A system error has occurred. Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time. Jones complained of high blood pressure that he had had since the early 1950s, small strokes, weight loss of 30 to 40 pounds in the last two weeks of Jonestown, temporary blindness, convulsions, and in late October to early November 1978 while he was ill in his cabin, grotesque swelling of the extremities. Failed to remove flower. Carolyn found a job as a physical education and social studies teacher at Potter Valley High School. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [17] Jones developed a desire to become a preacher as a child and he began to practice preaching in private. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [233][234] A drink mixture of Flavor Aid and cyanide was handed out to the members of the community to drink. This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 21:51. 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. 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. 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. In 1978, she was observed shooting him up with a substance he claimed was Vitamin B-12. He was admitted to the hospital on a Tuesday night and died at 1:21 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 1990. Together, they informed the Moores that they were in love. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Jones' mother was urged to control his behaviour by many individuals in Lynn, but she refused. [84][85] Peoples Temple became a target of white supremacists. They escaped into the jungle to avoid being killed. in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. "[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. He lived in San Francisco, California before he moved to Jonestown, Guyana. The Peoples Temple had over $10 million ($42,707,304 in 2020 dollars) in assets at the time. UFC Champion punches and chokes comedian Jim Norton. Jones led them in prayers, chanting, and singing to ward off the impending attack. [239] Then Liane assisted Sharon in cutting her own throat, after which Liane killed herself.[239]. Race : Caucasian. Tim's. [84] When swastikas were painted on the homes of two black families, Jones walked through the neighborhood, comforted the local black community and counseled white families not to move. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Suzanne Jones Honciano I found on Findagrave.com. [229], Later the same day, November 18, 1978, Jones received word that his security guards failed to kill all of Ryan's party. He found it difficult to walk without assistance around this time, but it cleared up by Leo Ryan's visit. "[127] In a 1976 interview, Jones claimed to be an agnostic and/or an atheist. [211] Meals were meager and workers were often hungry. Jones became progressively more controlling of his followers in Peoples Temple, which at its peak had over 3,000 members. [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. Among the followers Jones took to Guyana was John Victor Stoen. 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. [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. Some very weak and elderly members received one egg per day." In July 1965, Jones and his followers began moving to their new location in Redwood Valley, California, near the city of Ukiah. He constantly pressed his followers to be aggressive in promoting and fulfilling his beliefs. [218] His delegation included relatives of Temple members, an NBC camera crew, and reporters for several newspapers. Political pressures which resulted from Jones's actions caused hospital officials to desegregate the wards. [46][47], After attending Indiana University for two years, the couple relocated to Indianapolis in 1951. [4], Throughout her school years, Carolyn was a high achiever with an active social life. Jones promoted the commune as a means to create both a "socialist paradise" and a "sanctuary" from the media scrutiny in San Francisco. [17], Along with members of Jonestown's medical staff, Carolyn was aware of Jones' abuse of pharmaceuticals. Temple defector Deborah Layton described the event in an affidavit: Everyone, including the children, was told to line up. [15], Carolyn divided her time between Jonestown and the Temple's headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, often working as a shortwave radio operator. as they were leaving Guyana. With that reasoning, Jones and several members argued the group should commit "revolutionary suicide". Select the next to any field to update. When we share what we know, together we discover more. Nov 18 1978. By the end of 1961, Indianapolis was a far more racially integrated city, and "Jim Jones was almost entirely responsible. Jan 31, 1975 - Nov 18, 1978 . I found something dear today. Try again later. You will live forever in our memories and hearts. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Thanks for your help! [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. [219] The group arrived in the Guyanese capital of Georgetown on November 15. The new home, where Jones grew up, lacked plumbing and electricity. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart Jones was the leader of the cult and ordered his followers to drink cyanide-laced punch, which they did. