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John Jenkins 1740–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1740

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: bef 1800

Death Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Enoch Jenkins

Mother: Ann Lanham

Spouse(s): Nancy Powell

Children(s): Margaret Jenkins

In 1740, John Jenkins entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Enoch Jenkins And Ann Lanham. In 1786, John Jenkins resided in No Township Listed, Richmond County, NC. In 1790, John Jenkins resided in Richmond, North Carolina, United States. John Jenkins married Nancy Powell, and had children including Margaret Jenkins. John Jenkins passed away in 1800 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1740, John Jenkins entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Enoch Jenkins And Ann Lanham.
  • In 1786, John Jenkins resided in No Township Listed, Richmond County, NC.
  • In 1790, John Jenkins resided in Richmond, North Carolina, United States.
  • John Jenkins married Nancy Powell, and had children including Margaret Jenkins.
  • John Jenkins passed away in 1800 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Enoch Jenkins
1710–1775
Birth Location: , Prince George's, Maryland, USA
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Ann Lanham
1725–1771
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Powell
1740–1830
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Margaret Jenkins
1762–1860
Birth Location: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
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John Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
John Jenkins
1740–1800
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Enoch Jenkins
1710–1775
, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Ann Lanham
1725–1771
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Jenkins
1680–1771
, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
Ruth (E) Pearce
1690–1771
Maryland, British America
Richard Lanham
1697–1753
Maryland, United States
Winifred Jenkins
1712–1772
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Jenkins
1660–1703
elizabeth price
1661–1737
JOHN PEARCE
1674–1766
MARY EVANS
1686–1739
James Lane
1660–1719
Martha Tidwell
1660–1725
Enoch Jenkins
1694–1733
Ann Clarvo
1695–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jenkins
1631–1685
Joan Bachelor
1644–
David Price
1640–1717
Joan Awbrey
1640–1699
John Pearce
1658–1701
Sarah Sprigg
1658–1736
Elizabeth Swearingen
1661–1736
Thomas Sr
1624–1674
Elizabeth Bailey
1636–1664
John Wood
1635–1667
Elizabeth Jones
1640–1667
Daniel Jenkins
1645–1704
Francis Clarvo
1666–1722
Bridget deClerc
1668–1754

John Jenkins's Descendants

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John Jenkins (abt 1740–bef 1800) m. Nancy Powell (abt 1740–aft 1830)
  1. 1. Margaret Jenkins 1762–1860 m. Peter Bennett 1765–1850
    1. 1. Jenkins BENNETT 1785–1835 m. SARAH ALMON 1800–1840
      1. 1. William (B) Bennett 1824–1874 m. Patience Pankey 1824–1903
        1. 1. Pleasant Bennett 1845–
        2. 2. Martha (Jane) Bennett 1853–1926 m. Nicholas (James) Herndon 1852–1920
        3. 3. Jenks BENNETT 1848–1928
        4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) BENNETT 1850–1906
        5. 5. John BENNETT 1851–
        6. 6. Susan (Alice) BENNETT 1856–1930
        7. 7. Mary BENNETT 1868–

John Jenkins's Timeline

5 Records

1740
abt 1740
Birth of John Jenkins in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1786
1786
Age 46
John Jenkins resided here in No Township Listed, Richmond County, NC
No Township Listed, Richmond County, NC
1790
1790
Age 50
John Jenkins resided here in Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Richmond, North Carolina, United States
1800
bef 1800
Age 60
Death of John Jenkins in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
1808
1808
Age 68
John Jenkins - Probate in Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1740
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Richmond County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Richmond, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 179; Image: 445; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 1800
    Event Place: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1772-1933 (Richmond County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1772-1933 (Richmond County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Richmond, North Carolina
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