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Davis Leigh Jenkins 1887–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 09, 1887

Birth Location: Florence, Williamson, Texas

Death Date: May 24, 1962

Death Location: Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, USA

Father: Walter Jenkins

Mother: Delilah Russell

Spouse(s): Mamie Jenkins

Children(s):

The story of Davis Leigh Jenkins began in 1887 in Florence, Williamson, Texas. In 1900, Davis Leigh Jenkins resided in Justice Precinct 4 (North & East Part), Williamson. In 1930, Davis Leigh Jenkins resided in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas. Davis Leigh Jenkins married Mamie Jenkins, and had children including David Anderson Jenkins. Davis Leigh Jenkins passed away in 1962 in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Davis Leigh Jenkins began in 1887 in Florence, Williamson, Texas.
  • In 1900, Davis Leigh Jenkins resided in Justice Precinct 4 (North & East Part), Williamson.
  • In 1930, Davis Leigh Jenkins resided in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas.
  • Davis Leigh Jenkins married Mamie Jenkins, and had children including David Anderson Jenkins.
  • Davis Leigh Jenkins passed away in 1962 in Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Davis Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Davis Jenkins
1887–1962
Birth Place: Florence, Williamson, Texas
Parents
Walter Arthur Jenkins
1860–1944
Payne Gap, Sinton, San Patricio, Texas
Delilah (Ann) Russell
1862–1942
Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
Grandparents
Richard (Thomas) Jenkins
1830–1903
Granville County, North Carolina
Martha (Jane "Mattie") Payne
1839–1917
Paoli, Orange, Indiana
Francis (Marion 'Frank') Russell
1842–1906
Missouri
Mary (A.) Russell
1840–1879
Crawford County, Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
Walter Jenkins
1787–1860
Nancy Lanier
1791–1870
Barzilla Payne
1805–1863
Sarah Davis
1820–1864
James Russell
1811–1843
Susanna Gann
1824–1893
Moses Fisher
1805–1887
Permelia Oliver
1823–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jenkins
1747–1821
Tabitha House
1761–1775
Robert Lanier
1754–1835
Elizabeth Malone
1757–1827
Daniel Payne
1788–1846
Elizabeth Harrel
1789–
Larkin Davis
1791–1840
Griselda Scott
1793–1872
Elijah Russell
1782–1860
Elizabeth Edens
1789–1849
Isaac Gann
1782–1846
Elizabeth Clark
1783–1846
James Fisher
1763–1825
DELILAH DAMERON
1767–1856
John Oliver
1800–1850

Davis Jenkins's Timeline

6 Records

1887
August 09, 1887
Birth of Davis Leigh Jenkins in Florence, Williamson, Texas
Florence, Williamson, Texas
1900
1900
Age 13
Davis Leigh Jenkins resided here in Justice Precinct 4 (North & East Part), Williamson, Texas
Justice Precinct 4 (North & East Part), Williamson, Texas
1930
1930
Age 43
Davis Leigh Jenkins resided here in Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
1942
1942
Age 55
Davis Leigh Jenkins resided here in San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1959
1959
Age 72
Davis Leigh Jenkins resided here in San Antonio, Texas, USA
San Antonio, Texas, USA
1962
May 24, 1962
Age 75
Death of Davis Leigh Jenkins in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 09, 1887
    Event Place: Florence, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Williamson County, Texas; Roll: 1983872; Draft Board: 1.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T623_1679; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 128.
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4 (North & East Part), Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T623_1679; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 128.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Georgetown, Williamson, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alamo Heights, Bexar, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Williamson County, Texas; Roll: 1983872; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 24, 1962
    Event Place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

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