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Jeremiah Jenkins 1799–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1799

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 16 Jul 1870

Death Location: Polk, Tennessee, United States

Father: Phillip Jenkins

Mother: Rebecca Jenkins

Spouse(s): Sarah Dehart

Children(s): Nancy Jenkins, Elizabeth Jenkins, Jeremiah Jenkins, Fida Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins, Phillip Jenkins, Caroline Pashley, Mary Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins, Frances Jenkins, Emanuel Jenkins, James Jenkins, Caleb Jenkins, Alexander Jenkins, Caroline Jenkins

In 1799, Jeremiah Jenkins entered the world in Tennessee, born to Phillip Richard Jenkins And Rebecca Matilda Jenkins. Jeremiah Jenkins married Sarah Dehart, and had children including Alexander Jenkins, Caleb Jenkins, Caroline Jenkins, Caroline Pashley, Elizabeth Jenkins, Emanuel Jenkins, Fida Jenkins, Frances Priscilla Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins, James Clayton Jenkins, Jeremiah M Jenkins, Mary Polly Jenkins, Nancy Jenkins, Phillip Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins. Jeremiah Jenkins passed away in 1870 in Polk, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Jeremiah Jenkins entered the world in Tennessee, born to Phillip Richard Jenkins And Rebecca Matilda Jenkins.
  • Jeremiah Jenkins married Sarah Dehart, and had children including Alexander Jenkins, Caleb Jenkins, Caroline Jenkins, Caroline Pashley, Elizabeth Jenkins, Emanuel Jenkins, Fida Jenkins, Frances Priscilla Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins, James Clayton Jenkins, Jeremiah M Jenkins, Mary Polly Jenkins, Nancy Jenkins, Phillip Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins.
  • Jeremiah Jenkins passed away in 1870 in Polk, Tennessee, United States.

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Jeremiah Jenkins's Ancestors

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Jeremiah Jenkins
1799–1870
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Phillip Richard Jenkins
1770–1858
Shenandoah County, British Colony, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Matilda) Jenkins
1773–1856
Virginia, United States of America
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Jeremiah Jenkins's Descendants

