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Bernard Jenkins 1922–2013 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1922

Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 27 Jul 2013

Death Location: Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA

Father: Granville Jenkins

Mother: Dora Greenleaf

Spouse(s): Merle Cottrill, Mabel L, Helen Trowbridge

Children(s):

The story of Bernard Jenkins began in 1922 in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Bernard Jenkins resided in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA. In 1935, Bernard Jenkins resided in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia. Bernard Jenkins married Helen Mae Trowbridge, Ida Mae Dean, Mabel L, Merle Marie Cottrill, Sharon Winters. Bernard Jenkins passed away in 2013 in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bernard Jenkins began in 1922 in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Bernard Jenkins resided in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Bernard Jenkins resided in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia.
  • Bernard Jenkins married Helen Mae Trowbridge, Ida Mae Dean, Mabel L, Merle Marie Cottrill, Sharon Winters.
  • Bernard Jenkins passed away in 2013 in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Granville Jenkins
1884–1947
Birth Location: Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
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Dora Greenleaf
1890–1938
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia
DG

Spouses(s)

Merle Cottrill
1916–2017
Birth Location: –
MC
Mabel L
1927–2011
Birth Location: –
ML
Helen Trowbridge
1934–1968
Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
HT

Children(s)

Bernard Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Bernard Jenkins
1922–2013
Birth Place: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Granville Jenkins
1884–1947
Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
Dora (Rachel) Greenleaf
1890–1938
Gilmer County, West Virginia
Grandparents
Wilson ("Will") Jenkins
1858–1945
Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Rachel (Dora) McCartney
1865–1927
Gilmer, West Virginia
Minter (Jackson) Greenleaf
1863–1924
Gilmer County, West Virginia
Mahalia Mowery
1858–1935
Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Jenkins
1836–1923
Rachel Reed
1836–1935
George McCartney
1813–
Nancy
1828–
Noah Greenleaf
1813–1896
Matilda Townsend
1817–1900
Archibald Mowery
1837–1887
Barsheba Reed
1831–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Jinkins
1806–1855
Margaret Crislip
1797–1855
Jonathan Reed
1801–1855
Mahala Castilow
1799–1888
Aaron Mowery
1802–1850
Sarah Black
1810–1860
Jonathan Reed
1801–1855
Mahala Castilow
1799–1888

Bernard Jenkins's Timeline

9 Records

1922
17 Mar 1922
Birth of Bernard Jenkins in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Bernard Jenkins resided here in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Bernard Jenkins resided here in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia
Otter, Braxton, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 18
Bernard Jenkins resided here in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1942
21 Jul 1942
Age 20
Bernard Jenkins resided here in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1994
1994
Age 72
Bernard Jenkins resided here in Gassaway, WV
Gassaway, WV
2013
22 Jul 2013
Age 91
Bernard Jenkins resided here in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
2013
23 Jul 2013
Age 91
Death of Bernard Jenkins in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
2013
27 Jul 2013
Age 91
Burial of Bernard Jenkins in Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1922
    Event Place: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 244
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4395; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 4-13
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 2527; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342261
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 2527; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342261

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4395; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 4-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4395; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 4-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1942
    Event Place: Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 244

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994
    Event Place: Gassaway, WV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 2013
    Event Place: Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 2013
    Event Place: Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Jul 2013
    Event Place: Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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