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [113], In 1968, the Peoples Temple's California location was admitted to the Disciples of Christ. [138] At a banquet that evening, Jones's followers seized control of the event and Jones addressed Divine's followers, again claiming that he was Father Divine's successor. They subsequently expelled Peoples Temple from their denomination. [7] Ultimately, Jones's involvement in organising baseball leagues ended when he callously murdered a dog in front of players by dropping it from a window. [171] Once they arrived in Jonestown, Jones prevented members from leaving the settlement. People's Temple settlement of Jonestown. [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. officer Mike Prokes. [81], In 1960, Indianapolis Mayor Charles Boswell appointed Jones director of the local human rights commission. She is known for Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006), In Search . [213] Jones's orders were increasingly erratic. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Jones distinguished himself through civil rights activism, founding the Temple as a fully integrated congregation, and promoting socialism. [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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Suzanne Jones Honciano memorial. [112] Jones planted loyal members of Peoples Temple in the classes to help him with recruitment. based on information from your browser. [16] Together with Harriet Tropp and Johnny Brown Jones, Carolyn formed Jonestown's "Administrative Triumvirate", which was responsible for supervising the activities of eight department heads. Menu. [28] One childhood friend recalled Jones shouting "Heil Hitler!" [258] The Disciples issued a press release disavowing Jones and reported that the community in Jonestown was not affiliated with their denomination. [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. [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. [257], Disciples of Christ responded to the Jonestown deaths with significant changes for ministerial ethics and a new process to remove ministers. 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? Carolyn Moore Layton was one of the top I mean, I was so aggressive and hostile, I was ready to kill. Jones's message of economic socialism and racial equality, along with the integrated nature of Peoples Temple, proved attractive, especially to students and racial minorities. John was disturbed by what he perceived as the worshipful tone of the letters, particularly with regard to the Temple's pastor, Jim Jones. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [244] This resulted in the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act until September 11, 2001. [32] Jones went by the nickname 'Jimmy' during his youth,[33] and almost always carried his Bible with him. His body was found just outside of Jones's house. Financial issues and low attendance forced Jones to sell the Peoples Temple church building and relocate to a smaller building nearby. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Her sexual relationship with Jones led to the birth of their son Jim-Jon Prokes (1975-1978), known as Kimo in the community. On January 31, 1975, Carolyn gave birth to a son, Jim Jon Prokes nicknamed 'Kimo'. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I found a sense of being that makes up for all the hours and energy placed in a fight. [1][2][3] Jones was of Irish and Welsh descent; he and his mother both claimed to also have some Cherokee ancestry,[4] but there is no evidence of this. Family members linked to this person will appear here. They took part in services four times a week while attending a summer religious convention at a nearby Pentecostal church. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There is a problem with your email/password. John Victor Stoen died in Jonestown. cemeteries found in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Over the following two months, over a thousand of his followers joined him there, including Carolyn. There was a problem getting your location. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [24] One Jones biographer suggested that he developed his unusual interests because he found it difficult to make friends. Jones confronted Divine's wife and claimed to be the reincarnation of Father Divine. GREAT NEWS! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [21] Episode 14 of Criminal Broads, a podcast about women on the wrong side of the law, closely covers Layton's story.[22]. There is a problem with your email/password. [4], In 1949, the Moore family returned to California. [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. [14] She gave Jones a Bible and encouraged him to study it, teaching him to follow the holiness code of the Nazarene Church. [109], Jones taught his followers that the ends justify the means and authorized them to achieve his vision by any means necessary. [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. The memo discusses several options for the people of Jonestown in the face of mounting pressures on the community, including (but not limited to) a "final stand" involving the deaths of the entire population. After a period of reflection, some admitted they had been tricked by Jones. [21] One neighbor of the Jones family even stated that Jones killed a cat with a knife for one of these funerals. [18][22] Jones claimed to have unique abilities, such as the capacity to fly. In 1954 the Joneses adopted their first child, Agnes, who was part Native American. [112] In 1967, Jones's followers coaxed another 75 members of the Indianapolis congregation to move to California. to our database of 147 people with the last name Prokes that have a birth and death date listed. jones had been a methodist reverend in indiana, where for ten years he'd led an increasingly areligious social group he called the peoples . [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. [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. On November 18, 1978, 909 Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Jim Jon Prokes. