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Edward Jenkins 1776–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug.25, 1776

Birth Location: MA

Death Date: 9 Jul 1857

Death Location: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Edward Jenkins

Mother: Jerusha Neal

Spouse(s): Sophie Call

Children(s): Henry Jenkins, George Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, Martha Jenkins, Sylvester Jenkins

The story of Edward Jenkins began in 1776 in MA. Edward Jenkins married Sophie B Call, and had children including Charles Jenkins, George Henry Jenkins, Henry Otis Jenkins, Martha A Jenkins, Sylvester Jenkins. Edward Jenkins passed away in 1857 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Jenkins began in 1776 in MA.
  • Edward Jenkins married Sophie B Call, and had children including Charles Jenkins, George Henry Jenkins, Henry Otis Jenkins, Martha A Jenkins, Sylvester Jenkins.
  • Edward Jenkins passed away in 1857 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Jenkins
1741–1825
Birth Location: Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Jerusha Neal
1747–1846
Birth Location: Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sophie Call
1778–1835
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Henry Jenkins
1833–
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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George Jenkins
1835–
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Charles Jenkins
1836–
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Martha Jenkins
1838–
Birth Location: Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Sylvester Jenkins
1821–1909
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
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Edward Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Edward Jenkins
1776–1857
Birth Place: MA
Parents
Edward Jenkins
1741–1825
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Jerusha Neal
1747–1846
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Jenkins
1710–1805
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Rebecca White
1717–1802
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Jonathan Neale
1700–1770
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Abigail Pratt
1708–1796
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Jenkins
1683–1729
Martha Damon
1682–1727
Timothy White
1677–1756
Rebecca Simmons
1679–1760
Benjamin Neale
1668–1745
Lydia Paine
1670–1762
Aaron Pratt
1649–1735
Sarah Cummings
1669–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jenkins
1653–1739
Martha Ripley
1657–1721
Zachariah Damon
1654–1730
Martha Woodworth
1656–1721
Aaron Simmons
1650–1718
Mary Woodworth
1650–1718
Henry Neale
1617–1688
Hannah Pray
1634–1688
Stephen Paine
1626–1678
Hannah Bass
1632–1704
Phineas Pratt
1593–1680
Mary Priest
1613–1671

