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Luther Martin Jenkins 1884–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1884

Birth Location: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1979

Death Location: Achilles, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Father: Bailey Jr

Mother: Susan Green

Spouse(s): Elizabeth West

Children(s): Betty Jenkins, Edith Jenkins, Jennie Jenkins, Rebecca Jenkins, Stanley Jenkins, Leroy Jenkins, James Jenkins, Herman Sr., Everette Sr., Evelyn Jenkins, Elward Jenkins, Elsie Jenkins, Curtis Jenkins, Vernon Jenkins

In 1884, Luther Martin Jenkins entered the world in Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA, born to Bailey Boss Jenkins Jr And Susan Ann Virginia Green. In 1910, Luther Martin Jenkins resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA. In 1917, Luther Martin Jenkins resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Luther Martin Jenkins married Elizabeth Louise Bessie West, and had children including Betty Faith Jenkins, Curtis Jenkins, Edith Cavelle Jenkins, Elsie Mildred Jenkins, Elward Leo Jenkins, Evelyn Jenkins, Everette Morris Jenkins Sr, Herman Lylse Jenkins Sr, James Patty Jenkins, Jennie Louise Jenkins, Leroy Jenkins, Rebecca Pearl Jenkins, Stanley Jenkins, Vernon Edward Jenkins. Luther Martin Jenkins passed away in 1979 in Achilles, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Luther Martin Jenkins entered the world in Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA, born to Bailey Boss Jenkins Jr And Susan Ann Virginia Green.
  • In 1910, Luther Martin Jenkins resided in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1917, Luther Martin Jenkins resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Luther Martin Jenkins married Elizabeth Louise Bessie West, and had children including Betty Faith Jenkins, Curtis Jenkins, Edith Cavelle Jenkins, Elsie Mildred Jenkins, Elward Leo Jenkins, Evelyn Jenkins, Everette Morris Jenkins Sr, Herman Lylse Jenkins Sr, James Patty Jenkins, Jennie Louise Jenkins, Leroy Jenkins, Rebecca Pearl Jenkins, Stanley Jenkins, Vernon Edward Jenkins.
  • Luther Martin Jenkins passed away in 1979 in Achilles, Gloucester, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bailey Jr
1861–1898
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
BJ
Susan Green
1867–1956
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
SG

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth West
1889–1970
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
EW

Children(s)

Betty Jenkins
1920–1972
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
BJ
Edith Jenkins
1925–2021
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
EJ
Jennie Jenkins
1920–1973
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
JJ
Rebecca Jenkins
1904–1988
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
RJ
Stanley Jenkins
1911–1995
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
SJ
Leroy Jenkins
1918–1997
Birth Location: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
LJ
James Jenkins
1917–1963
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
JJ
Herman Sr.
1906–1985
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
HS
Everette Sr.
1931–1990
Birth Location: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
ES
Evelyn Jenkins
1924–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
EJ
Elward Jenkins
1913–1996
Birth Location: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
EJ
Elsie Jenkins
1921–2003
Birth Location: Ethel, Virginia, USA
EJ
Curtis Jenkins
1923–1924
Birth Location: –
CJ
Vernon Jenkins
1929–2011
Birth Location: Gloucester, Virginia, USA
VJ

Luther Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Luther Jenkins
1884–1979
Birth Place: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Parents
Bailey "Boss" Jenkins Jr
1861–1898
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Susan (Ann Virginia) Green
1867–1956
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Simon Green
1834–1907
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Susan (Ann) Oliver
1834–1874
Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Green
1790–1860
Anne West
1790–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Jr
1760–1835
Elizabeth Green
1771–