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. formed by People's Templeled by their cult Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Suzanne Honciano (31289069)? [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. in California and after the group's move [228] NBC cameraman Bob Brown was able to capture footage of the first few seconds of the shooting at the Otter, just before he himself was killed by the gunmen. Disciples of Christ found Peoples Temple to be "an exemplary Christian ministry overcoming human differences and dedicated to human services. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. After being "healed" the person would pretend to cough up their tumor, which was actually a chicken gizzard. [8], Carolyn telephoned Jones to come over and meet her parents. It was several weeks before her separation-anxiety seemed to be under control. 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]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Members who worked outside of the Temple turned over their income to be used for the benefit of the community. Diego State University. [32] His religious views alienated him from other young people. 72 years shorter than Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. and her nephew, Kimo Layton also known as Jim Jon Prokes (born January 31, 1975 in Oakland, California) in Jonestown, Guyana on November 18, 1978. . [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. Jones saw a need for publicity, and began seeking a way to popularize his ministry and recruit members. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Then, over 900 people faithful to Jones imbibed cyanide-laced Fla-Vor-Aid and died. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [36] Jones moved to Richmond, Indiana with his mother, where he graduated from Richmond High School in December 1948 early and with honors. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. Ijames, who returned from Jonestown to take leadership in San Francisco earlier in 1978, was left to address the public. Willie Brown spoke out against the Temple's purported enemies at a rally that was attended by Harvey Milk and Assemblyman Art Agnos. Stepson of Michael Prokes. [107] Possibly to distract Peoples Temple members from the issues facing their group, he told his Indiana congregation that the world would be engulfed by nuclear war on July 15, 1967, leading to a new socialist Eden on Earth, and that the Temple must move to Northern California for safety. [54][58] In 1953, Jones began attending and preaching at the Laurel Street Tabernacle in Indianapolis, a Pentecostal Assemblies of God church. Weve updated the security on the site. In both 1974 and 1977 the Disciples leadership received allegations of abuse at Peoples Temple. [35] At times, he would even interrupt other young people's events and insist that they read the Bible with him.[35]. cemeteries found in Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Jones held healing revivals there until 1955 and began to travel and speak at other churches in the Latter Rain movement. Did Jim finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? [74], Historians are divided over whether Jones actually believed his own teachings, or was just using them to manipulate people. [152], Jones also pretended to have "special revelations" about individuals which revealed supposed hidden details of their lives. She is survived by two children. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Two or three times a week we had vegetables. Better known as : Date of Birth : 1/31/1975. Also, another five individuals [71][59][69] Jones learned some of his most successful recruitment tactics from Branham. 1956 - 1978. [82] Jones ignored Boswell's advice to keep a low profile, however, and he used the position to secure new outlets for his views on local radio and television programs. Jim Jon Prokes 1975 . Figure within the Peoples Temple (19451978), assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, "John V. 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[187] Jones ordered the child to be taken to Guyana in February 1977 to avoid a custody dispute with Grace. [115][71] Jones referred to his views as "Apostolic Socialism". Teacher, radio operator, administrator, accountant. The Messed Up Truth Of Jim Jones. In an article entitled "On Satan and Jonestown", Billy Graham argued that it would be a mistake to identify Jones and his cult as Christian. