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Major Nathaniel Jenks 1662–1723 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1662

Birth Location: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 11 Aug 1723

Death Location: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Joseph Jenks

Mother: Hester Ballard

Spouse(s): Hannah Bosworth

Children(s): Elizabeth Jencks, Nathaniel Jenks, Jonathan Jenks, Hannah Jenckes, Martha Jenckes, Nathaniel Jencks

The story of Major Nathaniel Jenks began in 1662 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Major Nathaniel Jenks married Hannah Howland Bosworth, and had children including Elizabeth Jencks, Hannah Jenckes, Jonathan Jenks, Martha Jenckes, Nathaniel Jencks, Nathaniel Jenks. Major Nathaniel Jenks passed away in 1723 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Major Nathaniel Jenks began in 1662 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Major Nathaniel Jenks married Hannah Howland Bosworth, and had children including Elizabeth Jencks, Hannah Jenckes, Jonathan Jenks, Martha Jenckes, Nathaniel Jencks, Nathaniel Jenks.
  • Major Nathaniel Jenks passed away in 1723 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Jenks's Ancestors

Self
Major Jenks
1662–1723
Birth Place: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Joseph II Jenks
1628–1717
England
Hester Ballard
1633–1717
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (I) Jenks
1599–1683
St Anne, London, , England
William BALLARD
1603–1639
Southwell, Nottinghamshire, , England
Elizabeth Lee
1609–1695
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Jenks's Descendants

1.
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Major (Nathaniel) Jenks (29 Jan 1662–11 Aug 1723) m. Hannah (Howland) Bosworth (5 Nov 1663–31 Jul 1723)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Jencks 1697–1763 m. Joseph Scott 1695–1727
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth Hope) Scott 1721–1794 m. John (Douthit) Sr 1709–1784
      1. 1. John (Ireland Douthit) Jr 1740–1813 m. Mary (Eleanor Nellie) Davis 1741–1806
        1. 1. John (Douthit) III 1768–1860 m. Elizabeth (Lucinda) Bobo 1775–1859
        2. 2. Rebecca Douthit 1762–1833
        3. 3. James Douthit 1766–1851
        4. 4. Solomon Douthit 1767–1836
        5. 5. Enoch Douthit 1768–1864
        6. 6. Evan Douthit 1769–1849
        7. 7. Anna Douthit 1771–1870
        8. 8. Amos Douthit 1771–
        9. 9. Mary (Eleanor) Douthit 1773–1870
        10. 10. Joseph (G) Douthitt 1775–1843
        11. 11. Samuel Douthit 1777–1852
      2. 2. Nancy (Elizabeth) Douthit 1739–1790
      3. 3. James Douthit 1749–1780
      4. 4. William Douthit 1746–1799
      5. 5. Mary (Marcella) Douthitt 1743–1794
      6. 6. Infant Douthit 1748–1751
      7. 7. Rebecca DOUTHIT 1762–1833
      8. 8. Abraham Douthit 1762–1828
      9. 9. Sarah Douthit 1759–1821
      10. 10. Isaac Douthit 1756–1823
      11. 11. Thomas (Job) DOUTHIT 1753–1819
      12. 12. Douthit 1748–1751
      13. 13. Jacob Douthit 1765–1782
      14. 14. Douthit 1751–1751
  2. 2. Nathaniel Jenks 1699–1769
  3. 3. Jonathan Jenks 1688–1748
  4. 4. Hannah Jenckes 1690–1738
  5. 5. Martha Jenckes 1714–1797
  6. 6. Nathaniel Jencks 1703–1739 m. Lydia Arnold 1702–
    1. 1. Martha Jenckes 1724–
      1. 1. Amey Tefft 1759–1850
    2. 2. Stephen Jenckes 1726–1800
    3. 3. Lydia Jenckes 1728–

Major Jenks's Timeline

2 Records

1662
29 Jan 1662
Birth of Major Nathaniel Jenks in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1723
11 Aug 1723
Age 61
Death of Major Nathaniel Jenks in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1662
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23030.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 99365
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births
    [8] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1661; Birth city: Pawtucket; Birth state: RI

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1723
    Event Place: Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 99365
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1661; Birth city: Pawtucket; Birth state: RI

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