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Joseph H. Jenness 1759–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1759

Birth Location: Epping, Rockingham Co., NH

Death Date: 19 Jun 1828

Death Location: W. Epping, NH

Father: Francis Jenness

Mother: Sarah Locke

Spouse(s): Betsey French

Children(s): Joseph Jenness, Samuel Jenness, Francis Jenness, David Jenness, Ezra Jenness, James Jenness, John Jenness

In 1759, Joseph H. Jenness entered the world in Epping, Rockingham Co., NH, born to Francis Jenness And Sarah Locke. Joseph H. Jenness married Betsey French, and had children including Abigail Jenness, David L Jenness, Ezra Jenness, Francis Jenness, James French Jenness, John Jenness, Joseph Jenness, Samuel Jenness. Joseph H. Jenness passed away in 1828 in W. Epping, NH.

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Biography

  • In 1759, Joseph H. Jenness entered the world in Epping, Rockingham Co., NH, born to Francis Jenness And Sarah Locke.
  • Joseph H. Jenness married Betsey French, and had children including Abigail Jenness, David L Jenness, Ezra Jenness, Francis Jenness, James French Jenness, John Jenness, Joseph Jenness, Samuel Jenness.
  • Joseph H. Jenness passed away in 1828 in W. Epping, NH.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Jenness
1721–1787
Birth Location: Rye, NH
FJ
Sarah Locke
1725–
Birth Location: Rye
SL

Spouses(s)

Betsey French
1763–
Birth Location: at Epping, NH
BF

Children(s)

Joseph Jenness
1787–
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Jenness
1800–
Birth Location: –
SJ
Francis Jenness
1785–1856
Birth Location: Epping, NH
FJ
David Jenness
1787–1847
Birth Location: NH
DJ
Ezra Jenness
1783–1813
Birth Location: NH
EJ
James Jenness
1797–1866
Birth Location: Epping, NH
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John Jenness
1795–1867
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Jenness's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Jenness
1759–1828
Birth Place: Epping, Rockingham Co., NH
Parents
Francis Jenness
1721–1787
Rye, NH
Sarah Locke
1725–
Rye
Grandparents
John Jenness
1678–1740
Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Mary Mason
–1741
of Portsmouth, NH
William Locke
1677–1769
Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Hannah Knowles
1678–1769
Hampton, New Hampshire, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Jennings
1634–1716
Swayne
1648–1700
John Mason
Elizabeth Ward
Capt Locke
1627–1696
Elizabeth Berry
1635–1734
John Knowles
1624–1705
Jemima Austin
1641–1705
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Jenness
1605–1639
Elizabeth Basselle
1605–1657
William Swayne
1619–1657
Prudence Marston
1620–1672
Thomas Locke
1597–1650
Christina French
1605–1650
William Berry
1610–1654
Jane Hermins
1619–1686
Francis Austin
1601–1642
Isabella Bland
1614–1699

