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January 13, 1900
Blackfoot News
Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho
What is this article about?
The grave of American Revolution naval hero John Paul Jones, buried in Paris after his death in French service, remains lost. A Philadelphia paper urges a search to locate and repatriate his remains to Washington, D.C., endorsed by twelve governors and public figures.
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TO FIND JONES' GRAVE.
Perhaps few people know that the ashes of John Paul Jones, one of the most distinguished heroes of the American revolution, are buried somewhere in Paris. Exactly where nobody knows. After leaving the American service because of some alleged grievance, Jones enlisted in the French service, and dying shortly afterwards, was buried in the French capital. Efforts to locate the tomb of the great naval officer have failed up to date, but with increased vigilance it is thought that the discovery can be made in the course of time by carefully inspecting the graveyards of Paris. Recently a Philadelphia paper has commenced to agitate the matter by suggesting that close search be instituted for the grave of John Paul Jones, and in the event the quest is successful, that the body be brought back to this country and buried in Washington, D. C. Twelve governors and many other distinguished public men have indorsed the enterprise.
JOHN PAUL JONES.
Perhaps few people know that the ashes of John Paul Jones, one of the most distinguished heroes of the American revolution, are buried somewhere in Paris. Exactly where nobody knows. After leaving the American service because of some alleged grievance, Jones enlisted in the French service, and dying shortly afterwards, was buried in the French capital. Efforts to locate the tomb of the great naval officer have failed up to date, but with increased vigilance it is thought that the discovery can be made in the course of time by carefully inspecting the graveyards of Paris. Recently a Philadelphia paper has commenced to agitate the matter by suggesting that close search be instituted for the grave of John Paul Jones, and in the event the quest is successful, that the body be brought back to this country and buried in Washington, D. C. Twelve governors and many other distinguished public men have indorsed the enterprise.
JOHN PAUL JONES.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
John Paul Jones
Grave Search
Paris Burial
American Hero
Repatriation
Washington Dc
What entities or persons were involved?
John Paul Jones
Where did it happen?
Paris
Story Details
Key Persons
John Paul Jones
Location
Paris
Event Date
After American Revolution
Story Details
John Paul Jones, hero of the American Revolution, died in Paris after French service; his grave is lost. Efforts to find and repatriate it to Washington, D.C., are endorsed by public figures.