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Burial. Jones described how he and his father had a disagreement about race and added that they had not spoken for "many, many years" as a result of his father forbidding one of Jones's black friends from entering his home. [170] Jones purported to establish it as a model communist community, adding that the Temple comprised "the purest communists there are". Jones held a faith healing revival meeting wherein he impressed the crowd by claiming to heal a man of cancer; his followers later admitted to helping him stage the "healing". He was seen staggering and urinating in public, but this was due to prostatitis for a short time towards the end of Jonestown in late October 1978, not the entirety of Jonestown. [7] Jones' father belonged to the Indiana branch of the Ku Klux Klan, which enjoyed considerable support in Indiana during the Great Depression. They were released at the end of the inauguration speech of the newly elected Ronald Reagan. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [11] A 1974 affidavit by Marceline Jones requested that all her mothering responsibilities be taken on by Carolyn in the event of her death. Oops, something didn't work. [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. Learn more about merges. Carolyn was sent to live with her grandparents back in California while her mother recovered. mixed with Flavor-Aid. Jim Jon Prokes was born on January 31, 1975 in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States. 2 birth, 36 death, 15 marriage, 4 divorce, View Always was alone. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was ordained as a Christian minister in the Independent Assemblies of God, attracting his first group of followers while participating in the Pentecostal Latter Rain movement and the Healing Revival during the 1950s. Jones was particularly effective at recruitment among the African American attendees at the conventions. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. to become a teacher, and the couple A system error has occurred. [153] In other instances, Jones had someone from his inner circle enter the prayer line for healing of cancer. DOCTRINES/BELIEFS CONCERNING WOMEN'S ROLES Include gps location with grave photos where possible. married in 1967. In 1970, Jones The article convinced Jones that it was time to permanently relocate to South America, and he began to compel members of Peoples Temple to make the move with him. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, According to The Orlando Sentinel, Dr. David M. Gelmont, hospital director of medical intensive care, seemed convinced that Henson, who reportedly suffered two . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [49] Jones and his family faced harassment from government authorities for their affiliation with the Communist Party during 1952. Ryan's delegation left hurriedly the afternoon of November 18 after Ryan narrowly avoided being stabbed by Temple member Don Sly. 36 death records, 20 followers 6.95k+ favorites. Jones had six adoptive children and one biological son with his wife, Marceline Baldwin Jones. This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes who was born on January 31, 1975 and passed away on November 18, 1978. Kimo was 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. They also discussed his desire to return to the United States. 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. Try again. [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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. One elderly woman hid in her dormitory and slept through the event, awaking to find everyone dead. [27] Jones would tell his future wife Marceline that Mao Tse-tung was his hero. [114], Jones developed a theology influenced by the teachings of William Branham and the Latter Rain movement, Father Divine's "divine economic socialism" teachings, and infused with Jones's personal communist worldview. In June 1978, Deborah Layton, a Peoples Temple member who escaped Jonestown six months before the massacre, provided the group with a further affidavit detailing crimes by the Temple and substandard living conditions in Jonestown. Carolyn Louise Moore Layton (July 13, 1945 - November 18, 1978) was a leadership figure within Peoples Temple and a long-term partner of Temple leader Jim Jones.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. we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The group decided on Guyana as a favorable location, citing its recent revolution, socialist government, and the favorable reaction Jones received when he traveled there in 1963. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was the mother of a child by Jones, Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes. Jones claimed he was sent to share the true meaning of the gospel which had been hidden by corrupt leaders. Two more daughters were born: Rebecca (1951) and Annie (1954). [242][237] Furthermore, in a 2007 interview with forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael H. Stone for the program Most Evil, Carter stated his belief that Jones had his guards pose the dead bodies of the Jonestown residents to make it appear that more people had willingly committed suicide. [259] Although Peoples Temple collapsed shortly after the events of 1978, some individuals continued to follow Jones's teachings during the 1980s. [192] Stoen traveled to Washington, D.C., in January 1978 to visit with State Department officials and members of Congress, and wrote a white paper detailing his grievances against Jones and the Temple and to attempt to recover his son. Their disagreement was possibly related to Branham's racial teachings or Branham's increasingly vocal opposition to communism. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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