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Wilson "Will" Jenkins 1858–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1858

Birth Location: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 1945

Death Location: Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA

Father: Isaiah Jenkins

Mother: Rachel Reed

Spouse(s): Rachel McCartney

Children(s): William Jenkins, Dessie Jenkins, Rastus Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Ada Jenkins, Lida Jenkins, Howard Jenkins, Granville Jenkins, Jasper Jenkins, Jennie Jenkins, Claude Jenkins, Nancy Greenleaf, Donna Jenkins, Martha Jenkins, Tamera Jenkins

In 1858, Wilson "Will" Jenkins entered the world in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA, born to Isaiah Jenkins And Rachel Reed. In 1880, Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. In 1885, Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided in Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia. Wilson "Will" Jenkins married Rachel Dora Mccartney, and had children including Ada Jenkins, Claude Jenkins, Dessie Jenkins, Donna Jenkins, Granville Jenkins, Howard Jenkins, Jasper Jenkins, Jennie Fannie Jenkins, Lida Jenkins, Martha Pattie Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Nancy Greenleaf, Rastus Jenkins, Tamera Jenkins, William Jackson Jenkins. Wilson "Will" Jenkins passed away in 1945 in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Wilson "Will" Jenkins entered the world in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA, born to Isaiah Jenkins And Rachel Reed.
  • In 1880, Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1885, Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided in Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia.
  • Wilson "Will" Jenkins married Rachel Dora Mccartney, and had children including Ada Jenkins, Claude Jenkins, Dessie Jenkins, Donna Jenkins, Granville Jenkins, Howard Jenkins, Jasper Jenkins, Jennie Fannie Jenkins, Lida Jenkins, Martha Pattie Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Nancy Greenleaf, Rastus Jenkins, Tamera Jenkins, William Jackson Jenkins.
  • Wilson "Will" Jenkins passed away in 1945 in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaiah Jenkins
1836–1923
Birth Location: Virginia
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Rachel Reed
1836–1935
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Rachel McCartney
1865–1927
Birth Location: Gilmer, West Virginia
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Children(s)

William Jenkins
1895–1965
Birth Location: Bennett, Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
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Dessie Jenkins
1887–1940
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Rastus Jenkins
1899–1970
Birth Location: Poplar Lick, Gilmer, West Virginia
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Mary Jenkins
1903–
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, USA
MJ
Ada Jenkins
1894–
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, USA
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Lida Jenkins
1890–
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
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Howard Jenkins
1892–1963
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
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Granville Jenkins
1884–1947
Birth Location: Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
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Jasper Jenkins
1887–1946
Birth Location: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
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Jennie Jenkins
1892–
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
JJ
Claude Jenkins
1902–1944
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia
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Nancy Greenleaf
1904–1940
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia
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Donna Jenkins
1910–
Birth Location: Gilmer, West Virginia
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Martha Jenkins
1882–1960
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
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Tamera Jenkins
1892–
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
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Wilson Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Wilson Jenkins
1858–1945
Birth Place: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Isaiah Jenkins
1836–1923
Virginia
Rachel Reed
1836–1935
Virginia
Grandparents
David Jinkins
1806–1855
Barbour, Virginia
Margaret (Martha "Patty") Crislip
1797–1855
Barbour, Orange County, Virginia, USA
Jonathan Reed
1801–1855
Loudin County, Virginia
Mahala Castilow
1799–1888
Harrison County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Jenkins
1775–
Elizabeth Reed
1780–
Jacob Christlieb
1749–1822
Anna Singer
1755–1824
John Sr
1778–1859
Sarah Miller
1782–1846
James Costilow
1770–1845
Jane Reed
1772–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anna Christlieb
–1775
Christopher Custalow
1710–1799
Mary Major
1735–
William Reed
1749–1830
Abigail Stone
1754–1810

