[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. She was the mother of a child by Jones, Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes. The investigation primarily focused on why authorities, especially the United States State Department, were unaware of the abuses in Jonestown. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Jones and Moscone met privately with vice presidential candidate Walter Mondale on his campaign plane days before the 1976 election, leading Mondale to publicly praise the Temple. DOCTRINES/BELIEFS CONCERNING WOMEN'S ROLES For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. All the victims died In 1956, Jones made his first visit to investigate Father Divine's Peace Mission in Philadelphia. They conducted investigations at the time, but they found no evidence of wrongdoing. [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 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. Also known as Kimo Layton. He lived in San Francisco, California before he moved to Jonestown, Guyana. In the 1978 Jonestown massacre, more than 900 Americans drank a poisonous cocktailnot actual Kool-Aidlaced with deadly cyanide. [241][240] Survivor Tim Carter has suggested that, like a previous practice, that day's lunch of grilled cheese sandwiches may have been tainted with sedatives to subdue members of the cult. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Try again. [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. [109], Jones taught his followers that the ends justify the means and authorized them to achieve his vision by any means necessary. [260], Since the Jonestown Massacre, a massive amount of literature and study has been produced on the subject. [8] The couple married in the summer of 1967. medical [2] There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. [24] Jones fathered Jim Jon (Kimo) with Temple member Carolyn Layton. located in the northern part of Guyana which was His wife Marceline apparently protested against killing the children; she was forcibly restrained and then joined the other adults in poisoning herself after the children had died. substances, such as potassium cyanide, Valium, chloral Buildings fell into disrepair and weeds encroached on fields. They accused members of Planning Commission of being homosexuals and questioned their true commitment to socialism, before leaving the Peoples Temple. [256] Graham was joined by other prominent Christian leaders in alleging that Jones was demonically possessed. What is Jim's ethnicity and where did his parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? notable was, United States Congressman, Leo Ryan, who is the His mother, Carolyn, and maternal Aunt, Ann Elizabeth Moore, were interred in Davis Cemetery in California. [110] Winberg took over leadership of the Indianapolis church when Jones departed. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Jones and the events that occurred at Jonestown have had a defining influence on society's perception of cults. 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. [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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Jones became progressively more controlling of his followers in Peoples Temple, which at its peak had over 3,000 members. Deborah Layton was born on February 7, 1953 in Tooele, Utah, USA. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [153] In other instances, Jones had someone from his inner circle enter the prayer line for healing of cancer. [202], Jones attempted to negotiate for his commune to resettle in the Soviet Union. [204][203], Jones's paranoia increased in Jonestown as he became fearful of a government raid on the commune. [188] After Timothy Stoen also left Peoples Temple in June 1977, Jones kept the child at his own home in Jonestown. (February 19, 1944 - November 18, 1978), She By 1978, reports surfaced of human rights abuses and accusations that people were being held in Jonestown against their will. [237], It is not clear if some initially thought the exercise was another White Night rehearsal. [8], Some who were close to Carolyn noted a change in her personality after she began her affair with Jones, from an amusing and free-thinking young woman to a "ruthless authoritarian". The identity of that enemy changed over time from the Ku Klux Klan, to Nazis, to redneck vigilantes, and finally the American government. Willie Brown spoke out against the Temple's purported enemies at a rally that was attended by Harvey Milk and Assemblyman Art Agnos. 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. -. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Most were required to perform manual labor from early morning until evening. [14], Myrtle Kennedy, the wife of the Nazarene Church's pastor, developed a special attachment to Jones. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She worked for the summer as an elevator operator in San Francisco. [21] One neighbor of the Jones family even stated that Jones killed a cat with a knife for one of these funerals. Ijames, who returned from Jonestown to take leadership in San Francisco earlier in 1978, was left to address the public. He had established himself as an outcast among his friends by the time he started high school and was growingly despised by the locals. [251] The autopsy showed high levels of the barbiturate pentobarbital in Jones' body, which may have been lethal to humans who had not developed physiological tolerance. [218] His delegation included relatives of Temple members, an NBC camera crew, and reporters for several newspapers. We must die with some dignity." [110], In California, Jones took a job as a history and government teacher at an adult education school in Ukiah. GREAT NEWS! 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. [37][38] Jones and his mother lost the financial support of their relatives following the divorce. Jim Jones was an American cult leader. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Try again later. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. In 1963, she graduated high school in Chico. [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. Age at Death : 3. Others hid in the dormitories or were away from the community on business when the death ritual unfolded. Christa and Martin, and then Liane helped her mother kill [206] Sometimes he would have his guards hide in the forest and shoot their firearms to simulate an attack. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Resend Activation Email. [74], Jones established a Planning Commission made up of his lieutenants to direct the Peoples Temples' communal lifestyle. when he died at the age of 3. Prokes family member is 75. Who is Jim Prokes to you? Jim Jon Prokes was born on January 31, 1975 in Oakland, Alameda County, California United States, and died at age 3 years old on November 18, 1978 in Guyana. I shall be back. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [230] Jones directed that the children be killed first. [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. As Jones gradually separated from Pentecostalism and the Latter Rain movement, he sought an organization that would be open to all of his beliefs. Jim Jon Prokes. In those days a parent was supposed to go with a child to school functions. California Davis, where she was studying The recording became known as the "Death Tape". 