You can always change this later in your Account settings. [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. Jones had [103] During the year of his absence, regular attendance at Peoples Temple declined to less than 100. Jones saw a need for publicity, and began seeking a way to popularize his ministry and recruit members. 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. Whole families (women and children included) died - more than 900 people in all. He called the drills "White Nights". [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. [230], Jones told Temple members that the Soviet Union would not give them passage after the airstrip shooting. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. responsibilities of the settlement. (February 19, 1944 - November 18, 1978), She Instead of implementing the sacraments as prescribed by the Disciples, Jones followed Father Divine's holy communion practices. [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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [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. 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". Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. [195][196], Most of Jones's political allies broke ties after his departure,[197] though some did not. notable was, United States Congressman, Leo Ryan, who is the In contrast to his peers, Jones was known to dress in his Sunday church clothes every day of the week. google_ad_slot = "7914540093"; Others hid in the dormitories or were away from the community on business when the death ritual unfolded. Prokes family member is 75. Who is Jim Prokes to you? [15], Carolyn divided her time between Jonestown and the Temple's headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, often working as a shortwave radio operator. [207][201] Through the White Nights, Jones convinced his followers that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was actively working to destroy their community and conditioned them to accept suicide as a means of escape.[210]. They conducted investigations at the time, but they found no evidence of wrongdoing. The United States military organized an airlift to bring the remains back to the United States to be buried. Jones was wildly cheered at a meeting of the NAACP and the Urban League when he encouraged his audience to be more militant, capping his speech with, "Let my people go!". 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Please reset your password. [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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I mean, I was so aggressive and hostile, I was ready to kill. [207] Known as the 'Six Day Siege', this ordeal was used thereafter by Jones as a symbol of the community's indomitable spirit. Ijames, who returned from Jonestown to take leadership in San Francisco earlier in 1978, was left to address the public. [34] Jones was a good student who enjoyed debating with his teachers. No way for us to die. 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. [74] "Living the Acts of the Apostles" was his euphemism for living a communal lifestyle. and she rose to become part of his Inner [94] They adopted a white son, originally named Timothy Glen Tupper (shortened to Tim), whose birth mother was a member of the Temple. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT [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. With that reasoning, Jones and several members argued the group should commit "revolutionary suicide". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [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. Thanks to their growing numbers, Jones and Peoples Temple played an instrumental role in George Moscone's election as mayor in 1975. He found it difficult to walk without assistance around this time, but it cleared up by Leo Ryan's visit. 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 . [101] Careful not to portray himself as a communist, he spoke of an apostolic communal lifestyle rather than Marxism. After the day's work ended, Temple members would attend several hours of activities in a pavilion, including classes in socialism. 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. [150] The issue only escalated however, and Lester Kinsolving ran a series of articles targeting Jones and Peoples Temple in the San Francisco Examiner in September 1972. [102] The family moved to Rio de Janeiro in mid-1963, where they worked with the poor in the favelas. Then, over 900 people faithful to Jones imbibed cyanide-laced Fla-Vor-Aid and died. [140][141] Failed to report flower. as they were leaving Guyana. [32] His religious views alienated him from other young people. [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. Many parents decided to keep their kids away from Jones as a result of the issue. Did Jim serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with his life? [217] Audio recordings of meetings held in Jonestown in 1978 attest to the commune leader's deteriorating health. a You will live forever in our memories and hearts. At the end of the event, he began attacking and condemning Baptist teachings and encouraging the members to abandon their church and join him. There was a problem getting your location. [137], The event was successful, and Jones recruited about 200 new members for Peoples Temple. Jones began to use the denominational connection to promote Peoples Temple as part of the 1.5 million member denomination. [229], Later the same day, November 18, 1978, Jones received word that his security guards failed to kill all of Ryan's party. They took part in services four times a week while attending a summer religious convention at a nearby Pentecostal church. 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. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office . [109], Jones taught his followers that the ends justify the means and authorized them to achieve his vision by any means necessary. Weve updated the security on the site. In Georgetown, Guyana, Temple member Sharon Amos killed her three children and herself. 