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William Elisha Jenkins 1864–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1864

Birth Location: Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Oct 1928

Death Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA

Father: Richard I

Mother: Susan Jenkins

Spouse(s): Winiford Talley

Children(s): Mary Jenkins

In 1864, William Elisha Jenkins entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to Richard Tyner Jenkins I And Susan Ann Jenkins. In 1880, William Elisha Jenkins resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, William Elisha Jenkins resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA. William Elisha Jenkins married Winiford Winnie Talley, and had children including Mary Magdeline Jenkins. William Elisha Jenkins passed away in 1928 in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1864, William Elisha Jenkins entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to Richard Tyner Jenkins I And Susan Ann Jenkins.
  • In 1880, William Elisha Jenkins resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, William Elisha Jenkins resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • William Elisha Jenkins married Winiford Winnie Talley, and had children including Mary Magdeline Jenkins.
  • William Elisha Jenkins passed away in 1928 in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard I
1816–1882
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
RI
Susan Jenkins
1825–1897
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Winiford Talley
1869–1964
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Jenkins
1890–1970
Birth Location: Sun, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
MJ

William Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
William Jenkins
1864–1928
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA
Parents
Richard Tyner Jenkins I
1816–1882
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Susan (Ann) Jenkins
1825–1897
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Abner Jenkins
1796–1877
South Carolina, USA
Polly Bennett
1787–1863
Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr
1750–1859
Caroline Cooper
1768–
Thomas Bennett
1757–1808
Mary Hardee
1769–1850
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–

William Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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William (Elisha) Jenkins (24 Dec 1864–15 Oct 1928) m. Winiford ((Winnie)) Talley (Nov 1869–17 September 1964)
  1. 1. Mary (Magdeline) Jenkins 1890–1970 m. Mansfield Otzenberger 1882–1958
    1. 1. James (M) Otzenberger 1925–1992
    2. 2. Ruby (E) Otzenberger 1909–
    3. 3. John (W) Otzenberger 1912–
    4. 4. Lucy (L) Otzenberger 1914–
    5. 5. Myrtle Parault 1916–1997 m. Davis Parault 1907–1971
    6. 6. Gladys (Lucille) Otzenberger 1912–2005 m. Luther (Emirah) Jenkins 1903–1989
    7. 7. Winnie (J) Otzenberger 1909–

William Jenkins's Timeline

7 Records

1864
24 Dec 1864
Birth of William Elisha Jenkins in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
William Elisha Jenkins resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
William Elisha Jenkins resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
William Elisha Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
William Elisha Jenkins resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1928
15 Oct 1928
Age 64
Death of William Elisha Jenkins in Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1928
15 Oct 1928
Age 64
Death of William Elisha Jenkins in Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1864
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T625_632; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 250
    [2] New Orleans, Louisiana, Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Orleans Death Indices 1918-1928; Volume: 197; Page: 458
    [3] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 202A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0755
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240585
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T624_531; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374544
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Family History Film: 1254473; Page: 202A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Saint Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T624_531; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374544

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: T625_632; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 250

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Bush, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Orleans, Louisiana, Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Orleans Death Indices 1918-1928; Volume: 197; Page: 458
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, Statewide Death Index

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