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Bernice Elsie Jenkins 1910–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 March 1910

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 31 May 1990

Death Location: Brunswick, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Giles McGaha

Mother: Ellen McGaha

Spouse(s): Garrett Jenkins

Children(s): Clyde Sr

In 1910, Bernice Elsie Jenkins entered the world in Tennessee, United States of America, born to Giles W Mcgaha And Ellen Mcgaha. In 1910, Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided in Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided in Cocke, Tennessee. Bernice Elsie Jenkins married Garrett Jenkins, and had children including Allawee Jenkins, Betty Sue Jenkins, Clyde Edward Jenkins Sr, Dorothy Jenkins. Bernice Elsie Jenkins passed away in 1990 in Brunswick, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1910, Bernice Elsie Jenkins entered the world in Tennessee, United States of America, born to Giles W Mcgaha And Ellen Mcgaha.
  • In 1910, Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided in Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided in Cocke, Tennessee.
  • Bernice Elsie Jenkins married Garrett Jenkins, and had children including Allawee Jenkins, Betty Sue Jenkins, Clyde Edward Jenkins Sr, Dorothy Jenkins.
  • Bernice Elsie Jenkins passed away in 1990 in Brunswick, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Giles McGaha
1881–1925
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Ellen McGaha
1882–1919
Birth Location: Tennessee
EM

Spouses(s)

Garrett Jenkins
1903–1979
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
GJ

Children(s)

Clyde Sr
1929–2013
Birth Location: Tennessee
CS

Bernice Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Jenkins
1910–1990
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Giles W. McGaha
1881–1925
Tennessee
Ellen McGaha
1882–1919
Tennessee
Grandparents
Sam McGaha
1854–1929
Sarah (Elizabeth) McGaha
1859–1928
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernice Jenkins's Descendants

1.
BJ
Bernice (Elsie) Jenkins (16 March 1910–31 May 1990) m. Garrett Jenkins (25 October 1903–27 July 1979)
  1. 1. Clyde (Edward Jenkins) Sr 1929–2013 m. Betty (Ruth) Jenkins 1930–2023

Bernice Jenkins's Timeline

6 Records

1910
16 March 1910
Birth of Bernice Elsie Jenkins in Tennessee, United States of America
Tennessee, United States of America
1910
1910
Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided here in Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided here in Cocke, Tennessee
Cocke, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 30
Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided here in Civil Dist No. 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Civil Dist No. 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 40
Bernice Elsie Jenkins resided here in Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1990
31 May 1990
Age 80
Death of Bernice Elsie Jenkins in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 March 1910
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03881; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 15-19
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375507
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: 32; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 15-30

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375507

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03881; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 15-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil Dist No. 9, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03881; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 15-19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: 32; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 15-30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berea, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: 32; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 15-30

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1990
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brunswick, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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