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Bennett Jenkins 1891–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1891

Birth Location: Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 2 December 1947

Death Location: Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA

Father: James Jenkin

Mother: Francis Jenkins

Spouse(s): Jewel Kendrick

Children(s): James Jenkins, Carroll Jenkins

In 1891, Bennett Jenkins entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to James Jenkin And Francis M Jenkins. In 1900, Bennett Jenkins resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. Bennett Jenkins married Jewel Kendrick, and had children including Carroll Howard Jenkins, Enos Jenkins, James Hugh Jenkins. Bennett Jenkins passed away in 1947 in Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Bennett Jenkins entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to James Jenkin And Francis M Jenkins.
  • In 1900, Bennett Jenkins resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • Bennett Jenkins married Jewel Kendrick, and had children including Carroll Howard Jenkins, Enos Jenkins, James Hugh Jenkins.
  • Bennett Jenkins passed away in 1947 in Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jenkin
1850–1926
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
JJ
Francis Jenkins
1850–1915
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
FJ

Spouses(s)

Jewel Kendrick
1901–1990
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JK

Children(s)

James Jenkins
1926–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
JJ
Carroll Jenkins
1929–2000
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
CJ

Bennett Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Bennett Jenkins
1891–1947
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA
Parents
James Jenkin
1850–1926
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Francis (M) Jenkins
1850–1915
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Abner (Ernest Jenkins) II
1821–1899
Sun, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Jane (P) Jenkins
1826–1907
Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
W (H) Galoway
1819–1893
Louisiana, USA
Malinda (Amanda) Gilliam
1821–1860
Clay, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abner Jenkins
1796–1877
Polly Bennett
1787–1863
William Simmons
1793–1874
Peter Galloway
1791–1880
Ellen Adams
1801–1850
Jesse Gilliam
1790–1867
Jeanette McDowell
1792–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr
1750–1859
Caroline Cooper
1768–
Thomas Bennett
1757–1808
Mary Hardee
1769–1850
Robert Simons
1758–1850
Anne Miller
1762–1843
Alexander Galloway
1746–1832
Mary Millen
1762–1832
Jonathan Taylor
1780–1850
Epaphroditus Gilliam
1768–1842
Sarah Israel
1763–1840
William Major
1741–1811

Bennett Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Bennett Jenkins (29 October 1891–2 December 1947) m. Jewel Kendrick (10 Nov 1901–29 May 1990)
  1. 1. James (Hugh) Jenkins 1926–
  2. 2. Carroll (Howard) Jenkins 1929–2000

Bennett Jenkins's Timeline

10 Records

1891
29 Oct 1891
Birth of Bennett Jenkins in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1891
29 October 1891
Birth of Bennett Jenkins
None
1900
1900
Age 9
Bennett Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Bennett Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Bennett Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Bennett Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Bennett Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 49
Bennett Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Bennett Jenkins resided here in Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1947
2 December 1947
Age 56
Death of Bennett Jenkins
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1891
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Louisiana, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576248; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1455; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 52-17
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T625_632; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 252
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 820; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 860.0; FHL microfilm: 2340555
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 583; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240583
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T624_531; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374544
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1891

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 583; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T624_531; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374544

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T625_632; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 252

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 820; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 860.0; FHL microfilm: 2340555

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1455; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 52-17

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1455; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 52-17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Louisiana, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576248; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1947
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
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