Joseph Jenness's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (H.) Jenness (18 Aug 1759–19 Jun 1828) m. Betsey French (Abt. 1763–Unknown)
  1. 1. Joseph Jenness 1787–
  2. 2. Samuel Jenness 1800–
  3. 3. Francis Jenness 1785–1856 m. Dorothy Folsom 1887–
    1. 1. David (J.) Jenness 1828–1931
    2. 2. John Jenness 1814– m. Sophia Sylvester 1816–
      1. 1. Julia Jenness m. Rufus (M.) Doane
    3. 3. Francis Jenness 1812–1894 m. Lydia (S.) Dodge m. Sarah (A.) Perkins –1875
      1. 1. ? Jenness 1848–
      2. 2. Benjamin (Perkins) Jenness 1859–1864
      3. 3. Charles (Henry) Jenness 1841–
      4. 4. W. (Fred) Jenness 1855–1864
      5. 5. Mary Jenness 1867– m. ? Carter
      6. 6. Ellin Jenness 1874– m. William (H.) Palmer
      7. 7. Fred (L.) Jenness 1866– m. M. (Elizabeth) Perkins
      8. 8. John (Francis) Jenness 1839–1886 m. Annette Rogers 1842–
        1. 1. Herbert (H.) Jenness 1866– m. Ellen (A.) Frost
    4. 4. Charles Jenness 1833–1867 m. Sarah (A.) Hartshorn 1835–
      1. 1. Emma (E.) Jenness 1850– m. Moses (Leroy) Libby 1854–
      2. 2. James Jenness 1863– m. Lucy Marston
    5. 5. Melinda Jenness 1817– m. ? Warren
  4. 4. David (L.) Jenness 1787–1847 m. Martha (D.) York 1810–
    1. 1. Abby Jenness 1842–
    2. 2. Esther Jenness 1836–
    3. 3. Walter (B.) Jenness 1840–
    4. 4. Mark (C.) Jenness 1844–
      1. 1. Walter Jenness 1870–
    5. 5. John (J.) Jenness 1839–1923 m. Mary (Janette) Carr 1845–1932
      1. 1. Clarence Jenness 1872–1872
      2. 2. Esther Jenness 1874–1875
      3. 3. Walter (V.) Jenness 1868–1890
      4. 4. Willis Jenness 1872–1875
      5. 5. John (H.) Jenness 1870–1953 m. Katherine ?
        1. 1. Elston Jenness 1900–1951
      6. 6. Carrie Jenness 1867–1938 m. Wade Spencer –1932
        1. 1. Helen (M.) Spencer 1901–1977
        2. 2. John (W.) Spencer 1906–1953
        3. 3. Leah (J) Spencer 1891–
        4. 4. Thelma Spencer 1902–1906
      7. 7. Grace (Elizabeth) Jenness 1876–1959 m. Timothy (Francis) Sullivan 1878–1948
        1. 1. Kenneth (Thomas) Sullivan 1905–1960 m. Carrie Miller –1984
        2. 2. Robert (William) Sullivan 1919– m. Elinor (Faye) O'Neal 1919–
        3. 3. Claude (Francis) Sullivan 1902–1956 m. Bernadine Kumbera –1947
      8. 8. Mark (Ray) Jenness 1881–1957 m. Maggie Parks 1879–1965
        1. 1. Beulah (Marie) Jenness 1904– m. John (D.) Merchant 1907–
      9. 9. Nellie (Florette) Jenness 1878–1965 m. Claude (Albert) Roberts 1875–1923
        1. 1. Charles (Leslie) Roberts 1913–1967
        2. 2. Claudine (Janet) Roberts 1905– m. Benjamin (Samuel Russell) Jr. 1898–
  5. 5. Ezra Jenness 1783–1813 m. Catherine Pearson 1783–
    1. 1. Catherine Jenness 1845–
    2. 2. Ezra Jenness 1837–
  6. 6. James (French) Jenness 1797–1866 m. Sally Kelley 1795–1861
    1. 1. Eben (Kelley) Jenness 1834–1903 m. Sarah (Augusta) Bartlett 1837–1913
      1. 1. ? Jenness 1865–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Jenness 1858–
      3. 3. Elvira (B.) Jenness 1860–
      4. 4. Ida (Jane) Jenness 1858–1922
      5. 5. Martha (Colburn) Jenness 1872–1932
      6. 6. Althine (Bartlett) Jenness 1858– m. Arthur Burnap
      7. 7. Charles (Kelley) Jenness 1877– m. Harriet Eares
        1. 1. Ruth Jenness 1905–1906
        2. 2. Virginia Jenness 1908–1980
        3. 3. Lucien Jenness 1900–1980
      8. 8. Mary (Augusta) Jenness 1862– m. Frank (E.) Edgerly
      9. 9. Bessie (Florence) Jenness 1858– m. William (Henry) Leslie
      10. 10. James (Freeman) Jenness 1867–1962 m. Beulah (Wood) Steele 1880–1973
        1. 1. Arthur (Freeman) Jenness 1901–1987 m. Margaret Babcock 1900–1988
        2. 2. William (Howard) Jenness 1901– m. Mary (Gertrude) McCormick
    2. 2. Lucinda Jenness 1830–1864 m. James (Pike) Barber
  7. 7. John Jenness 1795–1867 m. Mary (Ann) Tilton 1794–1880
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Jenness 1824–1915 m. Stephen Holt

Joseph Jenness's Timeline

2 Records

1759
18 Aug 1759
Birth of Joseph H. Jenness in Epping, Rockingham Co., NH
Epping, Rockingham Co., NH
1828
19 Jun 1828
Age 69
Death of Joseph H. Jenness in W. Epping, NH
W. Epping, NH

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1759
    Event Place: Epping, Rockingham Co., NH
    Record Source: Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: KathyJones Apr il 1996 disk Footnote: FTW file , William D. Jenness Jan, 1997 Foot note: FTW file , William D. Jenness Jan, 1997 Footnote: FTW file , Wi lliam D. Jenness Jan, 199

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1828
    Event Place: W. Epping, NH
    Record Source: Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: KathyJones Apr il 1996 disk Footnote: FTW file , William D. Jenness Jan, 1997 Foot note: FTW file , William D. Jenness Jan, 1997 Footnote: FTW file , Wi lliam D. Jenness Jan, 199
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