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Lester Jenkins 1929–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1929

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 4 January 2008

Death Location: Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Grover Jenkins

Mother: Anna Smith

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Lester Jenkins began in 1929 in West Virginia. In 1930, Lester Jenkins resided in Milton, Cabell, West Virginia, USA. In 1935, Lester Jenkins established residence. Lester Jenkins passed away in 2008 in Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lester Jenkins began in 1929 in West Virginia.
  • In 1930, Lester Jenkins resided in Milton, Cabell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Lester Jenkins established residence.
  • Lester Jenkins passed away in 2008 in Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lester Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Lester Jenkins
1929–2008
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Grover Cleveland Jenkins
1893–1955
Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Anna Smith
1897–1936
West Virginia
Grandparents
Mounteville Jenkins
1855–1926
West Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (M.) Chapman
1859–1938
Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
Leander Smith
1863–1923
West Virginia
Della Smith
1872–
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Amanda Cremeans
1820–1894
Johnson Jenkins
1799–1860
James Chapman
1838–1896
Mary Carpenter
1839–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Cremeans
1795–1842
Elizabeth Holley
1795–1870
john Jenkins
1750–
Sarah Smythe
1751–1830

Lester Jenkins's Timeline

6 Records

1929
abt 1929
Birth of Lester Jenkins in West Virginia
West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 1
Lester Jenkins resided here in Milton, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Milton, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Lester Jenkins resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 11
Lester Jenkins resided here in Union, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Union, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
1946
1946
Age 17
Lester Jenkins resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
2008
4 January 2008
Age 79
Death of Lester Jenkins in United States of America
United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1929
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 244
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04399; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-80
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milton, Cabell, West Virginia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2342263
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Milton, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milton, Cabell, West Virginia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2342263

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04399; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-80

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Union, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Cabell, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04399; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-80

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 244

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 January 2008
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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