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Caleb Jenkins 1817–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1817

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 15 Jun 1894

Death Location: Sevier Co., Tn.

Father: James Jenkins

Mother: Nancy Perkins

Spouse(s): Jane Gibson

Children(s): Rebecca Jenkins

In 1817, Caleb Jenkins entered the world in North Carolina, born to James William Jenkins And Nancy Perkins. In 1840, Caleb Jenkins resided in Sevier Co., Tn.. In 1880, Caleb Jenkins resided in Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier Co., Tn.. Caleb Jenkins married Jane Gibson, and had children including Rebecca Jane Jenkins. Caleb Jenkins passed away in 1894 in Sevier Co., Tn..

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Biography

  • In 1817, Caleb Jenkins entered the world in North Carolina, born to James William Jenkins And Nancy Perkins.
  • In 1840, Caleb Jenkins resided in Sevier Co., Tn..
  • In 1880, Caleb Jenkins resided in Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier Co., Tn..
  • Caleb Jenkins married Jane Gibson, and had children including Rebecca Jane Jenkins.
  • Caleb Jenkins passed away in 1894 in Sevier Co., Tn..

Immediate Family

Parents

James Jenkins
1790–1832
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nancy Perkins
1800–1863
Birth Location: North Carolina
NP

Spouses(s)

Jane Gibson
1812–1891
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Rebecca Jenkins
1856–1932
Birth Location: Sevier Co., Tn.
RJ

Caleb Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Caleb Jenkins
1817–1894
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James William Jenkins
1790–1832
North Carolina
Nancy Perkins
1800–1863
North Carolina
Grandparents
James Perkins
1770–
North Carolina
Hannah ("Fanny") Preston
1774–1863
Lincoln Co., North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Caleb Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Caleb Jenkins (12 Nov 1817–15 Jun 1894) m. Jane Gibson (25 Dec 1812–30 Mar 1891)
  1. 1. Rebecca (Jane) Jenkins 1856–1932 m. William (Dowell) Tarwater 1855–1924
    1. 1. Lillie (Mae) Tarwater 1901–1909
    2. 2. Levi (Jenkins Tarwater) Sr. 1898–1959 m. Anna (Mae) Jenkins 1903–1984
    3. 3. George (Freeman) Tarwater 1896–1961 m. Cassie (Melinda) Mashburn 1901–1975
    4. 4. Oliver (Walter) Tarwater 1893–1985 m. Grace McPherson 1896–1983
    5. 5. Ina Tarwater 1894–1986 m. William (Oliver) Householder 1884–1962
    6. 6. Adam (Harmon) Tarwater 1889–1896
    7. 7. Minnie (Myrtle) Tarwater 1885–1942 m. Samuel (Wiley) Pickens 1884–1927
    8. 8. Isaac (Alfred) Tarwater 1884–1944 m. Mattie (Jane) Thomas 1888–1937
    9. 9. Nannie Tarwater 1886–1974
    10. 10. Henry (Rule) Tarwater 1882–1884
    11. 11. James (Caleb) Tarwater 1881–1962 m. Alice McMahan 1885–1956
    12. 12. Ada (Jane) Tarwater 1879–1947 m. William (Amos) Pickle 1864–1952
    13. 13. Matthew (Wilson) Tarwater 1878–1954 m. Nancy ("Nannie" Jane) Benson 1879–1958
      1. 1. Charles (Ralph) Tarwater 1907–1989
      2. 2. William (Herman) Tarwater 1900–1979
      3. 3. Horace (Steven) Tarwater 1902–1973
      4. 4. Eugene (Robert) Tarwater 1909–1998
      5. 5. Sgt. (John Mayford) Tarwater 1911–1987
    14. 14. Cordelia Tarwater 1875–1933
    15. 15. Martha Tarwater 1877–1936
    16. 16. Ella (Matilda) Tarwater 1890–1977 m. Andrew (Lawrence) Householder 1879–1960
      1. 1. Earnest (Edward) Householder 1913–1987 m. Willie (Mae) Reagan 1916–1999
        1. 1. Benton (H) Householder 1938–1992
        2. 2. Ernest (Edward Householder) Jr. 1935–1935
      2. 2. Alma (Jewell) Householder 1918–2008 m. Hubert (N.) Cutshaw 1914–1998
      3. 3. James (Lawrence) Householder 1927–2008 m. Doris (Auline) Ward 1928–2008
        1. 1. Sherry (Lynn) Householder 1950–2014
      4. 4. Mable (Louise) Householder 1922–1996 m. Theron (Raymond) Johnson 1919–1974
      5. 5. William (Andrew) Householder 1914–1987 m. Helen (Geneva) Reagan 1916–1981
      6. 6. Earstel (Benton) Householder 1924–1991 m. Margie (Euretha) Lopasser 1926–2008

Caleb Jenkins's Timeline

4 Records

1817
12 Nov 1817
Birth of Caleb Jenkins in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 23
Caleb Jenkins resided here in Sevier Co., Tn.
Sevier Co., Tn.
1880
1880
Age 63
Caleb Jenkins resided here in Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier Co., Tn.
Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier Co., Tn.
1894
15 Jun 1894
Age 77
Death of Caleb Jenkins in Sevier Co., Tn.
Sevier Co., Tn.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1817
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1278; Page: 439c; Enumeration District: 187

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 535; Page: 166; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier Co., Tn.
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cusicks Cross Roads, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1278; Page: 439c; Enumeration District: 187

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1894
    Event Place: Sevier Co., Tn.
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