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John Howard Jenkins 1855–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1855

Birth Location: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 1934

Death Location: Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: John Jenkins

Mother: Mary Roberson

Spouse(s): Mary Ward

Children(s): Mary Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins, John Jr, Lena Jenkins, Norman Jenkins, Alma Jenkins, Eula Jenkins, Iona Jenkins, Silas Jenkins

John Howard Jenkins was born in 1855 in Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA, the child of John Spencer Jenkins And Mary A Roberson. In 1860, John Howard Jenkins resided in Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA. In 1870, John Howard Jenkins resided in District 2, Lee, Mississippi, USA. John Howard Jenkins married Mary Ann Annie Ward, and had children including Alma Ellen Jenkins, Eula Elizabeth Jenkins, Iona Jenkins, John Howard Jenkins Jr, Lena B Jenkins, Mary Lou Jenkins, Norman Lee High Pockets Jenkins, Silas Videll Says Viden In Paper Jenkins, Thomas Andrew Jenkins. John Howard Jenkins passed away in 1934 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Howard Jenkins was born in 1855 in Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA, the child of John Spencer Jenkins And Mary A Roberson.
  • In 1860, John Howard Jenkins resided in Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1870, John Howard Jenkins resided in District 2, Lee, Mississippi, USA.
  • John Howard Jenkins married Mary Ann Annie Ward, and had children including Alma Ellen Jenkins, Eula Elizabeth Jenkins, Iona Jenkins, John Howard Jenkins Jr, Lena B Jenkins, Mary Lou Jenkins, Norman Lee High Pockets Jenkins, Silas Videll Says Viden In Paper Jenkins, Thomas Andrew Jenkins.
  • John Howard Jenkins passed away in 1934 in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jenkins
1821–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Mary Roberson
1834–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Mary Ward
1858–1937
Birth Location: Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
MW

Children(s)

Mary Jenkins
1883–1977
Birth Location: Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi, United States
MJ
Thomas Jenkins
1878–1952
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
TJ
John Jr
1881–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Lena Jenkins
1886–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
LJ
Norman Jenkins
1888–1959
Birth Location: Bissell, Mississippi, USA
NJ
Alma Jenkins
1890–1974
Birth Location: Mississippi
AJ
Eula Jenkins
1893–1913
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
EJ
Iona Jenkins
1897–1978
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Silas Jenkins
1900–1974
Birth Location: –
SJ

John Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
John Jenkins
1855–1934
Birth Place: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Parents
John Spencer Jenkins
1821–
South Carolina, USA
Mary (A) Roberson
1834–
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Catherine
1805–
South Carolina, USA
Nicolas (Leander "Nig") Roberson
1799–1868
South Carolina, United States
Rachael
1780–1839
Great-Grandparents
James Roberson
1770–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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John (Howard) Jenkins (Oct 1855–1934) m. Mary (Ann "Annie") Ward (Aug 1858–1937)
  1. 1. Mary (Lou #) Jenkins 1883–1977 m. Richard (Minton) DaLee 1867–1947
    1. 1. Cora (Bell) DaLee 1906–1994 m. Atwood (Thomas "Whitey" Parnell) Jr 1907–1975
      1. 1. Richard (Waldo) Parnell 1934–2020
      2. 2. Atwood (Thomas "Bill" *Parnell) III 1931–2018 m. Jo (Ann Rosalie) Laws 1940–2026
    2. 2. Daisy (Dean) DaLee 1912–1991 m. Roy Wooten 1908–1968
      1. 1. Sylvia Wooten 1934–2017 m. Ralph (Robert) Ross 1931–2011
    3. 3. Mary (Louise) DaLee 1915–2012 m. James (Wilson) Maddox 1917–2010 m. Braxton (Brooks) Crockett 1908–1967
      1. 1. Braxton (Brooks "Sonny" Crockett) Jr 1941–2003
    4. 4. Richard DaLee 1907–1907
    5. 5. Beatrice DaLee 1909–1911
  2. 2. Thomas (Andrew) Jenkins 1878–1952 m. Viola (I) Long 1885–1917 m. Irene Rogers 1892–1978
    1. 1. James (Ernest) Jenkins 1905–1979 m. Norah Flowers 1906–1991
    2. 2. George Jenkins 1907–1965 m. Obera Gilmer –1982
    3. 3. Laura (Geraldine Jenkins (Moore) (Papazi)\Mark\Humphrey) 1910–2009 m. Colon (Black) Moore 1904–1955 m. Elmer (Jefferson) Mark 1898– m. Sideri Pappazi 1896–
      1. 1. Mary (Irene) Moore 1925– m. Richard (W.) Dennis 1922–2000
      2. 2. Viola (Charleen) Moore 1927–
    4. 4. Robert (Guy) Jenkins 1913–1951
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Jenkins 1914–2003 m. Jeremiah Boyd 1896–1962
  3. 3. John (Howard # Jenkins) Jr 1881– m. Maggie Burton 1886–
    1. 1. Memory Jenkins 1902–
    2. 2. Roy Jenkins 1906–
      1. 1. James (Andrew) Jenkins 1924–
        1. 1. Barbara (Jo) Jenkins 1944–2003 m. Billy (Joe) Taylor 1942–2005
    3. 3. Quinton (Lee) Jenkins 1908–1987 m. Lucille Mills 1906–2007
    4. 4. Lora Jenkins 1912– m. Tom (B.) Crockett –1940
      1. 1. David (Lee) Crockett 1936–1986
    5. 5. Eleanor Jenkins 1914–
  4. 4. Lena (B #) Jenkins 1886–
    1. 1. Annie (Belle) Humphrey 1908–1973
    2. 2. Addie (Mae) Humphrey 1913–1990
  5. 5. Norman (Lee "High Pockets" #) Jenkins 1888–1959 m. Minnie (Belle) Bass 1893–1959 m. Arlillian (Amanda "Darling") Huff 1905–1969
    1. 1. James (Otto) Jenkins 1909–1936
    2. 2. Naomi ("Kathryn" Huff Gayden Williams) Ballard 1926–2017 m. Larkin (A Williams) Sr 1907–
      1. 1. Gerald (Lafay Gayden) Williams 1945–1982
  6. 6. Alma (Ellen #) Jenkins 1890–1974 m. Robert (Bevy) Dyer 1886–1955
    1. 1. Claude Dyer 1906– m. Lucille Whitten 1911–
    2. 2. Fred Dyer 1911–1984 m. Lucille Anderson 1913–2006
    3. 3. Opal (Lon) Dyer 1915–2001 m. Robert (Arnold) Coley 1910–1972
    4. 4. Clara (Irene) Dyer 1919–2019 m. John ("J.T." Teague (Tigue) McCoy) Jr 1915–1978
      1. 1. Dorothy ("Dot" Susan) McCoy 1947–2008
  7. 7. Eula (Elizabeth #) Jenkins 1893–1913 m. Francis Hargrove 1890–
    1. 1. Gladys (Olivia) Hargrove 1909–1995 m. Chellis (O'Neal Gregory) Sr 1906–1971
    2. 2. John ("Johnny" Francis) Hargrove 1912–1962
  8. 8. Iona (#) Jenkins 1897–1978 m. Jesse (McNeil "Mack") Deaton 1891–1946
    1. 1. Fannie (Olivia) Deaton 1919–1978 m. James (Franklin) Walters 1921–2012
      1. 1. Olivia (Ann) Walters 1942–1994
    2. 2. Clifford (Deaton) Sr 1921–2004
    3. 3. Nannie (Mae) Deaton 1926–1999
  9. 9. Silas (Videll (says Viden in paper) #) Jenkins 1900–1974 m. Myrtle Harris 1896–1976

John Jenkins's Timeline

12 Records

1855
Oct 1855
Birth of John Howard Jenkins in Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
John Howard Jenkins resided here in District 2, Lee, Mississippi, USA
District 2, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Lee, Mississippi, USA
Lee, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Lee, Mississippi, United States
Lee, Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 45
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi
Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi
1900
1900
Age 45
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Belden, Lee, Mississippi
Belden, Lee, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 65
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Verona, Lee, Mississippi
Verona, Lee, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 65
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Verona, Lee, Mississippi
Verona, Lee, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 75
John Howard Jenkins resided here in Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi
Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi
1934
1934
Age 79
Death of John Howard Jenkins
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1855
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Verona, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T625_884; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 1154; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 772.0.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 654; Family History Film: 1254654; Page: 85A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 434B; Family History Library Film: 552235
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T623_816; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 46.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 540; Family History Library Film: 803588
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belden, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 286.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1934; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.77147293,0.3863963,0.888

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 13, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 540; Family History Library Film: 803588

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 434B; Family History Library Film: 552235

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lee, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lee, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 654; Family History Film: 1254654; Page: 85A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T623_816; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 46.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belden, Lee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belden, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 286.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Verona, Lee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Verona, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T625_884; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Verona, Lee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Verona, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T625_884; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 31; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 1154; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 772.0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Birmingham News - 25 Jul 1934 - Page 10, Obituary for J. H. JENKINS (Aged 79) 25 Jul 1934

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lee County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1934; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.77147293,0.3863963,0.888

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1934
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1934; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.77147293,0.3863963,0.888

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1934; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.77147293,0.3863963,0.888
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