Who was Obediah Jenkins?

Obediah Jenkins (1794–1855) was born in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA and died in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Obediah M. Jenkins 1794–1855

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1794 · Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA

Died 27 May 1855 · Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Father Joseph Hull Jenkins

Mother Johanna Holland

Spouse Elizabeth Mcginnis

Children William Harvey Jenkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Hull Jenkins

Johanna Holland

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Mcginnis

Children

William Harvey Jenkins

Biography

The story of Obediah M. Jenkins began in 1794 in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA. Obediah M. Jenkins married elizabeth mcginnis, and had children including william harvey jenkins. Obediah M. Jenkins passed away in 1855 in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1794

Birth of Obediah M. Jenkins in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA

Birth

1855

Death of Obediah M. Jenkins in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obediah Jenkins

This ancestor line traces from Bocking, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1498) to Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA (1794) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Obediah Jenkins (1794–1855) was born in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA and died in Wilson County, Tennessee, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Obediah 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.
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