Luther Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Luther (Martin) Jenkins (28 Apr 1884–1979) m. Elizabeth (Louise "Bessie") West (11 Oct 1889–15 Dec 1970)
  1. 1. Betty (Faith) Jenkins 1920–1972 m. Edward (W) Kline 1915–
  2. 2. Edith (Cavelle) Jenkins 1925–2021 m. Owen (Mills) Thurman 1912–1990
  3. 3. Jennie (Louise) Jenkins 1920–1973 m. Claude (Elmer) Buckland 1916–1968 m. Clarence (Matthew) Keller 1923–2001 m. George (Howell) John 1889–1950
  4. 4. Rebecca (Pearl) Jenkins 1904–1988 m. William (James Green) Sr 1907–1977
    1. 1. William (James Green) Jr. 1928–1989
    2. 2. Vivian (Delores) Green 1929–2010 m. Ralph (Pollock) Oliver 1924–2010
    3. 3. Dorothy (Margurette) Green 1926–1996 m. Lawrence (Puller Oliver) Jr 1925–
      1. 1. William (Lawrence) Oliver 1951–1992
    4. 4. Loretta Greene 1936–2023
    5. 5. Robert (Lee) Greene 1940–1972
  5. 5. Stanley Jenkins 1911–1995
  6. 6. Leroy Jenkins 1918–1997 m. Violet (Rachel) Simpson 1913–2001
  7. 7. James (Patty) Jenkins 1917–1963 m. Florence (Elizabeth) Green 1923–2005
    1. 1. Shirley (Amelia) Jenkins 1942–2020 m. Ronald (West) Loverin 1939–2007
    2. 2. James (Edward) Jenkins 1944–1949
  8. 8. Herman (Lylse Jenkins) Sr. 1906–1985 m. Virginia (Ray) Marshall 1906–1991
    1. 1. Anne (Lucille) Jenkins 1929–2022 m. Richard (Earl Pruitt) Sr. 1927–1990
    2. 2. Bessie (Louise) Jenkins 1925–2017 m. William (Thomas) Heywood 1917–1975
    3. 3. Virginia (Delois) Jenkins 1933–2014 m. Anibal Adan 1924–2016
    4. 4. Herman (Leslie Jenkins) Jr 1931–2012 m. Lola (Delphine) Hudgins 1937–2022 m. Alice (Joyce) Thomas 1934–1994
    5. 5. Catherine (Marie) Jenkins 1937–2002
    6. 6. Reuben (Lee) Jenkins 1935–2023 m. Barbara (Jean) Jenkins 1940–2019
  9. 9. Everette (Morris Jenkins) Sr. 1931–1990 m. Joyce (Annette) West 1938–2005
  10. 10. Evelyn Jenkins 1924–
  11. 11. Elward (Leo) Jenkins 1913–1996 m. Vernelle (Louise) Meeks 1910–1993 m. Doris (Christine) Shackleford 1927–2020
    1. 1. Walter (Earl) Jenkins 1939–2020 m. Joan (Ellen) Naumann 1938–2023
  12. 12. Elsie (Mildred) Jenkins 1921–2003 m. Robert (Paul) Boyle 1921–2001
  13. 13. Curtis Jenkins 1923–1924
  14. 14. Vernon (Edward) Jenkins 1929–2011 m. Dorothy (Ann) Green 1935–2024

Luther Jenkins's Timeline

11 Records

1884
28 Apr 1884
Birth of Luther Martin Jenkins in Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1917
1917
Age 33
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1940
1940
Age 56
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 56
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1950
1950
Age 66
Luther Martin Jenkins resided here in Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1979
15 Sep 1979
Age 95
Death of Luther Martin Jenkins in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1979
1979
Age 95
Burial of Luther Martin Jenkins in Achilles, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Achilles, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1884
    Event Place: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 37-3
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 37-3
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T625_1890; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 53
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 2340031
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City)
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T624_1629; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375642
    [11] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [12] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 16 Sep 1979; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.23371896,0.66801184,0.3787456&xid=3355
    [15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [16] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911
    [17] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [18] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: 2392; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 37-7

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T624_1629; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375642

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 2340031
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: 2392; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 37-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 37-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Abingdon Magisterial District, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 37-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Perrin, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: 2392; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 37-7

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1979
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City)

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 2340031

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T624_1629; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375642

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 2340031

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City)

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04264; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 37-3
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 2340031
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: T624_1629; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1375642
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Abingdon, Gloucester, Virginia; Roll: 2392; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 37-7

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1979
    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] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 16 Sep 1979; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.23371896,0.66801184,0.3787456&xid=3355
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1979
    Event Place: Achilles, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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