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Helen Ruth Jenkins 1878–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1878

Birth Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 12 Sep 1963

Death Location: San Diego County, California, USA

Father: Charles Jenkins

Mother: Martha Coulter

Spouse(s): Edward Smith

Children(s): Glenn Smith, Charles Smith, Nathaniel Smith

The story of Helen Ruth Jenkins began in 1878 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA. In 1900, Helen Ruth Jenkins resided in Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Helen Ruth Jenkins resided in Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA. Helen Ruth Jenkins married Edward Clarence Smith, and had children including Charles E Smith, Glenn M Smith, Nathaniel Jenkins Smith. Helen Ruth Jenkins passed away in 1963 in San Diego County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Helen Ruth Jenkins began in 1878 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1900, Helen Ruth Jenkins resided in Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Helen Ruth Jenkins resided in Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Helen Ruth Jenkins married Edward Clarence Smith, and had children including Charles E Smith, Glenn M Smith, Nathaniel Jenkins Smith.
  • Helen Ruth Jenkins passed away in 1963 in San Diego County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Jenkins
1848–1926
Birth Location: Ohio
CJ
Martha Coulter
1849–1906
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Edward Smith
1869–1950
Birth Location: Wagram, Licking County, Ohio, USA
ES

Children(s)

Glenn Smith
1915–1956
Birth Location: California
GS
Charles Smith
1914–1976
Birth Location: California
CS
Nathaniel Smith
1906–1983
Birth Location: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
NS

Helen Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Helen Jenkins
1878–1963
Birth Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Parents
Charles Taylor Jenkins
1848–1926
Ohio
Martha (M) Coulter
1849–1906
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Helen (Ruth) Jenkins (2 Nov 1878–12 Sep 1963) m. Edward (Clarence) Smith (27 Jan 1869–3 Sep 1950)
  1. 1. Glenn (M) Smith 1915–1956
  2. 2. Charles (E) Smith 1914–1976
  3. 3. Nathaniel (Jenkins) Smith 1906–1983

Helen Jenkins's Timeline

8 Records

1878
2 Nov 1878
Birth of Helen Ruth Jenkins in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Helen Ruth Jenkins resided here in Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Helen Ruth Jenkins resided here in Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Helen Ruth Jenkins resided here in Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Helen Ruth Jenkins resided here in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
1940
1940
Age 62
Helen Ruth Jenkins resided here in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
1946
1946
Age 68
Helen Ruth Jenkins resided here in Santa Barbara, California, USA
Santa Barbara, California, USA
1963
12 Sep 1963
Age 85
Death of Helen Ruth Jenkins in San Diego County, California, USA
San Diego County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1878
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0308; FHL microfilm: 1374099
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00333; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 42-25
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_113; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 371
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241270

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1963
    Event Place: San Diego County, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Columbus Ward 19, Franklin, Ohio; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241270

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 72, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_113; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 371

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00333; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 42-25

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California; Roll: m-t0627-00333; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 42-25

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasadena Ward 1, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T624_86; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0308; FHL microfilm: 1374099
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