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Silas Lewis Jenkins 1862–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 January 1862

Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 5 March 1934

Death Location: Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Henry Jenkins

Mother: Elizabeth Lillard

Spouse(s): Amanda Burke

Children(s): Nanny Jenkins, Dolen Jenkins, Clarence Jenkins, Gideon Jenkins, Lizzie Jenkins, Albert Jenkins, Carroll Jenkins

In 1862, Silas Lewis Jenkins entered the world in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Henry B Jenkins And Elizabeth Ann Lillard. In 1880, Silas Lewis Jenkins resided in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Silas Lewis Jenkins resided in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA. Silas Lewis Jenkins married Amanda Mandy Sumerville Burke, and had children including Albert Jenkins, Carroll Jenkins, Clarence Jenkins, Dolen Jenkins, Gideon Wallace Jenkins, Lizzie Jenkins, Nanny E Jenkins. Silas Lewis Jenkins passed away in 1934 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Silas Lewis Jenkins entered the world in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Henry B Jenkins And Elizabeth Ann Lillard.
  • In 1880, Silas Lewis Jenkins resided in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Silas Lewis Jenkins resided in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA.
  • Silas Lewis Jenkins married Amanda Mandy Sumerville Burke, and had children including Albert Jenkins, Carroll Jenkins, Clarence Jenkins, Dolen Jenkins, Gideon Wallace Jenkins, Lizzie Jenkins, Nanny E Jenkins.
  • Silas Lewis Jenkins passed away in 1934 in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Jenkins
1821–
Birth Location: Virginia
HJ
Elizabeth Lillard
1827–
Birth Location: Luray, Page County, Virginia
EL

Spouses(s)

Amanda Burke
1865–1930
Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
AB

Children(s)

Nanny Jenkins
1908–1984
Birth Location: Virginia
NJ
Dolen Jenkins
1894–1987
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
DJ
Clarence Jenkins
1890–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
CJ
Gideon Jenkins
1896–1977
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
GJ
Lizzie Jenkins
1886–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LJ
Albert Jenkins
1900–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
AJ
Carroll Jenkins
1902–1978
Birth Location: Virginia
CJ

Silas Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Silas Jenkins
1862–1934
Birth Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Henry B. Jenkins
1821–
Virginia
Elizabeth (Ann) Lillard
1827–
Luray, Page County, Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Silas (Lewis) Jenkins (14 January 1862–5 March 1934) m. Amanda (Mandy Sumerville) Burke (15 December 1865–16 October 1930)
  1. 1. Nanny (E) Jenkins 1908–1984 m. Hubert (Jackson) Nicholson 1894–1971
    1. 1. Dorothy (Estelle) Nicholson 1923–
  2. 2. Dolen Jenkins 1894–1987 m. Jessie (J) Jenkins 1905–1981
    1. 1. Katherine Jenkins 1926–
  3. 3. Clarence Jenkins 1890–
  4. 4. Gideon (Wallace) Jenkins 1896–1977 m. Mary (Esther May Mae) Leake 1896–1985
    1. 1. Lewis (William) Jenkins 1917–2000
    2. 2. Mandy (F) Jenkins 1921–
    3. 3. Louise (Helen) Jenkins 1916–
    4. 4. Yates (T) Jenkins 1923–2015
    5. 5. Wilson (A) Jenkins 1924–
  5. 5. Lizzie Jenkins 1886–
  6. 6. Albert Jenkins 1900–
  7. 7. Carroll Jenkins 1902–1978
    1. 1. Silas (William) Jenkins 1921–

Silas Jenkins's Timeline

7 Records

1862
14 January 1862
Birth of Silas Lewis Jenkins in Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 18
Silas Lewis Jenkins resided here in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Silas Lewis Jenkins resided here in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Silas Lewis Jenkins resided here in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Silas Lewis Jenkins resided here in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Silas Lewis Jenkins resided here in Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
1934
5 March 1934
Age 72
Death of Silas Lewis Jenkins in Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States of America
Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 January 1862
    Event Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T625_1907; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 78
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342191
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: 1386; Page: 334B; Enumeration District: 130
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241724
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T624_1643; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375656
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: 1386; Page: 334B; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241724

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T624_1643; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375656

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: T625_1907; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piedmont, Rappahannock, Virginia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342191

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 March 1934
    Event Place: Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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