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Leroy Jenkins 1918–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1918

Birth Location: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 01 Nov 1997

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: Luther Jenkins

Mother: Elizabeth West

Spouse(s): Violet Simpson

Children(s):

In 1918, Leroy Jenkins entered the world in Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA, born to Luther Martin Jenkins And Elizabeth Louise Bessie West. In 1920, Leroy Jenkins resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Leroy Jenkins resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. Leroy Jenkins married Violet Rachel Simpson, and had children including Cindy Kay Jenkins. Leroy Jenkins passed away in 1997 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Leroy Jenkins entered the world in Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA, born to Luther Martin Jenkins And Elizabeth Louise Bessie West.
  • In 1920, Leroy Jenkins resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Leroy Jenkins resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.
  • Leroy Jenkins married Violet Rachel Simpson, and had children including Cindy Kay Jenkins.
  • Leroy Jenkins passed away in 1997 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leroy Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Jenkins
1918–1997
Birth Place: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Parents
Luther Martin Jenkins
1884–1979
Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Louise "Bessie") West
1889–1970
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Bailey ("Boss" Jenkins) Jr
1861–1898
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Susan (Ann Virginia) Green
1867–1956
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Ambrose (H. West) Jr.
1859–1920
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Green
1859–1930
Maryus, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Simon Green
1834–1907
Susan Oliver
1834–1874
George Jr
1827–1900
Mary West
1827–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Green
1790–1860
Anne West
1790–1860
George Green
1790–1860
Anne West
1790–1860

Leroy Jenkins's Timeline

5 Records

1918
28 Sep 1918
Birth of Leroy Jenkins in Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Leroy Jenkins resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Leroy Jenkins resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1993
1993
Age 75
Leroy Jenkins resided here in Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1997
01 Nov 1997
Age 79
Death of Leroy Jenkins in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New Jersey, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 321
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New Jersey, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 321

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Nov 1997
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca., National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

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