Edward Jenkins's Descendants

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Edward Jenkins (Aug.25, 1776–9 Jul 1857) m. Sophie (B.) Call (1778–1835)
  1. 1. Henry (Otis) Jenkins 1833–
  2. 2. George (Henry) Jenkins 1835–
  3. 3. Charles Jenkins 1836–
  4. 4. Martha (A) Jenkins 1838–
  5. 5. Sylvester Jenkins 1821–1909 m. Jemima (Jennie) Jackson 1836–1913 m. Rebecca (Watson) Jenkins 1822–1852
    1. 1. William (Wesley) Jenkins 1847–1912 m. Sarah (Melissa) Boyenton 1846–
      1. 1. Lucy (R.) Jenkins 1871–
      2. 2. Addie (M.) Jenkins 1872–
      3. 3. Charlie (L.) Jenkins 1874–
      4. 4. Nancy (A.) Jenkins 1875–
      5. 5. Nettie (B.) Jenkins 1878–
      6. 6. Vinnie (L.) Jenkins 1879–
      7. 7. Arthur Jenkins 1882–
      8. 8. Luther Jenkins 1883–
      9. 9. Ida Jenkins 1884–
      10. 10. George Jenkins 1888–
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Jenkins 1852–1925
    3. 3. Asner Jenkins 1871–
    4. 4. James (A) Jenkins 1850–1869
    5. 5. William (H) Jenkins 1860–1940
    6. 6. Edward Jenkins 1877–
    7. 7. Glenn (Leonard) Jenkins 1875–1958 m. Ludie Hurley 1882–
      1. 1. Leonard Jenkins 1912–
      2. 2. Edgar Jenkins 1910–
    8. 8. Amos (J) Jenkins 1871–
    9. 9. G (Ezra) Jenkins 1868–
    10. 10. Otis (Franklin) Jenkins 1866–1951
    11. 11. Frederick (Otis) Jenkins 1863–1937 m. Sophia Mapes 1876–
      1. 1. Herald (C) Jenkins 1898–
    12. 12. Sylvester (B) Jenkins 1862–1906 m. Mary (E) Jenkens 1866–
      1. 1. Gertrude (M) Jenkens 1884–
      2. 2. Thomas Jenkens 1886–
      3. 3. Frances (E) Jenkens 1893–
    13. 13. Amos (George) Jenkins 1858–1937 m. Alice (Marie) Cutler 1875–1953
      1. 1. George (Ezra) Jenkins 1908–1988 m. Glenys (Lucille) Houser 1918–1979 m. Almira (C) Hench 1916–
      2. 2. Georgia Jenkins 1908–
      3. 3. Lottie (June) Jenkins 1915–1996 m. Arthur (Milton) Davidson 1907–1977
      4. 4. Ruby (Marie) Jenkins 1911–2000 m. George (E) Pfeffer 1907–1982
      5. 5. Lillie (Winifred) Jenkins 1917–2008
      6. 6. Myrtie (Mable) Jenkins 1899–1973
        1. 1. Leona (Fern Van) Camp 1920–
        2. 2. Monroe (Donald Van) Camp 1924–2011
      7. 7. Jay (C) Jenkins 1903–1975 m. Blanche (Elizabeth) Jenkins 1913–2010
      8. 8. Florence (Edna) Jenkins 1901–1997 m. Frederick (william) miller 1896–1975
        1. 1. Doris (Alice Marie) miller 1921–2004
        2. 2. Arnold (R) Miller 1923–1928
        3. 3. Loren (Wilbur) Miller 1927–2002
        4. 4. Norma Miller 1926–
      9. 9. James (S.) Jenkins 1894–1973 m. Lillie (M) Brayton 1900–1966
        1. 1. Anita (M) Jenkins 1921–
        2. 2. Alice (T) Jenkins 1923–
      10. 10. Sarah (J "Sadie") Jenkins 1893–1973 m. Edward (David) Ackerson 1884–1968
        1. 1. Roy (E) Ackerson 1923–
        2. 2. Grace Ackerson 1919–
        3. 3. Pearl Ackerson 1920–
        4. 4. Jenette Ackerson 1925–
        5. 5. Janet Ackerson 1925–
      11. 11. Otis (Franklin) Jenkins 1898–1985 m. Lenora (Victoria) Hamilton 1905–1991
        1. 1. Richard (Lee) Jenkins 1944–1944
        2. 2. Joye (Marie) Jenkins 1927–2011 m. Adolph (George) Berndt 1920–1998
        3. 3. Loren (Otis) Jenkins 1924–1924
        4. 4. Stillborn (Baby Girl) Jenkins 1935–1935
        5. 5. Trellis (Ann) Jenkins 1936–2011
        6. 6. Lawrence (Vernon) Jenkins 1942–2009
        7. 7. Ethel (Anna Mae) Jenkins 1931–2010 m. Roy (Anthony) Schmit 1920–2000
        8. 8. June (Lee) Jenkins 1946–2007 m. Paul Johnson –1988
        9. 9. Carroll (Gene) Jenkins 1940–1987
        10. 10. Amos (James) Jenkins 1930–1948
        11. 11. Clara (Rosetta) Jenkins 1922–2013 m. Floyd (L.) Groves 1912–1988
        12. 12. Edward (Franklin) Jenkins 1925–1968 m. Evaline Klosken 1913–2006

Edward Jenkins's Timeline

3 Records

1776
Aug.25, 1776
Birth of Edward Jenkins in MA
MA
1820
31 Dec 1820
Age 44
Edward Jenkins was married in Watertown, Massachusetts
Watertown, Massachusetts
1857
9 Jul 1857
Age 81
Death of Edward Jenkins in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug.25, 1776
    Event Place: MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1820
    Event Place: Watertown, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1857
    Event Place: Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index
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