Wilson Jenkins's Descendants

1.
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Wilson ("Will") Jenkins (11 Feb 1858–25 Mar 1945) m. Rachel (Dora) McCartney (20 Apr 1865–17 Jul 1927)
  1. 1. William (Jackson) Jenkins 1895–1965 m. Stella (Gay) Greenleaf 1903–1981
    1. 1. Shirley (Gaylord) Jenkins 1935–2007
    2. 2. Charles (Burton "Charlie") Jenkins 1925–1952
    3. 3. Floda Jenkins 1925–
    4. 4. Juanita Jenkins 1917–
    5. 5. Onetta Jenkins 1919–
  2. 2. Dessie Jenkins 1887–1940 m. John (Henry) Greenlief 1889–1981 m. Albert (Walker) Dobbins 1884–1970
    1. 1. Nellie (Greenleaf) Greenlief 1921–2002
    2. 2. Flossie Greenlief 1919–
    3. 3. Pearl Greenlief 1915–2011 m. Raymond Pyles 1905–1988
      1. 1. Harley (Edward) Pyles 1936–2001
    4. 4. Ethel Greenlief 1922–1996
    5. 5. Thomas Dobbins 1909–
    6. 6. Louie Dobbins 1904–
  3. 3. Rastus Jenkins 1899–1970 m. Nidia Mowery 1914–2004
    1. 1. Herbert (Darrell "Herbie") Jenkins 1938–2002
  4. 4. Mary Jenkins 1903–
  5. 5. Ada Jenkins 1894–
  6. 6. Lida Jenkins 1890–
  7. 7. Howard Jenkins 1892–1963 m. Lura (M) Wade 1903–1974
    1. 1. Opal (Ann) Jenkins 1919–2006 m. Albert (Edwin) Pyles 1901–1985
      1. 1. Cheroke (Sue) Pyles 1947–2016
    2. 2. Henry (Howard) Jenkins 1935–2012
    3. 3. Clarence (Wesley) Jenkins 1930–2003
    4. 4. Oma Jenkins 1924– m. Abraham (Junior "Abe") Clevenger 1908–1967
    5. 5. Glenn (Wilson) Jenkins 1923–2001
    6. 6. William Jenkins 1925–
  8. 8. Granville Jenkins 1884–1947 m. Dora (Rachel) Greenleaf 1890–1938 m. Mabel (Daria) Rutherford 1902–1965
    1. 1. Jessie (Vernon) Jenkins 1926–1927
    2. 2. Bernard Jenkins 1922–2013 m. Merle (Marie) Cottrill 1916–2017 m. Mabel L 1927–2011 m. Helen (Mae) Trowbridge 1934–1968
    3. 3. Beulah Jenkins 1914–1937
    4. 4. Eula (Ulala) Jenkins 1912–1967 m. Lawrence (Donley) Green 1902–1968
    5. 5. Omal (Pauline) Jenkins 1932–1991
    6. 6. Juanita (Mae) Jenkins 1929–2000 m. Garrett (Marshall) Frame 1922–2003
      1. 1. Frame 1950–1950
    7. 7. Ortha Jenkins 1923–1987 m. Harold (Tennyson) Hensley 1923–1966
      1. 1. Delmus (Carrol) Hensley 1950–1965
    8. 8. Manoka Jenkins 1919–1932
  9. 9. Jasper Jenkins 1887–1946 m. Locia (Belle) Greenleaf 1884–1961
    1. 1. Clyde (Rufus) Jenkins 1912–1967 m. Annie (Belle) Mitchell 1916–1983
    2. 2. Adron (Jackson) Jenkins 1911–1987 m. Jessie (Marie) Furr 1917–1984
      1. 1. Jesse (F) Jenkins 1941–2013
      2. 2. Emwood (Paul) Jenkins 1944–2004
      3. 3. Russell (Lee) Jenkins 1937–1992
    3. 3. Lee (Barton) Jenkins 1904–1997 m. Jennie (Alma) Radcliff 1910–1948
      1. 1. Lenora (Beatrice "Bitty") Jenkins 1935–2016 m. James (A) Smith 1935–2010
      2. 2. Alfred (Lee) Jenkins 1930–1999 m. Betty (Lea) Jones 1934–2008
      3. 3. Loretta (Blanch) Jenkins 1932–2015 m. Stanley (Ray) Kerns 1928–1991
  10. 10. Jennie ("Fannie") Jenkins 1892–
  11. 11. Claude Jenkins 1902–1944 m. Artie (Clarinda) Mowery 1904–
    1. 1. Delphia Jenkins 1924–
    2. 2. Ona (Bell) Jenkins 1927–1999 m. John (Henry) Greenlief 1889–1981
  12. 12. Nancy Greenleaf 1904–1940 m. Everett Greenleaf 1898–1984
    1. 1. Edward ("Eddie") Greenlief 1934–1940
    2. 2. Willie Greenleaf 1920–1985
    3. 3. Raymond (Glen) Greenlief 1930–1999
    4. 4. ChesterLee Greenlief 1940–1980
    5. 5. Roland (L) Greenlief 1936–2009
  13. 13. Donna Jenkins 1910–
  14. 14. Martha (Pattie) Jenkins 1882–1960 m. Worthy (James) Dobbins 1879–1959
    1. 1. Myrtle Dobbins 1922–1922
    2. 2. Olen (Lee) Dobbins 1920–1999 m. Irene (Pearl) Dean 1924–1998
    3. 3. Rachel (Jemima "Minnie") Dobbins 1903–1942 m. Silas (M) Stump 1886–1970
      1. 1. Sammie (Ray) Stump 1941–1941
    4. 4. Priscilla (Anne "Annie") Dobbins 1899–2004 m. Clyde (Eupradic) Stump 1890–1953
      1. 1. Ronnie Stump 1919–1919
      2. 2. Geneva (Rachel "Neva") Stump 1920–2006 m. Paul Duley 1923–1993
        1. 1. Homer (Allen) Deuly 1945–2005
      3. 3. Dar (Lawerence) Stump 1924–1989
      4. 4. Fon Stump 1922–1992
