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Martin Stephley Jenkins 1862–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1862

Birth Location: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 10 Nov 1957

Death Location: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin Jenkins

Mother: Catherine Reitz

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Dennis

Children(s): Violet Jenkins, Martin Jr, Lettie Jenkins, Hazel Jenkins, Mabel Jenkins, Katherine Jenkins, George Jenkins

In 1862, Martin Stephley Jenkins entered the world in Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Benjamin Jenkins And Catherine Reitz. In 1870, Martin Stephley Jenkins resided in Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, Martin Stephley Jenkins resided in Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. Martin Stephley Jenkins married Elizabeth Ann Lizzie Dennis, and had children including George Elmer Jenkins, Hazel May Jenkins, Katherine Marie Katy Jenkins, Lettie Jenkins, Mabel Victoria Jenkins, Martin Benjamin Jenkins Jr, Violet Verdine Jenkins. Martin Stephley Jenkins passed away in 1957 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Martin Stephley Jenkins entered the world in Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Benjamin Jenkins And Catherine Reitz.
  • In 1870, Martin Stephley Jenkins resided in Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, Martin Stephley Jenkins resided in Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Martin Stephley Jenkins married Elizabeth Ann Lizzie Dennis, and had children including George Elmer Jenkins, Hazel May Jenkins, Katherine Marie Katy Jenkins, Lettie Jenkins, Mabel Victoria Jenkins, Martin Benjamin Jenkins Jr, Violet Verdine Jenkins.
  • Martin Stephley Jenkins passed away in 1957 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Jenkins
1828–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BJ
Catherine Reitz
1835–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Dennis
1875–1957
Birth Location: Weatherly, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA
ED

Children(s)

Violet Jenkins
1909–2007
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
VJ
Martin Jr
1893–1978
Birth Location: Frugality, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
MJ
Lettie Jenkins
1900–1986
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
LJ
Hazel Jenkins
1897–1993
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
HJ
Mabel Jenkins
1911–2010
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
MJ
Katherine Jenkins
1906–1983
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
KJ
George Jenkins
1902–1976
Birth Location: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
GJ

Martin Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Martin Jenkins
1862–1957
Birth Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Benjamin Jenkins
1828–
Pennsylvania
Catherine Reitz
1835–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
David Jenkins
1790–
Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret
1794–
Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Daniel Reitz
1798–1851
Maryland, USA
Tamer Latta
1799–1853
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Stephley) Jenkins (18 Aug 1862–10 Nov 1957) m. Elizabeth (Ann "Lizzie") Dennis (14 Mar 1875–21 Dec 1957)
  1. 1. Violet (Verdine) Jenkins 1909–2007 m. Kenneth (George) Wilson 1905–1972
    1. 1. Lynn (A) Wilson 1938–2008 m. Sandra (Lee) Arcuri 1941–2008
    2. 2. Nancy Wilson 1934–1934
  2. 2. Martin (Benjamin Jenkins) Jr 1893–1978 m. Eva Hall 1890–1979
    1. 1. Thomas (Lincoln) Jenkins 1924–2000 m. Audrey (J) Enderline 1928–2011
    2. 2. Margaret (Elizabeth) Jenkins 1926–1985
    3. 3. Martin (Luther) Jenkins 1922–2010 m. Livia (Antonietta) Gherdol 1928–2004
      1. 1. Yvonne (Maria "Bonnie") Jenkins 1950–2007
  3. 3. Lettie Jenkins 1900–1986
  4. 4. Hazel (May) Jenkins 1897–1993
  5. 5. Mabel (Victoria) Jenkins 1911–2010
  6. 6. Katherine (Marie "Katy") Jenkins 1906–1983
  7. 7. George (Elmer) Jenkins 1902–1976

Martin Jenkins's Timeline

12 Records

1862
18 Aug 1862
Birth of Martin Stephley Jenkins in Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Dean, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Dean, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Susquehanna, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Susquehanna, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910-1955
Age 48
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 73
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania
Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 78
Martin Stephley Jenkins resided here in Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1957
8 Nov 1957
Age 95
Death of Martin Stephley Jenkins in Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
1957
10 Nov 1957
Age 95
Burial of Martin Stephley Jenkins in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1862
    Event Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3452; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-36
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 099301-102000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1545; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 152
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2013; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 2341747
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1103; Family History Film: 1255103; Page: 333D; Enumeration District: 168
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1310; Page: 273B; Family History Library Film: 552809
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dean, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1387; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1241387
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Susquehanna, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1325; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375338
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Frankstown, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1310; Page: 273B; Family History Library Film: 552809

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gaysport, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1103; Family History Film: 1255103; Page: 333D; Enumeration District: 168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dean, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dean, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1387; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1241387

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Susquehanna, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Susquehanna, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1325; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 0156; FHL microfilm: 1375338

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910-1955
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1545; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2013; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 2341747

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3452; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-36

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dale, Cambria, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3452; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-36

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 099301-102000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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