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Joseph Jenks 1728–1793 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1728

Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 14 Nov 1793

Death Location: Smithfield, Providence, RI

Father: William Jr

Mother: Amphillis Jenckes)

Spouse(s): Susanna Wilkinson

Children(s): Deborah Jencks

The story of Joseph Jenks began in 1728 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Joseph Jenks married Susanna Wilkinson, and had children including Deborah Jencks. Joseph Jenks passed away in 1793 in Smithfield, Providence, RI.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Jenks began in 1728 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Joseph Jenks married Susanna Wilkinson, and had children including Deborah Jencks.
  • Joseph Jenks passed away in 1793 in Smithfield, Providence, RI.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr
1702–1765
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
WJ
Amphillis Jenckes)
1703–1770
Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
AJ

Spouses(s)

Susanna Wilkinson
1729–1803
Birth Location: Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
SW

Children(s)

Deborah Jencks
1756–1831
Birth Location: Smithfield, Providence, Colony of Rhode Island
DJ

Joseph Jenks's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Jenks
1728–1793
Birth Place: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
William Jenckes Jr
1702–1765
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Amphillis (Smith (William) Jenckes)
1703–1770
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Judge (William) Jenks
1674–1765
Smithfield, Providence County, RI
Patience SPRAGUE
1674–1770
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Jenks's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Jenks (12 Oct 1728–14 Nov 1793) m. Susanna Wilkinson (20 Sep 1729–26 Mar 1803)
  1. 1. Deborah Jencks 1756–1831 m. Samuel Whipple 1758–1809
    1. 1. Sarah WHIPPLE 1772–1848 m. Asael Collins 1761–1832
      1. 1. Rachel (D) Collins 1797–1858 m. Stephen (A) Dexter 1794–1842
        1. 1. Harley Dexter 1827–1894 m. Amey (J) Evans 1833–1893
        2. 2. LYDIA (A) Dexter 1817–
        3. 3. ANDREW Dexter 1823–
        4. 4. ABBY (L) Dexter 1825–
        5. 5. STEPHEN (A) Dexter 1829–
        6. 6. ALBERT (H) Dexter 1832–
        7. 7. CHARLES (N.) Dexter 1836–
        8. 8. GEORGE (R.) Dexter 1838–

Joseph Jenks's Timeline

2 Records

1728
12 Oct 1728
Birth of Joseph Jenks in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1793
14 Nov 1793
Age 65
Death of Joseph Jenks in Smithfield, Providence, RI
Smithfield, Providence, RI

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1728
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1793
    Event Place: Smithfield, Providence, RI
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