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Jeremiah Jenkins (abt 1799–16 Jul 1870) m. Sarah Dehart (abt 1804–april 1880)
  1. 1. Nancy Jenkins 1842–1914
  2. 2. Elizabeth Jenkins 1843–1924 m. W. (A.) Collins 1840–1890
    1. 1. Fannie (Dora) Collins 1876–1939
    2. 2. James (Porter) Collins 1876–1967
    3. 3. Barney Collins 1879–1961
  3. 3. Jeremiah (M.) Jenkins 1851–1945 m. Margaret (J.) Shahan 1851–1920
    1. 1. Laura (Josephine) Jenkins 1873–1959 m. Charles (Hasikiah) Haney 1865–1941
      1. 1. May (Avis) Gant 1909–1947
      2. 2. Hobert (Thomas) Haney 1899–1972
      3. 3. William (Anderson) Haney 1890–1974
      4. 4. Birdie (P.) Kethley 1895–1965
      5. 5. Pansy Lavender 1917–2010
      6. 6. Charles (Leonard) Haney 1911–1956
      7. 7. Florence (Ethel) Swift 1901–1976
    2. 2. Samuel (J Tilden) Jenkins 1887–1925 m. Sallie Allen 1881–1968 m. Lillie Bates 1890–1925
      1. 1. Ernest (Henry) Jenkins 1911–1976
        1. 1. Marvin (Lawrence) Jenkins 1931–2014
      2. 2. Nora (Jenkins) Roper 1915–1988
    3. 3. James (Taylor) Jenkins 1884–1912
      1. 1. Alvin (Lamar) Jenkins 1911–2001
    4. 4. Madena Bates 1876–1911
    5. 5. Henry (Isaac) Jenkins 1885–1931
    6. 6. William (M. 'Billy') Jenkins 1875–1959
    7. 7. Sarah ("Sallie" Elizabeth) Jenkins 1879–1921
    8. 8. Nathaniel Jenkins 1894–
    9. 9. Charles (Monroe) Jenkins 1869–1942
      1. 1. Ralph (Franklin) Jenkins 1904–1986
      2. 2. George (Lee Jenkins) Sr 1900–1963
      3. 3. Anna (Viola) Grant 1893–1939
        1. 1. Mildred (Lauree) Marks 1928–1997
    10. 10. Thomas (Walter) Jenkins –1958
      1. 1. Willie (Tennessee) Hooper 1916–2002
  4. 4. Fida Jenkins 1834–1887 m. John Harris 1840–1875
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Clayton 1868–1947
    2. 2. Nancy (Louella) Sutton 1873–1935
    3. 3. James (David) Harris 1869–1952
  5. 5. Isaac Jenkins 1844–1918 m. Lucinda (Caroline) Jenkins 1854–1895
    1. 1. Luellen (A.) Jenkins 1870–
    2. 2. Melissa (Jane) Jenkins 1871–1914 m. Mike McGhee 1872–1937
      1. 1. Ollie (Mae) McGhee 1903–1985 m. Herbert (Alonzo) Vanhook 1887–1966
      2. 2. James McGhee 1898–1972 m. Vinnie McGhee 1908–1996
        1. 1. Ruby Cotter 1926–1996
        2. 2. Roy (L.) McGhee 1930–1963
        3. 3. Velta (Mae) Evers 1932–2014
      3. 3. Goley (C) Mcgee 1900–1923
      4. 4. Mack McGhee 1909–1939
      5. 5. Harry McGee 1894–1918
    3. 3. James (B.) Jenkins 1877–1935
    4. 4. Isaac (Greenberry) Jenkins 1880–1939 m. Alma Jenkins 1878–1958
      1. 1. Hattie Stamey 1905–1925
      2. 2. Jack (Ecil) Jenkins 1908–1971
    5. 5. Crickett (Jenkins) Davis 1894–1947
      1. 1. Roy Davis 1917–
  6. 6. Phillip Jenkins 1834–1850
  7. 7. Caroline Pashley 1838–1911 m. William Pashley 1844–1900 m. Wiley (Eugene) Brinkley 1836–1864
    1. 1. James (Wesley Brinkley) Sr 1861–1937
    2. 2. Laura (Jane) Brinkley 1855–1894
  8. 8. Mary (polly) Jenkins 1824– m. John Conner 1820–
    1. 1. Lucy Connor 1862–
  9. 9. Thomas Jenkins 1826– m. Martha (A) Jenkins 1830–
    1. 1. Cynthia (A) Jenkins 1849–
  10. 10. Frances (Priscilla) Jenkins 1829–1907 m. Lorenzo (Dow Williams) Sr 1825–1914
    1. 1. William (Alexander) Williams 1868–1946
    2. 2. Daniel (Elisha) Williams 1854–1937
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Williams 1884–1965
        1. 1. Harvey (Jackson) Williams 1919–1987
    3. 3. Easter (Ann) Baker 1858–1948
    4. 4. Nancy (E.) Gardner 1850–1937
    5. 5. Lorenzo (Dow Williams) Sr 1863–1912
    6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Norwood 1856–1937
      1. 1. Effie (Acenith) Williams 1880–1914
        1. 1. Oscar (Martin) Williams 1912–1982
  11. 11. Emanuel Jenkins 1847–1909 m. Nancy Jenkins 1852–1913
    1. 1. David (Scott) Jenkins 1876–1936 m. Jenneria (Ann) Scroggins 1883–1965
      1. 1. Clara (Elizabeth) Hawkins 1902–1985
      2. 2. Birdie (Cordelia) Gillette 1915–1948
      3. 3. Wilburn (Eugene) Jenkins 1909–1983
      4. 4. Dewey Jenkins 1899–1903
      5. 5. Dorothy (Pauline) Jenkins 1916–2005
      6. 6. Alexander (Jenkins Pfc) USMC 1922–2003
    2. 2. Saphronia (Victoria) Jenkins 1872–1939 m. John (H) Henderson 1834–1917
      1. 1. Pearl (Amanda) Cornett 1899–1992
      2. 2. Hallie (Lee) Henderson 1902–1985 m. Roby (Smith) Owens 1898–1977
        1. 1. Edna (F Faddis) Barrage 1918–2011
