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Benjamin William Jenkins 1869–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 APR 1869

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 30 SEP 1928

Death Location: Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Anthony (Mulatto)

Mother: Sarah Dail

Spouse(s): Daisy McCoy

Children(s): Robert Jenkins, Paul Jenkins, Harriet Jenkins, Marjorie Jenkins, Dorothy Jenkins, Grace Jenkins, Hallie Jenkins

The story of Benjamin William Jenkins began in 1869 in North Carolina. Benjamin William Jenkins married Daisy Sarah Shafer Mccoy, and had children including Dorothy Jenkins, Grace Alice Jenkins, Hallie Jenkins, Harriet Mae Jenkins, Marjorie Virginia Jenkins, Paul Shafer Jenkins, Robert Benjamin Jenkins. Benjamin William Jenkins passed away in 1928 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin William Jenkins began in 1869 in North Carolina.
  • Benjamin William Jenkins married Daisy Sarah Shafer Mccoy, and had children including Dorothy Jenkins, Grace Alice Jenkins, Hallie Jenkins, Harriet Mae Jenkins, Marjorie Virginia Jenkins, Paul Shafer Jenkins, Robert Benjamin Jenkins.
  • Benjamin William Jenkins passed away in 1928 in Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony (Mulatto)
1822–1892
Birth Location: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Dail
1830–1904
Birth Location: N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Daisy McCoy
1871–1956
Birth Location: Maryland
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Children(s)

Robert Jenkins
1897–1981
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
RJ
Paul Jenkins
1909–1983
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
PJ
Harriet Jenkins
1905–1980
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HJ
Marjorie Jenkins
1911–1999
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MJ
Dorothy Jenkins
1907–1993
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DJ
Grace Jenkins
1912–1988
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hallie Jenkins
1905–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Jenkins
1869–1928
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Anthony "Tony" Jenkins (Mulatto)
1822–1892
Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Sallie) Dail
1830–1904
N.C.
Grandparents
William (Paul) Dail
1799–1858
Greene, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Bolch (Bolich)) (Mulatto)
1804–1860
Pitt, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Dail
1798–1837
Mary Jordan
1805–1860
Johan Jr.
1755–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Dail
1760–1824
Sarah Trippe
1760–1838
Joseph Jordan
1784–1830
Dorcus Ford
1790–1850
Johan Bolich
1728–1794
Anna Hauch
1725–1793

Benjamin Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (William) Jenkins (20 APR 1869–30 SEP 1928) m. Daisy (Sarah Shafer) McCoy (24 OCT 1871–28 APR 1956)
  1. 1. Robert (Benjamin) Jenkins 1897–1981 m. Mary (Zepher) Thornton 1897–1985
    1. 1. Norma (Virginia) Jenkins 1918–1994 m. Alfonso (Winford) Humphries 1917–1994
      1. 1. Gale (Z) Humphries 1943–2000
    2. 2. Roberta (Zepher) Jenkins 1916–2008 m. Isaac Green 1913–1976
    3. 3. Gertrude (Louise) Jenkins 1920–2018 m. Leroy (Simpson) Jr. 1915–2004
  2. 2. Paul (Shafer) Jenkins 1909–1983 m. Elizibeth Isbell 1909–1959
    1. 1. Patsy Jenkins 1933–1950
    2. 2. Albert (Haywood) Jenkins 1940–1996
    3. 3. William (Jackson) Jenkins 1941–1942
    4. 4. Maxine Jenkins 1936–2004 m. Dennis (Jasper) Judd 1934–2007
  3. 3. Harriet (Mae) Jenkins 1905–1980 m. James (H) Herring 1896–1938
    1. 1. Jean (Martha) Herring 1929–2011
  4. 4. Marjorie (Virginia) Jenkins 1911–1999 m. James Russ 1911–
    1. 1. Raymond Russ 1935–1935
  5. 5. Dorothy Jenkins 1907–1993 m. Albert (William) Johnston 1906–1989
    1. 1. Betty (Lorraine) Johnston 1924–2014 m. Richard (Alexander Morgan) SR 1924–1995
    2. 2. Betty Johnson 1925–
  6. 6. Grace (Alice) Jenkins 1912–1988 m. Joseph Thomas 1913–1982
  7. 7. Hallie Jenkins 1905–

Benjamin Jenkins's Timeline

16 Records

1869
20 April 1869
Birth of Benjamin William Jenkins in Chapel Hill North Carolina
Chapel Hill North Carolina
1869
ABT 1869
Birth of Benjamin William Jenkins in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1869
20 APR 1869
Birth of Benjamin William Jenkins in Chapel Hill North Carolina
Chapel Hill North Carolina
1869
20 APR 1869
Birth of Benjamin William Jenkins in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 1
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here
None
1890
1890
Age 21
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Benjamin William Jenkins appeared in census in Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Benjamin William Jenkins appeared in census in Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
abt 1912
Age 43
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 51
Benjamin William Jenkins resided here
None
1928
30 SEP 1928
Age 59
Death of Benjamin William Jenkins in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
30 SEP 1928
Age 59
Death of Benjamin William Jenkins in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
30 SEP 1928
Age 59
Death of Benjamin William Jenkins in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 April 1869
    Event Place: Chapel Hill North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1153; Page: 152A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241358
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Pennsylvania, County Marriage Records, 1845-1963, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1893; Roll Number: 549743
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 398
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 398
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [12] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 976; Page: 223A; Enumeration District: 198
    [13] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 976; Page: 223A; Enumeration District: 198
    [14] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [15] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1869
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 APR 1869
    Event Place: Chapel Hill North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 APR 1869
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 398
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 976; Page: 223A; Enumeration District: 198
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1153; Page: 152A; Family History Library Film: 552652
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241358
    [7] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [8] Pennsylvania, County Marriage Records, 1845-1963, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1893; Roll Number: 549743

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1153; Page: 152A
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1153; Page: 152A; Family History Library Film: 552652
    [3] Age:
    0-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: 976; Page: 223A; Enumeration District: 198
    [2] Age:
    10-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    30-31

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241358
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 8, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1241358
    [3] Age:
    30-31

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    40-41

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [3] Age:
    40-41

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 398
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 398
    [3] Address: Relation to Head: HeadResidence Marital Status: Married, Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Age:
    50-51

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 SEP 1928
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [4] Web: Dayton, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1850-2013
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [8] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [9] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [10] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [11] Web: Dayton, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1850-2013
    [12] Age:
    59

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 SEP 1928
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [3] Age:
    59

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 SEP 1928
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 089501-092500
    [3] Age:
    59

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sharpsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [5] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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