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Richard Cornelius Jenkins 1867–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Apr 1867

Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 19 Jan 1930

Death Location: Washington, Louisiana, USA

Father: Ret Jenkins

Mother: Rebecca Cooper

Spouse(s): Emma Tally

Children(s): Zelia Jenkins, Beulah Jenkins, Marshal Jenkins, Marvin Jenkins

In 1867, Richard Cornelius Jenkins entered the world in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA, born to Ret B Jenkins And Rebecca Jane Cooper. In 1870, Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided in Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. In 1880, Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. Richard Cornelius Jenkins married Emma Tally, and had children including Beulah Jenkins, Marshal A Jenkins, Marvin Eugene Jenkins, Zelia M Jenkins. Richard Cornelius Jenkins passed away in 1930 in Washington, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Richard Cornelius Jenkins entered the world in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA, born to Ret B Jenkins And Rebecca Jane Cooper.
  • In 1870, Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided in Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • Richard Cornelius Jenkins married Emma Tally, and had children including Beulah Jenkins, Marshal A Jenkins, Marvin Eugene Jenkins, Zelia M Jenkins.
  • Richard Cornelius Jenkins passed away in 1930 in Washington, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ret Jenkins
1829–1906
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
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Rebecca Cooper
1839–1923
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emma Tally
1870–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Children(s)

Zelia Jenkins
1887–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Beulah Jenkins
1891–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Marshal Jenkins
1893–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Marvin Jenkins
1895–1980
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Richard Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Richard Jenkins
1867–1930
Birth Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Ret B Jenkins
1829–1906
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Rebecca (Jane) Cooper
1839–1923
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Abner Jenkins
1796–1877
South Carolina, USA
Polly Bennett
1787–1863
Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Lorenzo (Dow) Cooper
1807–1867
Franklin, Georgia, USA
Mary (Ann) Alexander
1821–1897
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr
1750–1859
Caroline Cooper
1768–
Thomas Bennett
1757–1808
Mary Hardee
1769–1850
Cornelius Cooper
1774–1855
Jane Wood
1773–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Verlinda Russell
1750–1843
Elizabeth Blood
1745–
Thomas II
1725–1789
Mary Oldham
1720–1781
John Hardee
1728–1774
Michael Sutton
1728–
Cornelius I
1730–1805

Richard Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Cornelius) Jenkins (29 Apr 1867–19 Jan 1930) m. Emma Tally (Abt. 1870–)
  1. 1. Zelia (M) Jenkins 1887–
  2. 2. Beulah Jenkins 1891– m. Robert Carson 1893–
    1. 1. Helen Carson 1914– m. Merolin Heuer 1914–2012
    2. 2. Robert Carson 1916–
    3. 3. Bain Walters 1912–
    4. 4. Marvin Walters 1914–
    5. 5. Gladys Carson 1917–
    6. 6. Wabber Carson 1916–
  3. 3. Marshal (A) Jenkins 1893–
  4. 4. Marvin (Eugene) Jenkins 1895–1980

Richard Jenkins's Timeline

7 Records

1867
29 Apr 1867
Birth of Richard Cornelius Jenkins in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 3
Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided here in Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 13
Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Richard Cornelius Jenkins resided here in Bogalusa, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Bogalusa, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1930
19 Jan 1930
Age 63
Death of Richard Cornelius Jenkins in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1930
19 Jan 1930
Age 63
Death of Richard Cornelius Jenkins in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1867
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bogue Chitto, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 471; Family History Film: 1254471; Page: 400B; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 0584
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M593_532; Page: 2B; Image: 75588; Family History Library Film: 552031
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 583; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240583
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bogalusa, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374547
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 1, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M593_532; Page: 2B; Image: 75588; Family History Library Film: 552031

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bogue Chitto, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 471; Family History Film: 1254471; Page: 400B; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 0584

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: 583; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1240583

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bogalusa, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bogalusa, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374547

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1930
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, Statewide Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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