      3. 3. Daisy (C) Henderson 1907–
      4. 4. Maurie Henderson 1911–1996
    3. 3. Ransom (Lafayette Jenkins) II 1874–1957
    4. 4. Frances (Viola) Jenkins 1865–1940
    5. 5. Rebeca Jenkins 1878–1967
    6. 6. Nathaniel (Taylor) Jenkins 1878–1946
    7. 7. Amanda (Allie) Owens 1880–1953
  12. 12. James (Clayton) Jenkins 1848–1898 m. Martha (Ann) Jenkins 1854–1943
    1. 1. Richard (Dearman) Jenkins 1884–1966
      1. 1. Amanda (Clementine) Harrison 1916–2012
    2. 2. Modania Jenkins 1873–1955
    3. 3. Gracie Jenkins 1874–1956
    4. 4. Eliza Jenkins 1878–1950 m. William (Jacob) Forrester 1876–1951
      1. 1. Mary (Della) Forrester 1907–1980 m. Horace (W.) Gibson 1905–1988
        1. 1. Bobbie (L.) Gibson 1934–1999
        2. 2. Horace (W. Gibson) Jr 1930–1985
        3. 3. Wylie (W.) Gibson 1927–1989
        4. 4. Virgil (E.) Gibson 1943–2003
        5. 5. Karen (Louise) Gibson 1946–2020
        6. 6. Lula (Ruth) Rice 1939–2020
        7. 7. Thomas (Bill) Gibson 1932–2021
      2. 2. William (Wesley) Forrester 1914–2000
      3. 3. Martha (C "Mattie") Forrester 1898–1970
      4. 4. John (Dee) Forrester 1908–1994
      5. 5. Ida (Pearl) Forrester 1904–1973
      6. 6. Lee (Andrew) Forrester 1901–1941
      7. 7. Margie Forrester 1904–1987
      8. 8. W (R) Forrester 1916–1918
      9. 9. James (Homer) Forrester 1899–1984
      10. 10. Clinton (Franklin) Forrester 1921–1989
      11. 11. Virgil (Eli) Forrester 1919–1995
    5. 5. Donnie Gurley 1881–1971
    6. 6. Essie (Della Mary Ann) Morgan 1892–1976
    7. 7. Dollie Jenkins 1881–1882
    8. 8. Ida (Magnolia) Howell 1888–1956
  13. 13. Caleb Jenkins 1825–1880 m. Martha ((Jenkins)) Harrison 1821–1880
    1. 1. Matilda Jenkins 1858–1936 m. Neil Simmons 1857–1898
      1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Simmons 1894–1973
        1. 1. Albert (F) Simmons 1922–
        2. 2. William (Bobby) Simmons 1928–1987
        3. 3. Rev (Donald Lee) Simmons 1935–2009
      2. 2. Susie (Ann) Simmons 1878–1951
      3. 3. Nancy (E) Simons 1880–1958
        1. 1. Georgia (Viola) Dotson 1907–1986
        2. 2. Orbie (Ceova) Bailey 1904–1975
        3. 3. Jennavie (Matilda) Summers 1912–1982
      4. 4. Mary (Alice) Stockton 1884–1941 m. Thomas (L.) Stockton 1869–1929
        1. 1. Ethel (Mae) Hurst 1909–1988
      5. 5. Deborah Simons 1886–1961
      6. 6. Rozetta Simmons 1888–1940
        1. 1. Ora (May) O'Dell 1909–2005
      7. 7. Flora (E.) Simmons 1895–1911
      8. 8. William (A) Simons 1898–1971
    2. 2. William (H) Jenkins 1847–1924 m. Orphia Jenkins 1846–1925 m. George (Ann 'Georgeann') CHANEY 1847–1926
      1. 1. James (Russell) Jenkins 1870–1942 m. Lucinda (Evaline) McAlister 1876–1938
        1. 1. Joe (J) Jenkins 1913–1997
        2. 2. Claude (Lee) Jenkins 1903–1973 m. Myrtle (Marie) Rose 1912–1973
        3. 3. Raymond Jenkins 1915–1990 m. Norma (Jean) Pelt 1923–
        4. 4. James (Walter) Jenkins 1906–1961
        5. 5. Elma (Bertha) Hobbins 1895–1976
      2. 2. Emily Woods 1866–1940
        1. 1. Forest (Marvin) Woods 1902–1973
      3. 3. Mary (E) Lane 1873–1942 m. Joseph Lane 1869–
        1. 1. Bertha (M) Lane 1902–
      4. 4. Eliza Jenkins 1876–1940 m. Arthur Teague 1882–1953
        1. 1. Vernon Teague 1902–1913
        2. 2. Raymond Teague 1907–1970
      5. 5. Austin (J) Jenkins 1893–1972 m. Edna Jenkins 1901–
        1. 1. Marchita Jenkins 1924–2002
        2. 2. Anice Jenkins 1923–
      6. 6. Arminta (Jane 'Minta') Jenkins 1872–1967 m. Henry (Isaac) Brandon 1873–1960
        1. 1. Mable (Lucille) Brandon 1901–1993
        2. 2. Mildred (Belle) Strong 1904–1993
        3. 3. Gertrude (M 'Gertie') Brandon 1894–
        4. 4. Audmer (Lawrence) Brandon 1897–1978
      7. 7. John (Charles) Jenkins 1877–1955 m. Nina (B. McMillan) Jenkins 1884–1905
        1. 1. Gladys (Beatrice) Hicks 1903–1986 m. Eugene (Ray) Hicks 1900–1984 m. Eugene (Ray) Hicks 1900–1984
      8. 8. Nancy (Lanetta 'Nannie') Jenkins 1870–1946 m. J (E) Berry 1869–
    3. 3. John (K) Jenkins 1865–1939 m. Sarah Jenkins 1863–1940
      1. 1. Sada Jenkins 1901–1948 m. Joseph (Winfield) Valentine 1877–1955 m. Nicholas (Wilson "Nick") Hannah 1889–1937
        1. 1. Charles Valentine 1938–2010
        2. 2. John (Thurman Hannah) Sr 1921–1969
        3. 3. Jodie Jenkins 1920–1999 m. Lovada Brown 1912–1994