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. They believed that such a manifestation signaled the second coming of Christ, and that the people endowed with these special gifts would usher in a millennial age of heaven on earth. Jones quickly rose to prominence in the group and organized and hosted a healing convention to take place June 1115, 1956, in Indianapolis's Cadle Tabernacle. [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. Meanwhile, Jones's father was hospitalized multiple times due to his illness. After spending all day working, the community gathered each evening at the central pavilion to listen to Jones preach. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Jonestown had about 50 settlers at the start of 1977 who were expanding the commune, but it was not ready to handle a large influx of settlers. [24], Commenting on his childhood, Jones stated,.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, "I was ready to kill by the end of the third grade. [32] Jones went by the nickname 'Jimmy' during his youth,[33] and almost always carried his Bible with him. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In 1978, she was observed shooting him up with a substance he claimed was Vitamin B-12. [39] To support himself, Jones began working as an orderly at Richmond's Reid Hospital in 1946. [110] Winberg took over leadership of the Indianapolis church when Jones departed. [95][93], In 1961, Jones warned his congregation that he had received visions of a nuclear attack that would devastate Indianapolis. 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. South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, USA. Death 18 Nov 1978 (aged 3) . Concerned the community would not be able to resist an attack, he began holding drills to test their readiness. 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. [206] Sometimes he would have his guards hide in the forest and shoot their firearms to simulate an attack. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. While never occupying a public position within the Temple, Carolyn became known as Jones' "Go to Guy". or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Select the pencil to add details. [4], Later that year, Carolyn resumed her responsibilities within the Temple. hydrate, promethazine, and potassium chloride which were One drill, in September 1977, lasted for six days. 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. administrators of Peoples Temple, both [21] One neighbor of the Jones family even stated that Jones killed a cat with a knife for one of these funerals. [106], Jones arrived in December 1963 to find Peoples Temple bitterly divided. [12], In 1972, Carolyn's youngest sister, Annie, visited the Temple and was convinced to stay. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. memorial page for Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes (31 Jan 1975-18 Nov 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31101188, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Oakland . We must die with some dignity." [73][125], Publicly, Jones took care to always couch his socialist views in religious terms, such as "apostolic social justice". For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Among the followers Jones took to Guyana was John Victor Stoen. But if you're born in socialism, you're not born in sin. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Carolyn Louise Moore Layton (July 13, 1945 November 18, 1978[1]) was a leadership figure within Peoples Temple and a long-term partner of Temple leader Jim Jones. [156], Shortly after, eight members of Peoples Temple made accusations of abuse against the Planning Commission and Peoples Temple staff members. When he could not get any children to attend his funerals, he would perform the services alone. In 1963, she graduated high school in Chico. A year later in 1968, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31289069/suzanne-honciano. She also claimed that Jones was the reincarnation of Vladimir Lenin and she of Lenin's mistress, Inessa Armand. [24][40], Jones moved to Bloomington, Indiana in November 1948, where he attended Indiana University Bloomington with the intention of becoming a doctor, but changed his mind shortly thereafter. Jon Jones said the punch you see here is 70%! In 1956, Jones made his first visit to investigate Father Divine's Peace Mission in Philadelphia. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Prokes (31101188)? She was the mother of a child by Jones, Jim Jon "Kimo" Prokes. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Weve updated the security on the site. She worked for the summer as an elevator operator in San Francisco. [130], Jones began using illicit drugs after moving to California, which further heightened his paranoia. [225], As members of Ryan's delegation boarded two planes at the Port Kaituma airstrip, Jonestown's Red Brigade of armed guards arrived and began shooting at them. [137] In a less successful attempt in 1971, Jones and a large number of his followers visited the tomb and shrine erected for Father Divine shortly after his death. Sorry! google_ad_height = 90; [238] Later, after police arrived at the headquarters, Sharon escorted her children, Liane, Christa, and Martin, into a bathroom. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Eighty-five members of the community survived the event. [25] Jones regularly used offensive profanity, commonly greeting his friends and neighbors by saying, "Good morning, you son of a bitch" or, "Hello, you dirty bastard". He was just 3 years old. Jim Jones 1931 - 1978 . Disciples of Christ found Peoples Temple to be "an exemplary Christian ministry overcoming human differences and dedicated to human services. Some members were coerced to get abortions. Unfortunately, Jim's remains were buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Oakland, California. