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Rothesay Linton Jones

The life of a New Zealand pilot in World War Two. Linton was many things; violinist, singer, farmer, and beloved son and brother.
We will remember them. 

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Life on the farm

Above: Linton sitting on the Jones Family's house cow, 1941. Above: The Jones' cows. Early mornings, hard work, and good food. According...

Linton, life of the party

Linton Jones had quite a severe stutter. Comments in his military records confirm this, as well as family members. In his medical exam...

Linton's grandparents - Evan and Harriet Jones.

Evan Jones was born on 17th August 1838 at Ffrydwenith near Cardigan in Cardiganshire, Wales. After working on farms for two years, he...

Linton's violin

I first knew of Linton's existence when I was eleven years old. I inherited an antique tea cup from a family member. The tea cup was one...

Embarking for England

Just before Linton left New Zealand for England, he gave his mother a beautiful tea set. Roberta later gifted one cup and saucer to six...

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I started this website to preserve the memory of my Great-Great Uncle, Rothesay Linton Jones. He had almost been completely forgotten, when I started researching him. I hope I have done him justice.  - Hannah Teale 

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