Jonestown
Americannoun
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The man from Jonestown, Pennsylvania, has previously said he obtained Wally in 2015 after the alligator was rescued in Florida at the age of 14 months.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024
Congressman Leo Ryan visited Jonestown out of concern for the well-being of Jones’ followers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
He wrote at least six articles related to Jonestown and Jim Jones, the cult leader.
From New York Times ● Oct. 8, 2021
He said Kerr was from Austin, while the Harveys were from nearby Jonestown.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 29, 2020
Twenty years ago, away down the glen on the Lake County side there was a place, Jonestown by name, with two thousand inhabitants dwelling under canvas, and one roofed house for the sale of whisky.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
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