columnists and others at the San Francisco Chronicle and other press outlets that gave Jones favorable press during his early years in California. One drill, in September 1977, lasted for six days. They subsequently expelled Peoples Temple from their denomination. [3] Her mother, Barbara Ann Covington (19222004) was a homemaker and long-term supporter of the peace movement. [202], Jones attempted to negotiate for his commune to resettle in the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union publicly distanced itself from Jones and what they called his "bastardization" of the concept of revolutionary suicide. Thanks to their growing numbers, Jones and Peoples Temple played an instrumental role in George Moscone's election as mayor in 1975. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. When the time came when we should have dropped dead, Rev.