Who was John Jenkins?

John Jenkins (1659–1736) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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John Jenkins 1659–1736

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Nov 1659 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 8 Jul 1736 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Jenkins

Mother Susanna Cooke

Siblings Elizabeth Jenkins, Job Cooke Jenkins, Joseph Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Mehitabel Jenkins, Sarah Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins, Zachariah Jenkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Jenkins

Susanna Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Jenkins began in 1659 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. John Jenkins passed away in 1736 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1659

Birth of John Jenkins in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1736

Death of John Jenkins in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Jenkins

This ancestor line traces from Greenwich, Kent, England (1609) to Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1659) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Jenkins (1659–1736) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.