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Joseph Jenks 1599–1683

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Jenks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 26 Aug 1599 · St Anne, London, , England
Died 16 Mar 1683 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Jenckes Jenks Sr
Mother Sarah Fulwater (1573–1599)
Spouse Mary Tervyn (1611–1643)
Children Joseph Jencks Jr, Richard Jenckes

Researchers connected through Joseph Jenks 1599–1683

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Biography

In 1599, Joseph Jenks entered the world in St Anne, London, England, born to john jenckes jenks sr and sarah fulwater. Joseph Jenks married mary tervyn, and had children including joseph jencks jr, richard jenckes. Joseph Jenks passed away in 1683 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records London and Surrey, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1597-1921

  2. 2
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Record Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1599
Birth of Joseph Jenks in St Anne, London, England
Birth
1683
Death of Joseph Jenks in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Jenks

This ancestor line traces from Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England (1330) to St Anne, London, England (1599) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Jenks (1599–1683) was born in St Anne, London, , England and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 9 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.

Joseph Jenks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Jenks PTP
1599–1683
St Anne, London, , England
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Fulwater PTP
1573–1599
St Ann Blackfriars, London, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Jenks's Descendants

1.
JJ
Joseph Jenks PTP 1599–1683 m. Mary Tervyn PTP 1611–1643