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Rufus M Jenkins 1837–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 July 1837

Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 May 1924

Death Location: Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Jenkins

Mother: Margaret Jenkins

Spouse(s): Cynthia Jenkins, Mary Jenkins

Children(s): Henry Jenkins, David Jenkins, E. Jenkins, Annie Martin, M. Jenkins, I. Jenkins

In 1837, Rufus M Jenkins entered the world in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Tilman Jenkins And Margaret Clemmer Jenkins. In 1880, Rufus M Jenkins resided in River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina, USA. Rufus M Jenkins married Cynthia Anne Rhyne Jenkins, Mary Anna Rhyne Hoyle Jenkins, and had children including Annie Irene Jenkins Martin, David George Jenkins, E Walter Jenkins, Henry Jacob Alexander Jenkins, I Francis Jenkins, M Mary Jenkins. Rufus M Jenkins passed away in 1924 in Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Rufus M Jenkins entered the world in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Tilman Jenkins And Margaret Clemmer Jenkins.
  • In 1880, Rufus M Jenkins resided in River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rufus M Jenkins married Cynthia Anne Rhyne Jenkins, Mary Anna Rhyne Hoyle Jenkins, and had children including Annie Irene Jenkins Martin, David George Jenkins, E Walter Jenkins, Henry Jacob Alexander Jenkins, I Francis Jenkins, M Mary Jenkins.
  • Rufus M Jenkins passed away in 1924 in Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jenkins
1808–1890
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
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Margaret Jenkins
1814–1896
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Cynthia Jenkins
1841–1927
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Jenkins
1809–1879
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Henry Jenkins
1861–1892
Birth Location: North Carolina
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David Jenkins
1866–1946
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
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E. Jenkins
1879–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Annie Martin
1881–1962
Birth Location: Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
AM
M. Jenkins
1871–1949
Birth Location: North Carolina
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I. Jenkins
1868–1948
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Rufus Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Jenkins
1837–1924
Birth Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Tilman Jenkins
1808–1890
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Clemmer) Jenkins
1814–1896
Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Edward ("Ned") Jenkins
1772–1830
Margaret (Smith) Jenkins
1780–1830
George (Clemmer) Sr
1779–1849
Pennsylvania, USA
Hanna (C Unknown) Clemmer
1784–1878
Great-Grandparents
George Clemmer
1747–1785
Elizabeth Clemmer
1748–1782
Mary Devault
1739–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Klemmer
1718–1756
Anna Boeckel
1718–1756
Rosannah Dettero
1727–
Johann Diewald
1730–1783
Maria ⛑
1730–1780

Rufus Jenkins's Descendants

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Rufus (M) Jenkins (2 July 1837–12 May 1924) m. Cynthia (Anne Rhyne) Jenkins (1841–1927) m. Mary (Anna Rhyne Hoyle) Jenkins (11 April 1809–1879)
  1. 1. Henry (Jacob Alexander) Jenkins 1861–1892 m. Alice (Cornelia Jenkins Thompson) Craft 1869–1957
  2. 2. David (George) Jenkins 1866–1946
  3. 3. E. (Walter) Jenkins 1879–
  4. 4. Annie (Irene Jenkins) Martin 1881–1962 m. Leonard (Garland) Martin 1877–1939
    1. 1. Elbert (Hoke) Martin 1900–1967
    2. 2. John (Rufus) Martin 1904–1905
  5. 5. M. (Mary) Jenkins 1871–1949 m. Peter (Marshall) Rhyne 1859–1920
    1. 1. Margaret (Ann "Annie" Rhyne) Setzer 1891–1974 m. John (Milton) Setzer 1885–1968
      1. 1. John (Roux) Setzer 1916–
      2. 2. Reba (Jean) Setzer 1918–
      3. 3. Peggy Setzer 1920–
    2. 2. Lena (Lucille Rhyne) Edison 1913–1997 m. Thomas (Woodrow) Edison 1912–1973
    3. 3. Eunice (Rhyne) Dorton 1894–1970 m. Robert (Franklin) Dorton 1881–1948
      1. 1. Bobbye (Dorton) Whitley 1911–1988 m. Charles (Brown Whitley) Sr 1909–1971
    4. 4. George (White) Rhyne 1905–1973 m. Frances (Elsie Crane) Rhyne 1907–1992
    5. 5. Loy (McLane) Rhyne 1898–1925
    6. 6. Ruffus (E) Rhyne 1896–1990 m. Alina Rhyne 1901–2001
      1. 1. Buffus Rhyne 1923–
      2. 2. Callun Rhyne 1927–2008
    7. 7. Luadan (Vivion) Rhyne 1888–1969
    8. 8. Leonard (Lancelot) Rhyne 1909–1909
    9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Rhyne 1911–1911
    10. 10. Alda (Catherine) Rhyne 1902–1903
  6. 6. I. (Francis) Jenkins 1868–1948 m. Wellington (Henry Brevard) Lineberger 1863–1943
    1. 1. Catheleen (Lineberger) Herald 1900–
    2. 2. Prue (Lineberger) Brewer 1906–1997
    3. 3. Johnsie (B Lineberger) Richardson 1892–1975
    4. 4. Harry (Eddleman) Lineberger 1894–1974 m. Marie (Gossett) Lineberger 1896–1973
      1. 1. Edward (Beach) Lineberger 1920–1974
      2. 2. Harry (Eddleman Lineberger) Jr 1922–1948
    5. 5. William (Mack) Lineberger 1903–1969
    6. 6. Kathleen (Cynthia Lineberger) Herald 1899–1970
      1. 1. Jean Herald 1922–
      2. 2. Billie (Anner) Herald 1925–
    7. 7. Robert (Anthony) Lineberger 1893–1961 m. Ila (Layton) Lineberger 1893–1962
    8. 8. James (Jenkins) Lineberger 1888–1918

Rufus Jenkins's Timeline

5 Records

1837
2 Jul 1837
Birth of Rufus M Jenkins in Dallas, Gaston, North Carolina
Dallas, Gaston, North Carolina
1837
2 July 1837
Birth of Rufus M Jenkins in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Rufus M Jenkins resided here in River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1924
12 May 1924
Age 87
Death of Rufus M Jenkins in Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina
Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina
1924
12 May 1924
Age 87
Death of Rufus M Jenkins in Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1837
    Event Place: Dallas, Gaston, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 July 1837
    Event Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 964; Family History Film: 1254964; Page: 100A; Enumeration District: 088; Image: 0199
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: River Bend, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: 964; Family History Film: 1254964; Page: 100A; Enumeration District: 088; Image: 0199

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1924
    Event Place: Mount Holly, Gaston, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1924
    Event Place: Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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