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Benjamin Jenkins 1735–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1735

Birth Location: Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina

Death Date: 29 Jun 1782

Death Location: Wadmalaw Island, Charleston, South Carolina

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Spouse(s): Mary Grimball

Children(s): Sarah Jenkins

In 1735, Benjamin Jenkins entered the world in Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina, born to John Jenkins And Eliz Jenkins. In 1780, Benjamin Jenkins resided in No Township Listed, Charleston District, SC. Benjamin Jenkins married Mary, Mary Grimball, Mary Jenkins, and had children including Benjamin Jenkins, Sarah Grimball Jenkins. Benjamin Jenkins passed away in 1782 in Wadmalaw Island, Charleston, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1735, Benjamin Jenkins entered the world in Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina, born to John Jenkins And Eliz Jenkins.
  • In 1780, Benjamin Jenkins resided in No Township Listed, Charleston District, SC.
  • Benjamin Jenkins married Mary, Mary Grimball, Mary Jenkins, and had children including Benjamin Jenkins, Sarah Grimball Jenkins.
  • Benjamin Jenkins passed away in 1782 in Wadmalaw Island, Charleston, South Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Mary Grimball
1742–1765
Birth Location: South Carolina
MG

Children(s)

Sarah Jenkins
1765–1791
Birth Location: Edisto Island, Beaufort, South Carolina
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Benjamin Jenkins's Ancestors

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Benjamin Jenkins
1735–1782
Birth Place: Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina
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Benjamin Jenkins's Descendants

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Benjamin Jenkins (1735–29 Jun 1782) m. Mary Grimball (1742–14 Apr 1765)
  1. 1. Sarah (Grimball) Jenkins 1765–1791 m. William (Archibald) Whaley 1754–1788 m. Alexander (McGregor) MD 1755–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Johnsn 1784–1828 m. William Johnsn 1781–1850
      1. 1. William (Parks) Johnson 1807–1884 m. Elizabeth Layton 1813–1881 m. May Elliott 1814–
        1. 1. Armenda Johnson 1831–1906 m. Abraham Shiver 1819–1888
        2. 2. Emma Johnson 1845–
        3. 3. Elice Johnson 1851–1934
        4. 4. Cansady Johnson 1855–
        5. 5. Caroline Johnson 1856–
        6. 6. Frances Stone 1860–
        7. 7. Samuel (J) Stone 1859–
        8. 8. Annie Stone 1857–
        9. 9. Elizabeth Stone 1853–
        10. 10. Harriet Stone 1851–
        11. 11. Thomas Stone 1843–
        12. 12. Alley Johnson 1850–
        13. 13. Emily Johnson 1847–1920
        14. 14. Elizabeth Johnson 1848–1908
        15. 15. Sarah (Ann) Johnson 1839–
        16. 16. Martha Johnson 1829–1890
        17. 17. Leander Johnson 1831–
        18. 18. Frances (Johnson) Johnston 1833–1919
        19. 19. Nicholas Johnson 1837–1912
        20. 20. Sarah (Ann) Johnson 1839–1903
        21. 21. Jane Johnson 1841–1927
        22. 22. William ("Will" Loyce) Johnson 1844–1886
      2. 2. William Johnson 1807–
      3. 3. Sarah (Johnson) Verdier 1804–1885
      4. 4. John (Archibald) Johnson 1819–1893
      5. 5. Sarah Johnson 1803–1885
      6. 6. Mary (Whaley) Johnson 1801–1828
      7. 7. Richard Johnson 1809–1873
      8. 8. Rev (William) Johnson 1811–1892
      9. 9. Dr (Joseph Fickling) Johnson 1813–1871
      10. 10. Benjamin (Jenkins) Johnson 1817–1861
      11. 11. John (Archibald) Johnson 1819–1880
      12. 12. Sarah (-Verdier-) Johnson 1804–1883
    2. 2. Mary Whaley 1788–1818
    3. 3. William (Archibald Jr) Whaley 1786–1810

Benjamin Jenkins's Timeline

5 Records

1673
23 Feb 1673
Benjamin Jenkins was baptized in Bicknoller, Somerset, England
Bicknoller, Somerset, England
1735
1735
Birth of Benjamin Jenkins in Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina
Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina
1780
1780
Age 45
Benjamin Jenkins resided here in No Township Listed, Charleston District, SC
No Township Listed, Charleston District, SC
1782
29 Jun 1782
Age 47
Death of Benjamin Jenkins in Wadmalaw Island, Charleston, South Carolina
Wadmalaw Island, Charleston, South Carolina
1804
17 Feb 1804
Age 69
Benjamin Jenkins was baptized in Surrey, England
Surrey, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1673
    Event Place: Bicknoller, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1804
    Event Place: Surrey, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Charleston District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1782
    Event Place: Wadmalaw Island, Charleston, South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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