      5. 5. Levi Stump 1917–
      6. 6. Telitha (Marie) Stump 1930–2000
    5. 5. Effie (B) Dobbins 1905–1999 m. Rufus (McClellan) Carr 1884–1960 m. Leeman (D.) Deulley 1907–1998
      1. 1. Ester (Rosa) Carr 1925–1996 m. Murvel Perkins 1911–1989
      2. 2. Roland (Willis) Carr 1927–2011 m. Mary (Jo) Lathea 1941–2014
    6. 6. Johnny (Wilson) Dobbins 1908–1962 m. Myrtle (Eloise) Nicholas 1930–1995
    7. 7. Ethel Dobbins 1926–
    8. 8. Nancy (Jane) Dobbins 1913–1986 m. Letcher Harris 1910– m. Charley (C) Stump 1909–
    9. 9. Ruthie Robinson 1906–1970 m. Ira Robinson 1882–1966
      1. 1. Ira ("Bud" Robinson) Jr 1938–1983
    10. 10. Jasper Dobbins 1903–1981 m. Pauline (Mae) Dean 1921–1994 m. Jessie (Belle) Perkins 1908–1992
      1. 1. Jackie (Junior "Jack") Dobbins 1934–2003
      2. 2. Jessie (Woneta) Dobbins 1922–1979
      3. 3. Omer (Richard) Dobbins 1928–1990
      4. 4. Gavin (M) Dobbins 1925–
    11. 11. Currence (B) Dobbins 1901–1971 m. Fanny (Della) Henderson 1899–
    12. 12. Bessie (Belle) Dobbins 1915–1995 m. James (Thomas) Harris 1909–1975
    13. 13. James Dobbins 1911–
  15. 15. Tamera Jenkins 1892–

Wilson Jenkins's Timeline

14 Records

1858
11 Feb 1858
Birth of Wilson "Will" Jenkins in Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1885
2 Jun 1885
Age 27
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
1886
2 Jun 1886
Age 28
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Steer Creek, Gilmer, West Virginia
Steer Creek, Gilmer, West Virginia
1892
14 Dec 1892
Age 34
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
1895
8 Apr 1895
Age 37
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Bennett, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Bennett, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1899
18 Jul 1899
Age 41
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Poplar Lick, Gilmer, West Virginia
Poplar Lick, Gilmer, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 42
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Reno, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Reno, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 77
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 82
Wilson "Will" Jenkins resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1945
25 Mar 1945
Age 87
Death of Wilson "Will" Jenkins in Tague, Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Tague, Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1858
    Event Place: Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 11-3
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 44
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Family History Film: 1255402; Page: 190D; Enumeration District: 141
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1241758
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1375693
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reno, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375708
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Family History Film: 1255402; Page: 190D; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1886
    Event Place: Steer Creek, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1892
    Event Place: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1895
    Event Place: Bennett, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Poplar Lick, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1375693

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Reno, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reno, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 44

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 11-3

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 11-3

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1945
    Event Place: Tague, Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sugar Creek Cemetery, Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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