[106], Jones arrived in December 1963 to find Peoples Temple bitterly divided. [152], Jones also pretended to have "special revelations" about individuals which revealed supposed hidden details of their lives. I found something dear today. [43] Marceline was Methodist, and she and Jones immediately fell into arguments about church. [14], Carolyn and Jones began to live together more openly in Jonestown, sharing a cabin. In 1978, she was observed shooting him up with a substance he claimed was Vitamin B-12. In December, Jones and Ijames traveled to Guyana to find a suitable location. In 1978, in the year of Jim Jon Prokes's passing, on November 18th, Jim Jones's Peoples Temple followers committed mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana - where they had moved, from San Francisco, as a group. You can always change this later in your Account settings. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Jon Kimo Prokes I found on Findagrave.com. Healthcare, education, and food rations were all in limited supply and the situation was worsening. He was fascinated by their pomp, their cohesion, and Hitler's total power. [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. According to The Orlando Sentinel, Dr. David M. Gelmont, hospital director of medical intensive care, seemed convinced that Henson, who reportedly suffered two . 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. [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. Carolyn found a job as a physical education and social studies teacher at Potter Valley High School. [6], His father's illness led to financial difficulties, which in turn resulted in intense marital problems between Jones's parents. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The Biography piece is collaborative, where we work together to present the facts. [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. Feb 12, 1909 - Aug 1982 . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [241], American Christian leaders denounced Jones as Satanic and asserted that he and his teachings were in no way connected to traditional Christianity. He nonetheless persisted in saying he had exceptional abilities despite the fall. By the early 1970s, Jones began deriding traditional Christianity as "fly away religion", rejecting the Bible as being a tool to oppress women and non-whites. Son of Carolyn Louise Moore Layton and James Warren Jones. [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. Moscone subsequently appointed Jones as the chairman of the San Francisco Housing Authority Commission.[24][140][141]. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [11] A 1974 affidavit by Marceline Jones requested that all her mothering responsibilities be taken on by Carolyn in the event of her death. leader, Jim Jones. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Teacher, radio operator, administrator, accountant. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? [59] Jones participated in a series of multi-state revival campaigns with Branham in the second half of the 1950s. Jones and the events that occurred at Jonestown have had a defining influence on society's perception of cults. Margaret Prokes. married in 1967. In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Three high-ranking Temple survivors claimed they were given an assignment and thereby escaped death. [8] Although his aunts and uncles lived close by and gave him some supervision, Jones frequently strolled his town's streets naked as a baby with no one watching over him. [26] Although he studied different political systems, Jones did not espouse any radical political views in his youth. [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. 72 years shorter than Jones claimed he was sent to share the true meaning of the gospel which had been hidden by corrupt leaders. They were joined by 37 other famous singers in the recording studio and a phenomena had begun. [12], In 1972, Carolyn's youngest sister, Annie, visited the Temple and was convinced to stay. mixed with Flavor-Aid. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "[152] In one incident, Jones drugged Temple member Irene Mason, and while she was unconscious, a cast was put on her arm. He frequently confronted them for drinking beer, smoking, and dancing. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? I'm standing there, alone. [130], Jones began using illicit drugs after moving to California, which further heightened his paranoia. Share what Jim did for a living or if he had a career or profession. [15], Carolyn divided her time between Jonestown and the Temple's headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, often working as a shortwave radio operator. [74] Jones eventually separated from the Latter Rain movement following a bitter disagreement with Branham in which Jones prophesied Branham's death. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Oops, something didn't work. Although individuals and groups had provided tips to the FBI about Peoples Temple, no investigation was made before the massacre. [46][47], After attending Indiana University for two years, the couple relocated to Indianapolis in 1951. [3] Her mother, Barbara Ann Covington (19222004) was a homemaker and long-term supporter of the peace movement. Also, another five individuals [18] When Jones returned to Lynn in the fall, he upset his neighbourhood by explaining sexual reproduction in detail to young children. [248] Stephan was accused of involvement in the deaths and placed in a Guyanese prison for three months. In 1955, they assigned a new pastor to the Laurel Street Tabernacle who enforced their denominational ban on healing revivals. Oakland, Alameda County, California United States. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Chapman was found guilty of murder and still remains in jail. Age at Death : 3. ", "Accusation of Human Rights Violations by Rev. [27] Jones would tell his future wife Marceline that Mao Tse-tung was his hero. In May 1977, Jones and about 600 of his followers arrived in Jonestown; about 400 more followed in the subsequent months. [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. Resend Activation Email. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? GREAT NEWS! [3] Jones was intrigued by Branham's methods and began performing the same feats. Jonestown was a community [188] After Timothy Stoen also left Peoples Temple in June 1977, Jones kept the child at his own home in Jonestown. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Life Expectancy. It's been 40 years since Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones led more than 900 of his followers to participate in the mass murder-suicide that would become the largest deliberate loss of American civilian life until Sept. 11, 2001. Buildings fell into disrepair and weeds encroached on fields. [84][85] Peoples Temple became a target of white supremacists. 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. The article included allegations by Temple defectors of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.[147][168][169]. He claimed that he had stolen the Pentecostal minister's Bible and had covered Acts 2:38 with cow manure. Concerned the community would not be able to resist an attack, he began holding drills to test their readiness. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [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. Through the conventions and with the support of Branham and Mattsson-Boze, Jones secured connections throughout the Latter Rain movement. Also known as Kimo Layton. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. I found a sense of being that makes up for all the hours and energy placed in a fight. They accused members of Planning Commission of being homosexuals and questioned their true commitment to socialism, before leaving the Peoples Temple. and you'll be alerted when others do the same. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [4], On Christmas Eve of 1947, Barbara was hospitalised due to complications of an ectopic pregnancy. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [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. [110], In California, Jones took a job as a history and government teacher at an adult education school in Ukiah. Jones was the leader of the cult and ordered his followers to drink cyanide-laced punch, which they did. [42][24], Jones and Baldwin continued their relationship while he attended college, and the couple married on June 12, 1949. Jones founded the organization that would become the Peoples Temple in Indianapolis in 1955. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. the average Prokes family member Make sure that the file is a photo. [54][58], Believing that the racially integrated and rapidly growing Latter Rain movement offered him a greater opportunity to become a preacher, Jones successfully convinced his wife to leave the Methodist church and join the Pentecostals. One elderly woman hid in her dormitory and slept through the event, awaking to find everyone dead. Jim Jon Prokes was born in 1975, to Michael Prokes and Carolyn Louise JONES (born Layton). "And Then They Were Gone: Teenagers of Peoples Temple". Year should not be greater than current year. [156], Shortly after, eight members of Peoples Temple made accusations of abuse against the Planning Commission and Peoples Temple staff members. death. During this time, aides prepared a large metal tub with grape Flavor Aid, poisoned with diphenhydramine, promethazine, chlorpromazine, chloroquine, chloral hydrate, diazepam,[224] and cyanide. [154], In 1973, Ross Case, a former follower of Jones, began working with a group in Ukiah to investigate Peoples Temple. The investigation primarily focused on why authorities, especially the United States State Department, were unaware of the abuses in Jonestown. On November 18, 1978, he held a mass murder-suicide because the Soviet Union will not take them in. [17] Jones developed a desire to become a preacher as a child and he began to practice preaching in private. 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 . [54][55] Jones continued to visit and speak at Pentecostal churches while serving as Methodist student pastor. [248] Tim and Johnny Cobb, other members of the Temple basketball team, were taken to Jonestown to identify bodies. Unfortunately, Jim's remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Oakland, California. In 1956, Jones began to be influenced by Father Divine and the Peace Mission movement. She is known for Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006), In Search . 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". Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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). Oakland. John was a pastor in numerous locales throughout Northern California, including Del Paso Heights, Hayward, and Chico. After the meeting, John V Moore concluded of Jones: "A phony preacher. [21] Jones allegedly committed countless sacrilegious pranks in the churches he attended as a boy, according to claims he made in adult life. Religion : Family Tree : John Moore Family Tree . [172] Entertaining movies from Georgetown that the settlers had watched were mostly cancelled in favor of Soviet propaganda shorts and documentaries on American social problems. [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. John was disturbed by what he perceived as the worshipful tone of the letters, particularly with regard to the Temple's pastor, Jim Jones. [113], In 1968, the Peoples Temple's California location was admitted to the Disciples of Christ. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The new home, where Jones grew up, lacked plumbing and electricity. [74], Historians are divided over whether Jones actually believed his own teachings, or was just using them to manipulate people. to become a teacher, and the couple He had established himself as an outcast among his friends by the time he started high school and was growingly despised by the locals. [167], Jones left Ijames to oversee Jonestown while he returned to the United States to continue his efforts to combat the negative press. [175] Jones began moving the Temple's financial assets overseas and started to sell off property in the United States. Resend Activation Email. [250] Jones's body was later moved for examination and embalming. [259] Although Peoples Temple collapsed shortly after the events of 1978, some individuals continued to follow Jones's teachings during the 1980s. In 1963, she graduated high school in Chico. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. they both became devoted followers of Jonestown Massacre Victims. [148], Jones began to receive negative press beginning in October 1971 when reporters covered one of Jones's divine healing services during a visit to his old church in Indianapolis. 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. Jan 31 1975. Jim passed away on month day 1978, at age 3. Members who worked outside of the Temple turned over their income to be used for the benefit of the community. There is a problem with your email/password. based on information from your browser. Jones began dating a nurse-in-training named Marceline Baldwin while he was working at Reid Hospital. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Jones and Peoples Temple remained part of the Disciples until the Jonestown massacre. [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. jones had been a methodist reverend in indiana, where for ten years he'd led an increasingly areligious social group he called the peoples . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [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. 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. [37][38] Jones and his mother lost the financial support of their relatives following the divorce. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. YouTube. Jones had Jones had six adoptive children and one biological son with his wife, Marceline Baldwin Jones. The IAoG had few requirements for ordaining ministers and they were also accepting of divine healing practices. "[81] Peoples Temple contributed $1.1 million ($4,697,803 in 2020 dollars) to the denomination between 1966 and 1977. [59][60][58][61], Jones began to closely associate with the Independent Assemblies of God (IAoG), an international group of churches which embraced the Latter Rain movement. [54][58] In 1953, Jones began attending and preaching at the Laurel Street Tabernacle in Indianapolis, a Pentecostal Assemblies of God church. You are currently not logged in as a member of MyHeritage. In contrast to his peers, Jones was known to dress in his Sunday church clothes every day of the week. [5] She was concerned with social justice and identified as a Communist. 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. . [6] The engagement was dissolved, however, and Carolyn returned to Davis, sharing a house with seven girlfriends. Carolyn Louise Moore Layton was a leadership figure within Peoples Temple and a long-term partner of Temple leader Jim Jones. as a result of knife wounds. "Others had a python wrapped around their neck. Following a period of negative media publicity and reports of abuse at Peoples Temple, Jones ordered the construction of the Jonestown commune in Guyana in 1974 and convinced or compelled many of his followers to live there with him. Considerations of Jonestown and Peoples Temple Website, [119] Jones asserted that traditional Christianity had an incorrect view of God. Instead of implementing the sacraments as prescribed by the Disciples, Jones followed Father Divine's holy communion practices. '", The majority of the community members were minors or the elderly, and the fewer people of working age found it difficult to keep up with the workload required to support the community. The identity of that enemy changed over time from the Ku Klux Klan, to Nazis, to redneck vigilantes, and finally the American government. Better known as : Date of Birth : 1/31/1975. officer Mike Prokes. 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. On at least two occasions during White Nights, after a "revolutionary suicide" vote was reached, a simulated mass suicide was rehearsed. [2] Together, they informed the Moores that they were in love. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Jones then ordered a mass murder-suicide that claimed the lives of 909 commune members, 304 of them children; almost all of the members died by drinking Flavor Aid laced with cyanide. On Sunday, we each received an egg and a cookie. Jim Jones stated beforehand, "For many years, we have let our sympathies be quite publicly known, that the United States government was not our mother, but that the Soviet Union was our spiritual motherland. [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. Bebelaar, Judy and Ron Cabral. [100] Jones studied the local economy and receptiveness of racial minorities to his message, but found language to be a barrier. They conducted investigations at the time, but they found no evidence of wrongdoing. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [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. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Add to your scrapbook. After being "healed" the person would pretend to cough up their tumor, which was actually a chicken gizzard. He constantly pressed his followers to be aggressive in promoting and fulfilling his beliefs. Oops, we were unable to send the email. the United States: Autopsyfiles.org for all of your celebrity autopsy reports, : In 1979, by the time he was merely 4 years old, on November 4th, Iranian militant students seized the US embassy in Teheran and held 52 American citizens and diplomats hostage for 444 days. Carolyn Moore Layton was one of the top If you see me as your friend, I'll be your friend. After a period of reflection, some admitted they had been tricked by Jones. (Student of hers at PVHS 19681970).The couple left Davis and moved to Potter Valley,[4] not far from Ukiah. 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. GREAT NEWS! [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. [206] Sometimes he would have his guards hide in the forest and shoot their firearms to simulate an attack. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The recording became known as the "Death Tape". [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. [229] Surviving the attack were future Congresswoman Jackie Speier, a Ryan staff member; Richard Dwyer, Deputy Chief of Mission from the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown; Bob Flick, an NBC producer; Steve Sung, an NBC sound engineer; Tim Reiterman, an Examiner reporter; Ron Javers, a Chronicle reporter; Charles Krause, a Washington Post reporter; and several defecting Temple members. [218], Two days later, they traveled by airplane to Port Kaituma, then were transported to Jonestown. [187] Jones ordered the child to be taken to Guyana in February 1977 to avoid a custody dispute with Grace. She also claimed that Jones was the reincarnation of Vladimir Lenin and she of Lenin's mistress, Inessa Armand. a student at the University of [33], Guyanese soldiers kept the Jones brothers under house arrest for five days, interrogating them about the deaths in Georgetown. The mass murder-suicide resulted in the deaths of 909 inhabitants of Jonestown,[243] 276 of them children, mostly in and around the central pavilion. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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. Select the pencil to add details. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Thanks to their growing numbers, Jones and Peoples Temple played an instrumental role in George Moscone's election as mayor in 1975. [21] One neighbor of the Jones family even stated that Jones killed a cat with a knife for one of these funerals. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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