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. [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. Race : Caucasian. [86] In 1961, Jones suffered a collapse and was hospitalized. Diego State University. PROKES, Jim Jon (Kimo) Photos Courtesy of California Historical Society, MSP 3800 . [49] Jones and his family faced harassment from government authorities for their affiliation with the Communist Party during 1952. He claimed that Nazis and white supremacists would put people of color into concentration camps. [226] The gunmen killed Ryan and four others near a Guyana Airways Twin Otter aircraft. Another Elmer Gantry. Most were required to perform manual labor from early morning until evening. This led Jones to leave and establish Wings of Healing, a new church that would later be renamed Peoples Temple. He also permitted a few chosen members of his inner circle to eat from his personal supplies, and they appeared to be in much better health than the other residents. [93] In 1961, they became the first white couple in Indiana to adopt a black child, naming him Jim Jones Jr. (or James W. Jones Jr.). U.S. Representative Leo Ryan led a delegation to the commune in November of that year to investigate these reports. Try again. Oakland. Jones had a sexual relationship with Grace Stoen, and claimed he was the biological father of John. Jim Jon Prokes was the son of Jim Jones and Carolyn Louise Moore Layton. The official autopsy conducted by Guyanese coroner Cyril Mootoo in December 1978 confirmed Jones' cause of death as suicide. When members wept and showed signs of dissent, Jones counselled, "Stop these hysterics. To use this feature, use a newer browser. michael prokes was a television reporter in modesto, california, on the day in 1972 when he cracked open the phone book to dial jim jones at his house in redwood valley. They sometimes resorted to foraging in the nearby forest and fields to supplement their diet. This is a carousel with slides. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [19], Carolyn died of cyanide poisoning in Jones' cabin on November 18. 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. Try again later. [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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. After the meeting, John V Moore concluded of Jones: "A phony preacher. The news report led to an investigation by the Indiana State Psychology Board into Jones's healing practices in 1972. He frequently confronted them for drinking beer, smoking, and dancing. [245] Another four members residing in Georgetown died. They were joined by 37 other famous singers in the recording studio and a phenomena had begun. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Teacher, radio operator, administrator, accountant. [249] President Carter and the First Lady sought to minimize their connections to Jones. Son of Carolyn Louise Moore Layton and James Warren Jones. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Nov 12, 1898 - Jun 1982 . [4], In 1949, the Moore family returned to California. [113], In 1968, the Peoples Temple's California location was admitted to the Disciples of Christ. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [2], Carolyn Louise Moore was born in Sacramento on July 13, 1945. Children who cried about wanting to go back to the States were lowered into a dark well at night. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. Figure within the Peoples Temple (19451978), assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, "John V. 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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. [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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In 1970, Jones and 150 of his followers took a trip to San Francisco's Missionary Baptist Church. officer Mike Prokes. Jones was born in Indiana and started the Temple there in the 1950s. If you see me as your God, I'll be your God. In March 1977, Marshall Kilduff published a story in New West magazine exposing abuses at the Peoples Temple. However, Layton noted that Jones did not rely on the same diet as his followers. Over the following two months, over a thousand of his followers joined him there, including Carolyn. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Carolyn Layton and Maria Katsaris died by taking poison. [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. Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time. Death 22 Nov 2006 (aged 54) South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California, USA. Jim passed away on month day 1978, at age 3. When she regained consciousness, she was told she had fallen and broken her arm and taken to the hospital. He added that many of the assembled Temple members "walked around like they were in a trance" and that the majority "quietly waited their own turn to die." [243] The FBI later recovered the 45-minute audio recording of the mass poisoning in progress. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [252] Jones's body was cremated and his remains were scattered in the Atlantic Ocean. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Oakland, Alameda County, California United States. Jones's parents separated in 1945 and they eventually divorced. [229], The five killed at the airstrip were Ryan, Harris, Brown, San Francisco Examiner photographer Greg Robinson, and Temple member Patricia Parks. James Warren Jones", "Followership in Peoples Temple: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", "Jonestown Autopsies: Carolyn Moore Layton", "Q042 Transcript, by Fielding M. 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If you see me as your savior, I'll be your savior. [6], His father's illness led to financial difficulties, which in turn resulted in intense marital problems between Jones's parents. google_ad_width = 728; You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [231][a] Jones recorded the entire death ritual on audio tape. [14] She gave Jones a Bible and encouraged him to study it, teaching him to follow the holiness code of the Nazarene Church. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. [249] San Francisco Mayor George Moscone said he vomited when he heard of the massacre, and called the friends and families of many of the victims to apologize and offer his sympathies. The couriers were arrested before reaching their destination and claimed to have hidden most of the money. 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