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Walter Jenkins 1882–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 7, 1882

Birth Location: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1 Mar 1956

Death Location: United States

Father: George Jenkins

Mother: Emmeline Board

Spouse(s): Dovey Jenkins

Children(s): William Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Eliza Jenkins, Nellie Jenkins, Fred Jenkins, Margaret Jenkins, Mayme Jenkins, Harrison Jenkins, Samuel JENKINS

In 1882, Walter Jenkins entered the world in Doddridge, West Virginia, USA, born to George Walter Jenkins And Emmeline Board. In 1900, Walter Jenkins resided in Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA. In 1904, Walter Jenkins established residence. Walter Jenkins married Dovey Jenkins, and had children including Charles Franklin Jenkins, Eliza Alice Jenkins, Fred Wilson Jenkins, Harrison Allen Jenkins, Margaret Leona Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth Bessie Jenkins, Mayme Rose Jenkins, Nellie May Jenkins, Samuel Ernest Jenkins, William Baxter Jenkins. Walter Jenkins passed away in 1956 in United States.

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Reliability Score:
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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1882, Walter Jenkins entered the world in Doddridge, West Virginia, USA, born to George Walter Jenkins And Emmeline Board.
  • In 1900, Walter Jenkins resided in Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1904, Walter Jenkins established residence.
  • Walter Jenkins married Dovey Jenkins, and had children including Charles Franklin Jenkins, Eliza Alice Jenkins, Fred Wilson Jenkins, Harrison Allen Jenkins, Margaret Leona Jenkins, Mary Elizabeth Bessie Jenkins, Mayme Rose Jenkins, Nellie May Jenkins, Samuel Ernest Jenkins, William Baxter Jenkins.
  • Walter Jenkins passed away in 1956 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Jenkins
1859–1930
Birth Location: Barbour, Virginia, USA
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Emmeline Board
1863–1929
Birth Location: Barbour County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Dovey Jenkins
1885–1973
Birth Location: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
DJ

Children(s)

William Jenkins
1904–1997
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
WJ
Charles Jenkins
1906–1974
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
CJ
Mary Jenkins
1907–1988
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
MJ
Eliza Jenkins
1910–1980
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
EJ
Nellie Jenkins
1912–1956
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
NJ
Fred Jenkins
1915–2003
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
FJ
Margaret Jenkins
1920–1991
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
MJ
Mayme Jenkins
1923–1995
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
MJ
Harrison Jenkins
1917–1987
Birth Location: Doddridge, West Virginia, United States
HJ
Samuel JENKINS
1926–2012
Birth Location: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
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Walter Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Walter Jenkins
1882–1956
Birth Place: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Parents
George Walter Jenkins
1859–1930
Barbour, Virginia, USA
Emmeline Board
1863–1929
Barbour County, Virginia
Grandparents
Jesse Jenkins
1828–1908
Phillipi, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Costilow
1822–1908
Barbour Co. VA
Great-Grandparents
David Jenkins
1805–1855
Margaret CRISLIP
1797–1855
Margaret Adams
1803–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Jenkins
1775–
Jacob CRISLIP
1747–1822
Anna SINGER
1755–1824
Jonathan Adams
1757–1835
Margaret Costilow
1771–1862

Walter Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Walter Jenkins (September 7, 1882–1 Mar 1956) m. Dovey Jenkins (June 29, 1885–February 25, 1973)
  1. 1. William (Baxter) Jenkins 1904–1997 m. Catherine (Virginia) Watkins 1904–1994
    1. 1. Paul (Edward) Jenkins 1928–2005
  2. 2. Charles (Franklin) Jenkins 1906–1974 m. Eva (Berdell) Taylor 1911–1984 m. Minnie (Ruth) Bush 1913–1986
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Bessie") Jenkins 1907–1988 m. Frank (Debois) Platt 1891–1945 m. Hoyt (H.) Sheppard 1895–1961
  4. 4. Eliza (Alice) Jenkins 1910–1980 m. Emory Gabbert 1909–1978
  5. 5. Nellie (May) Jenkins 1912–1956 m. Edward Harris 1909–1967 m. Paul (Arden) Dotson 1905–1983
  6. 6. Fred (Wilson) Jenkins 1915–2003 m. Junita (Irene) Jenkins 1921–2002 m. Millie (Imogene) Cottrill 1915–1999 m. Dolores (Jane) Jones 1919–
  7. 7. Margaret (Leona) Jenkins 1920–1991 m. Harley (Lee) Husk 1913–1987
    1. 1. Harley (Paul) Husk 1943–1944
  8. 8. Mayme (Rose) Jenkins 1923–1995 m. Salathiel (Morgan) Cutright 1911–1975
    1. 1. Larry (Morgan) Cutright 1944–1996
  9. 9. Harrison (Allen) Jenkins 1917–1987 m. Gladys (Leora) Cooper 1928–2011 m. Evelyn (Bernal) Talbert 1914–1985
    1. 1. Roy Jenkins 1949–1990 m. Alice (Jane) Lefone 1946–2008
  10. 10. Samuel (Ernest) JENKINS 1926–2012 m. Joan Kinney 1931–1975
    1. 1. Sue (Ann) Jenkins 1950–2023 m. Don (Edward) Barney 1947–2009

Walter Jenkins's Timeline

16 Records

1882
September 7, 1882
Birth of Walter Jenkins in Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Walter Jenkins resided here in Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1904
1904
Age 22
Walter Jenkins resided here
None
1906
1906
Age 24
Walter Jenkins resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 28
Walter Jenkins resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1912
1912
Age 30
Walter Jenkins resided here
None
1915
1915
Age 33
Walter Jenkins resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 38
Walter Jenkins resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1923
1923
Age 41
Walter Jenkins resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 48
Walter Jenkins resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Walter Jenkins resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Walter Jenkins resided here in West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Walter Jenkins resided here in Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
1956
February 27, 1956
Age 74
Death of Walter Jenkins in Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
1956
1 Mar 1956
Age 74
Burial of Walter Jenkins in United States
United States
1956
3 Mar 1956
Age 74
Walter Jenkins - Probate in Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
Doddridge, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 7, 1882
    Event Place: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 9-10B
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [5] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2342264
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Doddridge; Roll: 1992384
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241757
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Southwest, Doddridge, West Virginia; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241757

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1904
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1679; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375692

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1912
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1951; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: 2530; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2342264

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 9-10B

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Union, Doddridge, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4400; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 9-10B

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Doddridge; Roll: 1992384

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: February 27, 1956
    Event Place: Doddridge County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] Ohio, Deaths, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Doddridge County); Probate Place: Doddridge, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1956
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Doddridge, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Doddridge County); Probate Place: Doddridge, West Virginia
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