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. Jones led them in prayers, chanting, and singing to ward off the impending attack. "Others had a python wrapped around their neck. [201], The situation at Jonestown was deteriorating in 1978. [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. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. Members who joined Peoples Temple turned over all their assets to the church in exchange for free room and board. 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. as they were leaving Guyana. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart [74] Jones feared losing the church's tax-exempt status and having to report his financial dealings to the Internal Revenue Service. memorial page for Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes (31 Jan 1975-18 Nov 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31101188, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland . [6] In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, the Jones family was evicted from their home for failure to make mortgage payments. (Student of hers at PVHS 19681970).The couple left Davis and moved to Potter Valley,[4] not far from Ukiah. [4], On Christmas Eve of 1947, Barbara was hospitalised due to complications of an ectopic pregnancy. Large community outreach projects were organized, and Temple members were bussed to perform work and community service across the region. [86] In 1961, Jones suffered a collapse and was hospitalized. Carolyn Layton and Maria Katsaris died by taking poison. In 1955, they assigned a new pastor to the Laurel Street Tabernacle who enforced their denominational ban on healing revivals. officer Mike Prokes. The new home, where Jones grew up, lacked plumbing and electricity. Religion : Family Tree : John Moore Family Tree . [201] According to Layton, one of the ways that members of the cult were controlled was by being sent to the ""extended care unit." [248] Stephan was accused of involvement in the deaths and placed in a Guyanese prison for three months. Year should not be greater than current year. [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. 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. Of these victims, the most This is not the way for people who are socialists or communists to die. Despite attending churches every week, Jones privately pressed his wife to accept atheism. becomes full [107] To raise money, Jones briefly returned to the revival circuit, traveling and holding healing campaigns with Latter Rain groups. Unlock the mysteries of your family history and explore the rich tapestry of your past with AncientFaces. 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. Please try again later. Port Kaituma. [120] Jones referred to traditional Christianity's view of God as a "Sky God" who was "no God at all". [74] Jones eventually separated from the Latter Rain movement following a bitter disagreement with Branham in which Jones prophesied Branham's death. [249], Investigations into the Jonestown massacre were conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Congress. Guyanese soldiers guarding the embassy refused to let them in after hearing about the shootings at the Port Kaituma airstrip. He was admitted to the hospital on a Tuesday night and died at 1:21 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 1990. In contrast to his peers, Jones was known to dress in his Sunday church clothes every day of the week. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. 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 court file was sealed, and the judge ordered that records of the arrest be destroyed. Instead, he consumed more substantial meals that frequently contained meat while "claiming problems with his blood sugar". Three high-ranking Temple survivors claimed they were given an assignment and thereby escaped death. 36 death records, 20 followers 6.95k+ favorites. In 1970, Jones [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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [248], Members of Jones's family, including his wife, four children and their spouses, and five grandchildren died in Jonestown. Her body was one of only seven out of the 909 casualties in Jonestown to be autopsied. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? to our database of 147 people with the last name Prokes that have a birth and death date listed. [54][55] Jones continued to visit and speak at Pentecostal churches while serving as Methodist student pastor. His son Stephan speculated that his father may have directed someone else to shoot him. On Nov. 18, 1978, Jim Jones directed his followers to kill a U.S. congressman and numerous journalists who had come to Jonestown. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [19], Carolyn died of cyanide poisoning in Jones' cabin on November 18. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. What schools or universities did Jim attend? When we share what we know, together we discover more. ). This browser does not support getting your location. "[127] In a 1976 interview, Jones claimed to be an agnostic and/or an atheist. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [72] By the late 1960s, Jones came to teach he was a manifestation of "Christ the Revolution". [155] Reports of Case's activity reached Jones, who became increasingly paranoid that the authorities were after him. Always was alone. Learn more about merges. Jones' mother was urged to control his behaviour by many individuals in Lynn, but she refused. 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. In Georgetown, Guyana, Temple member Sharon Amos killed her three children and herself. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [17] Jones developed a desire to become a preacher as a child and he began to practice preaching in private. Jim Jones and His People, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Jones&oldid=1140589905, Activists for African-American civil rights, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) clergy, Religious leaders from the San Francisco Bay Area, American people who self-identify as being of Native American descent, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Gunshot to the head (consistent with suicide). Jones's parents separated in 1945 and they eventually divorced. [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. Select the next to any field to update. They sometimes resorted to foraging in the nearby forest and fields to supplement their diet. Grief Support. These drugs included thorazine, sodium pentathol, chloral hydrate, demerol, and valium. Carolyn was sent to live with her grandparents back in California while her mother recovered. [42][24], Jones and Baldwin continued their relationship while he attended college, and the couple married on June 12, 1949. [12][13] Jones was cared for by the female residents of Lynn, and they frequently invited him into their houses to give him food, clothing, and other gifts. [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. Jones promoted the commune as a means to create both a "socialist paradise" and a "sanctuary" from the media scrutiny in San Francisco. Better known as : Date of Birth : 1/31/1975. Although individuals and groups had provided tips to the FBI about Peoples Temple, no investigation was made before the massacre. This browser does not support getting your location.