        4. 4. Pauline Hannah 1919–2011 m. Homer Webb 1915–
        5. 5. James Valentine 1928–2005 m. Nina (Mae) Mooneyham 1943–2013
        6. 6. Clay Valentine 1936–1964
        7. 7. Flora (Mae) Valentine 1926–1944
        8. 8. Vera (A.) Bible 1931–2015 m. Claiborne (William) Bible 1919–1981
        9. 9. Jackie (W) Valentine 1933–2020
        10. 10. Isaac (Allen) Valentine 1942–2024 m. Laurine Huff 1940–2016
        11. 11. Margaret (M.) Valentine 1925–1998 m. Orville (R.) Cody 1923–1976
      2. 2. Manson Jenkins 1886–1950 m. Sarah (Jane) Hannah 1888–1945
        1. 1. Beatrice (Jenkins) Sparks 1917–1993 m. Albert Sparks 1915–1993
        2. 2. Marston Jenkins 1910–1934 m. Lovada Brown 1912–1994
        3. 3. Wanda (Lee Jenkins) Phillips 1915–2005
        4. 4. Willie (Mae) Jenkins 1913–1987 m. Dalzell (Winfield) Shults 1903–1977
        5. 5. Luther Hannah 1906–
        6. 6. Bessie Hannah 1909–
      3. 3. Oscar Jenkins 1889–1956 m. Lona Miller 1900–1995
        1. 1. Samuel (Alfred) Jenkins 1921–2014 m. Flendalis McMillon 1918–1998
        2. 2. Wesley Jenkins 1925–1996
        3. 3. Mary Jenkins 1925–2000 m. Warren (Preston) DuBose 1932–2000 m. Zane (Larry) Wallace 1926–2012
        4. 4. Hertle Jenkins 1932–2008 m. June (Bea) Shults 1932–2019
        5. 5. Sarah (Etta) Jenkins 1940–1996 m. Bobby (Shannon) Hembree 1940–1982
        6. 6. Guston (McKinley) Jenkins 1918–1990
      4. 4. Leonard Jenkins 1892–1961 m. Myra (Sophromia) Galloway 1890–1984
        1. 1. Nathan (S) Jenkins 1912–
      5. 5. Cordie Jenkins 1881–1898
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Jenkins 1894–1897
      7. 7. Milford Webb 1897–1971 m. Elsie Bishop 1897–
    4. 4. Nancy Jenkins 1860–
    5. 5. Cynthia Jenkins 1870–1929 m. Marshall Justus 1852–1945 m. Manson Emmett 1854–
      1. 1. James (S) Emmett 1874–
      2. 2. Sarah (“Sallie” Elizabeth) Justus 1880–1929
      3. 3. Belle Juestice 1882–
      4. 4. Louisa Juestice 1888–
      5. 5. Martin Justice 1894–
      6. 6. Stellie Justice 1895–
      7. 7. Nora Justice 1898–1978 m. Mitchell (A) Ramsey 1894–1939
        1. 1. James Ramsey 1934–2011
        2. 2. Cecil (M) Ramsey 1916–1999
        3. 3. Earl Ramsey 1931–1983
      8. 8. Leona Juestice 1900–
      9. 9. Mattie (Gordon) Justis 1911–1959
  14. 14. Alexander Jenkins 1828–1895
  15. 15. Caroline Jenkins 1838–1903
    1. 1. Tempa (Lodaska) Rymer 1862–1918
      1. 1. Oma Rogers 1886–1956
        1. 1. Cass (Elmer) Rogers 1906–1969

Jeremiah Jenkins's Timeline

7 Records

1795
1795
Birth of Jeremiah Jenkins in Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1795
1795
Birth of Jeremiah Jenkins in Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1799
abt 1799
Birth of Jeremiah Jenkins in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 51
Jeremiah Jenkins resided here in District 6, Polk, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Jeremiah Jenkins resided here in District 6, Springtown, Polk, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Springtown, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Jeremiah Jenkins resided here in District 6, Broad Shoals, Polk, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Broad Shoals, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1870
16 Jul 1870
Age 71
Death of Jeremiah Jenkins in Polk, Tennessee, United States
Polk, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 22
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1268; Page: 417; Family History Library F
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 6, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 245a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1799
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1554; Page: 55B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 6, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 245a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Springtown, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1268; Page: 417; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Broad Shoals, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Polk, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1554; Page: 55B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Polk, Tennessee, United States

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