YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Rachel Woodward Jenkins 1812–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 APR 1812

Birth Location: Scituate, Plymouth, Mass.

Death Date: 18 Oct 1890

Death Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Bailey Jenkins

Mother: Rachel Woodward

Spouse(s): Howard Litchfield

Children(s): Emily Litchfield, Sarah Litchfield, Lucy Litchfield, Louisa Litchfield, Albert Litchfield, Theodore Litchfield, George Litchfield, Thomas Litchfield, Elwyn Litchfield

The story of Rachel Woodward Jenkins began in 1812 in Scituate, Plymouth, Mass.. In 1855, Rachel Woodward Jenkins resided in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1865, Rachel Woodward Jenkins resided in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Rachel Woodward Jenkins married Howard Litchfield, and had children including Albert Sumner Litchfield, Elwyn Everett Litchfield, Emily Litchfield, George Sewall Litchfield, Louisa L Litchfield, Lucy S Litchfield, Sarah Welch Litchfield, Theodore E Litchfield, Thomas Howard Litchfield. Rachel Woodward Jenkins passed away in 1890 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Rachel Jenkins
RJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Rachel Woodward Jenkins began in 1812 in Scituate, Plymouth, Mass..
  • In 1855, Rachel Woodward Jenkins resided in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1865, Rachel Woodward Jenkins resided in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Rachel Woodward Jenkins married Howard Litchfield, and had children including Albert Sumner Litchfield, Elwyn Everett Litchfield, Emily Litchfield, George Sewall Litchfield, Louisa L Litchfield, Lucy S Litchfield, Sarah Welch Litchfield, Theodore E Litchfield, Thomas Howard Litchfield.
  • Rachel Woodward Jenkins passed away in 1890 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Jenkins
1812–1890
Birth Place: Scituate, Plymouth, Mass.
Parents
Bailey Jenkins
1779–1864
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Rachel Woodward
1787–1873
Bath, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Grandparents
William Woodward
1752–
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts,
Mehitable Beal
1750–
Hingham, Plymouth, Masachusetts
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Jenkins's Descendants

1.
RJ
Rachel (Woodward) Jenkins (1 APR 1812–18 Oct 1890) m. Howard Litchfield (13 JAN 1804–13 MAR 1866)
  1. 1. Emily Litchfield 1841–1880
  2. 2. Sarah (Welch) Litchfield 1846–1865
  3. 3. Lucy (S.) Litchfield 1837–1891
  4. 4. Louisa (L) Litchfield 1844– m. James (F) Vila 1838–1904
  5. 5. Albert (Sumner) Litchfield 1842–1873
  6. 6. Theodore (E.) Litchfield 1835–
  7. 7. George (Sewall) Litchfield 1837–1862
  8. 8. Thomas (Howard) Litchfield 1834–
  9. 9. Elwyn (Everett) Litchfield 1848–1930 m. Augusta (Jane) ALDRICH 1852–1876
    1. 1. Irving (Everett) LITCHFIELD 1874–1955 m. Ethel (Ann) MacLeod 1891–1974
      1. 1. Barbara (Louise) Litchfield 1918–2007 m. Thomas (Joseph) O'Rourke 1917–1996
        1. 1. Janis (L) O'Rourke 1946–2015
      2. 2. Ethel (Frances) Litchfield 1918–
    2. 2. Sarah (Louise) LITCHFIELD 1872–

Rachel Jenkins's Timeline

4 Records

1812
1 APR 1812
Birth of Rachel Woodward Jenkins in Scituate, Plymouth, Mass.
Scituate, Plymouth, Mass.
1855
1855
Age 43
Rachel Woodward Jenkins resided here in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1865
1865
Age 53
Rachel Woodward Jenkins resided here in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1890
18 Oct 1890
Age 78
Death of Rachel Woodward Jenkins in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 APR 1812
    Event Place: Scituate, Plymouth, Mass.
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census
    [4] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1890
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE