Nine Generations

Luther Rice Jenks

Male, #276, Deceased, b. 13 June 1815, d. 21 April 1890



Parents

Father*Nathan Jenks (1776-1853)
Mother*Sutton Baker (about 1776-about 1820)

Family 1: Roxa Evans (about 1822-1892)

Daughter*Rosetta Jenks (1837-1855)
Son*Horatio Newton ("Newt") Jenks + (1838-1911)
Son*Luther Josiah Jenks + (1841-1903)
Son*Robert Gilbert Jenks (1844-1904)
Son*Solomon G. Jenks (about 1847-1865)
Son*Franklin L. Jenks (1853-1909)
Son*Albert A. Jenks (1856-1929)
Son*Nelson Eugene Jenks (1859-1930)

Family 2: Susan Lewis


Relationships3rd great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
5th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
2nd cousin 5 times removed of Erik Anderson

Charts and other referencesJenks Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

1815BirthLuther Rice Jenks was born on 13 June 1815 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.1
About 1820Death of ParentHis mother, Sutton Baker, died about 1820 in Rhode Island.
About 1836Marr-PartnersHe married Roxa Evans about 1836.
1837Birth of ChildHis daughter, Rosetta Jenks, was born in 1837 in New York.
1838Birth of ChildHis son, Horatio Newton ("Newt") Jenks, was born on 17 December 1838 in Yates County, New York.
1841Birth of ChildHis son, Luther Josiah Jenks, was born on 20 December 1841 in New York.
1844Birth of ChildHis son, Robert Gilbert Jenks, was born on 10 September 1844 in Michigan.
About 1847Birth of ChildHis son, Solomon G. Jenks, was born about 1847 in Michigan.
1850OccupationOn 30 September 1850 Luther Rice Jenks was a farmer in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.2
1850Residence (family)He and Roxa Evans lived in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan on 30 September 1850.2
1853Death of ParentHis father, Nathan Jenks, died on 9 May 1853 in Middlebury, Wyoming County, New York.
1853Birth of ChildHis son, Franklin L. Jenks, was born on 12 May 1853 in Michigan.
1855Death of ChildHis daughter, Rosetta Jenks, died on 30 May 1855 in Montcalm, Michigan.
1856Birth of ChildHis son, Albert A. Jenks, was born on 5 December 1856 in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1859Birth of ChildHis son, Nelson Eugene Jenks, was born on 30 December 1859 in Montcalm Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1860Land GrantHis grant was '160 Acres: S1/2SW Block 9, Township 15-N, Range 17-W, Michigan-Toledo Strip' on 3 September 1860 in Oceana County, Michigan.3
1865Death of ChildHis son, Solomon G. Jenks, died on 12 August 1865 in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1870Residence (family)Luther Rice Jenks and Roxa Evans lived in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan on 19 July 1870.4
Before 1878DivorceHe and Roxa Evans were divorced before 1878.5
1878Marr-PartnersHe married Susan Lewis on 14 October 1878 in Orleans, Ionia County, Michigan.6
1880OccupationOn 5 June 1880 Luther Rice Jenks was a farmer in Ferris Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.7
1890DeathHe died on 21 April 1890 in Ferris Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1892Death of SpouseHis former wife, Roxa Evans, died on 27 April 1892 in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Taylor Family Tree
  2. 1850 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: 358; Page: 444A
  3. Bureau of Land Management., 160 Acres: S1/2SW Block 9, Township 15-N, Range 17-W, Michigan-Toledo Strip; #60730
  4. 1870 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 120B; Family History Library Film: 552191
  5. 1850 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: 596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 146C; Enumeration District: 234; Image: 0700
  6. Marriage Certificate, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N3N9-YVZ : accessed 10 April 2016), Luther R. Jenks and Susan L. Morrel Lewis, 14 Oct 1878; citing Orleans, Ionia, Michigan, v 2 p 12 rn 2964, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,463.
  7. 1850 Federal Census
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Roxa Evans

Roxa Evans
Female, #277, Deceased, b. about 1822, d. 27 April 1892



Family: Luther Rice Jenks (1815-1890)

Daughter*Rosetta Jenks (1837-1855)
Son*Horatio Newton ("Newt") Jenks + (1838-1911)
Son*Luther Josiah Jenks + (1841-1903)
Son*Robert Gilbert Jenks (1844-1904)
Son*Solomon G. Jenks (about 1847-1865)
Son*Franklin L. Jenks (1853-1909)
Son*Albert A. Jenks (1856-1929)
Son*Nelson Eugene Jenks (1859-1930)

Relationships3rd great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
5th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark

Charts and other referencesJenks Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

MarriedRoxa Evans was also known as Roxa Jenks.
NameShe was also known as Roxey Evans.1
About 1822BirthShe was born about 1822 in New York.
About 1836Marr-PartnersShe married Luther Rice Jenks about 1836.
1837Birth of ChildHer daughter, Rosetta Jenks, was born in 1837 in New York.
1838Birth of ChildHer son, Horatio Newton ("Newt") Jenks, was born on 17 December 1838 in Yates County, New York.
1841Birth of ChildHer son, Luther Josiah Jenks, was born on 20 December 1841 in New York.
1844Birth of ChildHer son, Robert Gilbert Jenks, was born on 10 September 1844 in Michigan.
About 1847Birth of ChildHer son, Solomon G. Jenks, was born about 1847 in Michigan.
1850Residence (family)Luther Rice Jenks and Roxa Evans lived in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan on 30 September 1850.2
1853Birth of ChildHer son, Franklin L. Jenks, was born on 12 May 1853 in Michigan.
1855Death of ChildHer daughter, Rosetta Jenks, died on 30 May 1855 in Montcalm, Michigan.
1856Birth of ChildHer son, Albert A. Jenks, was born on 5 December 1856 in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1859Birth of ChildHer son, Nelson Eugene Jenks, was born on 30 December 1859 in Montcalm Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1865Death of ChildHer son, Solomon G. Jenks, died on 12 August 1865 in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1870Residence (family)Luther Rice Jenks and Roxa Evans lived in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan on 19 July 1870.3
Before 1878DivorceLuther Rice Jenks and she were divorced before 1878.4
1890Death of SpouseHer former husband, Luther Rice Jenks, died on 21 April 1890 in Ferris Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.
1892BurialShe was buried in 1892 in Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan.5
1892DeathShe died on 27 April 1892 in Fair Plain Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.6,5

Citations

  1. Michigan Deaths and Burials Database, amilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHGH-YJK : accessed 22 June 2015), Roxey Evans in entry for Luther J. Jenks, 07 Mar 1903; citing Fairplains, Montcalm, Michigan, reference v b p 213; FHL microfilm 1,295,524.
  2. 1850 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: 358; Page: 444A
  3. 1870 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 120B; Family History Library Film: 552191
  4. 1850 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: 596; Family History Film: 1254596; Page: 146C; Enumeration District: 234; Image: 0700
  5. "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVY-DH5Z : 13 December 2015), Roxa Evans, 1892; Burial, Greenville, Montcalm, Michigan, United States of America, Fairplains Cemetery; citing record ID 26546035, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
  6. "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KF3Q-XBH : 13 March 2018), Rocksy Evans in entry for Albert A Jenks, 24 Dec 1929; citing Belding, Ionia, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,972,753.
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Nathan Jenks

Male, #278, Deceased, b. 3 December 1776, d. 9 May 1853



Parents

Father*Anthony Ebenezer Jenks (1755-1837)
Mother*Hannah Sutton (1751-before 1833)

Family: Sutton Baker (about 1776-about 1820)

Son*Luther Rice Jenks + (1815-1890)

Relationships4th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
6th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
1st cousin 6 times removed of Erik Anderson

Charts and other referencesJenks Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

1776BirthNathan Jenks was born on 3 December 1776 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
Marr-PartnersHe married Sutton Baker.
1815Birth of ChildHis son, Luther Rice Jenks, was born on 13 June 1815 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.
About 1820Death of SpouseHis wife, Sutton Baker, died about 1820 in Rhode Island.
Before 1833Death of ParentHis mother, Hannah Sutton, died before 5 October 1833 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York.
1837Death of ParentHis father, Anthony Ebenezer Jenks, died on 9 March 1837 in Summerhill, Cayuga County, New York.
1850OccupationOn 23 August 1850 Nathan Jenks was a farmer in Middlebury, Wyoming County, New York.1
1853DeathHe died on 9 May 1853 in Middlebury, Wyoming County, New York.

Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, Place: Fairplain, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: 358; Page: 444A
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Sutton Baker

Female, #279, Deceased, b. about 1776, d. about 1820



Family: Nathan Jenks (1776-1853)

Son*Luther Rice Jenks + (1815-1890)

Relationships4th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
6th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark

Charts and other referencesJenks Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

NameSutton Baker was also known as Sutton Jenks.
About 1776BirthShe was born about 1776.
Marr-PartnersShe married Nathan Jenks.
1815Birth of ChildHer son, Luther Rice Jenks, was born on 13 June 1815 in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York.
About 1820DeathShe died about 1820 in Rhode Island.1
1853Death of SpouseHer husband, Nathan Jenks, died on 9 May 1853 in Middlebury, Wyoming County, New York.

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Taylor Family Tree
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Anthony Ebenezer Jenks

Male, #280, Deceased, b. 2 September 1755, d. 9 March 1837



Parents

Father*Jeremiah Jenks (1729/30-1817)
Mother*Patience Tower (1733-)

Family: Hannah Sutton (1751-before 1833)

Son*Nathan Jenks + (1776-1853)

Relationships5th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
7th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
5th great-granduncle of Erik Anderson

Charts and other referencesJenks Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

1755BirthAnthony Ebenezer Jenks was born on 2 September 1755 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.1
1773Marr IntentionsHe and Hannah Sutton published their intention to get married on 23 October 1773 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.2
1773Marr-PartnersHe married Hannah Sutton on 23 October 1773 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.3
1776Birth of ChildHis son, Nathan Jenks, was born on 3 December 1776 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1817Death of ParentHis father, Jeremiah Jenks, died on 17 February 1817 in Lawrence, Otsego County, New York.
Before 1833Death of SpouseHis wife, Hannah Sutton, died before 5 October 1833 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York.
1837DeathAnthony Ebenezer Jenks died on 9 March 1837 in Summerhill, Cayuga County, New York.

Citations

  1. Birth Certificate, "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F87N-96B : accessed 10 April 2016), Patience in entry for Anthony Jenckes, 02 Sep 1755; citing CUMBERLAND,PROVIDENCE,RHODE ISLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 22,256.
  2. Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution.
    Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution.
    Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Mariages, Intentions, Births, Deaths etc., Hannah Sutton
  3. Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850, Anthony Jenckes
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Hannah Sutton

Female, #281, Deceased, b. 3 July 1751, d. before 5 October 1833



Parents

Father*Robert Francis Sutton (about 1730-1753)
Mother*Jerusha Allen (1731-1766)

Family: Anthony Ebenezer Jenks (1755-1837)

Son*Nathan Jenks + (1776-1853)

Relationships5th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
7th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark

Charts and other referencesJenks Descendancy Chart

Biographical Details

MarriedHannah Sutton was also known as Hannah Elizabeth Jenks.
1751BirthShe was born on 3 July 1751 in Bristol County, Massachusetts.1
1753Death of ParentHer father, Robert Francis Sutton, died on 28 April 1753.
1766Death of ParentHer mother, Jerusha Allen, died on 13 May 1766 in Massachusetts.
1773Marr IntentionsAnthony Ebenezer Jenks and Hannah Sutton published their intention to get married on 23 October 1773 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.1
1773Marr-PartnersShe married Anthony Ebenezer Jenks on 23 October 1773 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.2
1776Birth of ChildHer son, Nathan Jenks, was born on 3 December 1776 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
Before 1833DeathShe died before 5 October 1833 in Cortland, Cortland County, New York. Death date and place probable, not documented.
1837Death of SpouseHer husband, Anthony Ebenezer Jenks, died on 9 March 1837 in Summerhill, Cayuga County, New York.

Citations

  1. Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution.
    Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution.
    Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Mariages, Intentions, Births, Deaths etc., Hannah Sutton
  2. Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850, Anthony Jenckes
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Jeremiah Jenks

Male, #282, Deceased, b. 12 February 1729/30, d. 17 February 1817



Parents

Father*Daniel Jenks (1701/02-)
Mother*Mercy Sprague (1703-1749)

Family: Patience Tower (1733-)

Son*Anthony Ebenezer Jenks + (1755-1837)
Son*Levi Tower Jenks + (1763-1838)

Relationships6th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
8th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
6th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

1729/30BirthJeremiah Jenks was born on 12 February 1729/30 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1749Death of ParentHis mother, Mercy Sprague, died on 19 April 1749 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1753Marr-PartnersHe married Patience Tower on 22 March 1753 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1755Birth of ChildHis son, Anthony Ebenezer Jenks, was born on 2 September 1755 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1763Birth of ChildHis son, Levi Tower Jenks, was born on 8 October 1763 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1817DeathJeremiah Jenks died on 17 February 1817 in Lawrence, Otsego County, New York.
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Patience Tower

Female, #283, Deceased, b. 23 May 1733



Family: Jeremiah Jenks (1729/30-1817)

Son*Anthony Ebenezer Jenks + (1755-1837)
Son*Levi Tower Jenks + (1763-1838)

Relationships6th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
8th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
6th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

NamePatience Tower was also known as Patience Jenks.
1733BirthShe was born on 23 May 1733 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1753Marr-PartnersShe married Jeremiah Jenks on 22 March 1753 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1755Birth of ChildHer son, Anthony Ebenezer Jenks, was born on 2 September 1755 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1763Birth of ChildHer son, Levi Tower Jenks, was born on 8 October 1763 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1817Death of SpouseHer husband, Jeremiah Jenks, died on 17 February 1817 in Lawrence, Otsego County, New York.
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Daniel Jenks

Male, #284, Deceased, b. 12 March 1701/02



Parents

Father*Daniel Jenks (1663-1736)
Mother*Catherine Balcom (about 1665-)

Family: Mercy Sprague (1703-1749)

Son*Jeremiah Jenks + (1729/30-1817)

Relationships7th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
9th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
7th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

1701/02BirthDaniel Jenks was born on 12 March 1701/02 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1727Marr-PartnersHe married Mercy Sprague on 14 February 1727 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.1
1729/30Birth of ChildHis son, Jeremiah Jenks, was born on 12 February 1729/30 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1736Death of ParentHis father, Daniel Jenks, died in 1736 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1749Death of SpouseHis wife, Mercy Sprague, died on 19 April 1749 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.

Citations

  1. Family Search, KG4K-D29, accessed June 30, 2017
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:22:12

Mercy Sprague

Female, #285, Deceased, b. 17 June 1703, d. 19 April 1749



Parents

Father*Anthony Sprague, II (1663-1729)
Mother*Mary Tilden (1666-1731)

Family: Daniel Jenks (1701/02-)

Son*Jeremiah Jenks + (1729/30-1817)

Relationships7th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
9th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
7th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

NameMercy Sprague was also known as Mercy Jenks.
1703BirthShe was born on 17 June 1703 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.1
1727Marr-PartnersShe married Daniel Jenks on 14 February 1727 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.2
1729Death of ParentHer father, Anthony Sprague, II, died on 14 May 1729 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1729/30Birth of ChildHer son, Jeremiah Jenks, was born on 12 February 1729/30 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1731Death of ParentHer mother, Mary Tilden, died on 13 January 1731 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1749DeathMercy Sprague died on 19 April 1749 in Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island.2

Citations

  1. "Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F87F-BGW : 6 December 2014), Mercy in entry for David Jenckes, 21 Jun 1739; citing CUMBERLAND,PROVIDENCE,RHODE ISLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 22,256.
  2. Family Search, KG4K-D29, accessed June 30, 2017
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Daniel Jenks

Male, #286, Deceased, b. 19 April 1663, d. 1736



Parents

Father*Joseph Jenckes, Sr. (1599-1682/83)
Mother*Elizabeth Darling (about 1630-1679)

Family: Catherine Balcom (about 1665-)

Son*Daniel Jenks + (1701/02-)

Relationships8th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
10th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
8th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

1663BirthDaniel Jenks was born on 19 April 1663 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1679Death of ParentHis mother, Elizabeth Darling, died in July 1679 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1682/83Death of ParentHis father, Joseph Jenckes, Sr., died on 16 March 1682/83 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts.
1692Marr-PartnersDaniel Jenks married Catherine Balcom in 1692 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
1701/02Birth of ChildHis son, Daniel Jenks, was born on 12 March 1701/02 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1736DeathDaniel Jenks died in 1736 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1
1736BurialHe was buried in 1736 in Governor Joseph Jencks Cemetery Lot in Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QVVG-F2MV : accessed 26 February 2016), Daniel Jenckes, 1736; Burial, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America, Governor Joseph Jencks Lot (Defunct); citing record ID 20946575, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:22:12

Catherine Balcom

Female, #287, Deceased, b. about 1665



Family: Daniel Jenks (1663-1736)

Son*Daniel Jenks + (1701/02-)

Relationships8th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
10th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
8th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

NameCatherine Balcom was also known as Catherine Jenks.
About 1665BirthShe was born about 1665 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1692Marr-PartnersShe married Daniel Jenks in 1692 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
1701/02Birth of ChildHer son, Daniel Jenks, was born on 12 March 1701/02 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1736Death of SpouseHer husband, Daniel Jenks, died in 1736 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Joseph Jenckes, Sr.

Male, #288, Deceased, b. 26 August 1599, d. 16 March 1682/83



Parents

Father*John Jenckes (about 1556-1625)
Mother*Sarah Fulwater (1573-about 1599)

Family 1: Joan Hearne (1607-1633)

Son*Joseph Jenckes + (1628-)

Family 2: Elizabeth Darling (about 1630-1679)

Son*Daniel Jenks + (1663-1736)

Relationships9th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
11th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
9th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

OccupationJoseph Jenckes, Sr., was a mechanic and inventor.
About 1599Death of ParentHis mother, Sarah Fulwater, died about 1599 in England.
1599BirthHe was born on 26 August 1599 in Colbrooke, England.1
1599BaptismHe was baptised on 26 August 1599 in London, England, at St. Ann Blackfriars.2
1625Death of ParentHis father, John Jenckes, died on 16 August 1625 in Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, England.
1627Marr-PartnersJoseph Jenckes, Sr., married Joan Hearne on 5 November 1627 in Horton, England.
1628Birth of ChildHis son, Joseph Jenckes, was born on 12 October 1628 in Colbrooke, England.
1633Death of SpouseHis wife, Joan Hearne, died on 28 February 1633 in England.
Before 1643ImmigrationJoseph Jenckes, Sr., migrated in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, before 1643.2
1649/50Marr-PartnersHe married Elizabeth Darling in 1649/50 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
1663Birth of ChildHis son, Daniel Jenks, was born on 19 April 1663 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1679Death of SpouseHis wife, Elizabeth Darling, died in July 1679 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1682/83DeathJoseph Jenckes, Sr., died on 16 March 1682/83 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts.
1846BiographyOn March 6, 1646, he was awarded the first patent in North America by the General Court of Massachusetts, for making scythes. This basic scythe design remained in use for over 300 years. In 1654 he built the first fire engine in North America, commissioned by the city of Boston. The site of the Jenckes forge is at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.2

Citations

  1. Family Search, Accessed 1 Oct 2014
  2. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, URL: http://en.wikipedia.org, "Joseph Jenckes," accessed 18 Sept. 2014
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:22:12

Elizabeth Darling

Female, #289, Deceased, b. about 1630, d. July 1679



Family: Joseph Jenckes, Sr., (1599-1682/83)

Son*Daniel Jenks + (1663-1736)

Relationships9th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
11th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
9th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

NameElizabeth Darling was also known as Elizabeth Jenckes.
About 1630BirthShe was born about 1630 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
1649/50Marr-PartnersShe married Joseph Jenckes, Sr., in 1649/50 in Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.
1663Birth of ChildHer son, Daniel Jenks, was born on 19 April 1663 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.
1679DeathShe died in July 1679 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1682/83Death of SpouseHer husband, Joseph Jenckes, Sr., died on 16 March 1682/83 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts.
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John Jenckes

Male, #290, Deceased, b. about 1556, d. 16 August 1625



Parents

Father*William Jenckes (about 1536-1634)
Mother*Alicia Griffin (about 1538-after 1611)

Family: Sarah Fulwater (1573-about 1599)

Son*Joseph Jenckes, Sr. + (1599-1682/83)

Relationships10th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
12th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
10th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

OccupationJohn Jenckes was.
About 1556BirthHe was born about 1556 in London, England.
Marr-PartnersHe married Sarah Fulwater.
About 1599Death of SpouseHis wife, Sarah Fulwater, died about 1599 in England.
1599Birth of ChildHis son, Joseph Jenckes, Sr., was born on 26 August 1599 in Colbrooke, England.
After 1611Death of ParentHis mother, Alicia Griffin, died after 1611.
1625DeathJohn Jenckes died on 16 August 1625 in Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, England.
1634Death of ParentHis father, William Jenckes, died in 1634 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
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Sarah Fulwater

Female, #291, Deceased, b. 28 March 1573, d. about 1599



Family: John Jenckes (about 1556-1625)

Son*Joseph Jenckes, Sr. + (1599-1682/83)

Relationships10th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
12th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
10th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

NameSarah Fulwater was also known as Sarah Jenckes.
1573BirthShe was born on 28 March 1573 in London, England.
Marr-PartnersShe married John Jenckes.
About 1599DeathShe died about 1599 in England.
1599Birth of ChildHer son, Joseph Jenckes, Sr., was born on 26 August 1599 in Colbrooke, England.
1625Death of SpouseHer husband, John Jenckes, died on 16 August 1625 in Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, England.
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William Jenckes

Male, #292, Deceased, b. about 1536, d. 1634



Parents

Father*Hugh Jenks (about 1510-1551)
Mother*Ann Agnes Wentworth (about 1515-1569)

Family: Alicia Griffin (about 1538-after 1611)

Son*John Jenckes + (about 1556-1625)

Relationships11th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
13th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
11th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

About 1536BirthWilliam Jenckes was born about 1536 in Shrewsbury, Clun, Shropshire, England.
1551Death of ParentHis father, Hugh Jenks, died on 10 July 1551 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
1554Marr-PartnersWilliam Jenckes married Alicia Griffin in 1554 in Saint Anne, Blackfriars, England.1
About 1556Birth of ChildHis son, John Jenckes, was born about 1556 in London, England.
1569Death of ParentHis mother, Ann Agnes Wentworth, died on 12 January 1569 in Shropshire, England.
After 1611Death of SpouseHis wife, Alicia Griffin, died after 1611.
1625Death of ChildHis son, John Jenckes, died on 16 August 1625 in Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, England.
1634DeathWilliam Jenckes died in 1634 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.2

Citations

  1. Ancestral File (R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
  2. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, 598,221 Souls in Our Thomas Ancestry
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Alicia Griffin

Female, #293, Deceased, b. about 1538, d. after 1611



Family: William Jenckes (about 1536-1634)

Son*John Jenckes + (about 1556-1625)

Relationships11th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
13th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
11th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

MarriedAlicia Griffin was also known as Alicia Jenckes.
About 1538BirthShe was born about 1538 in Shrewsbury, Clun, Shropshire, England.1
1554Marr-PartnersShe married William Jenckes in 1554 in Saint Anne, Blackfriars, England.1
About 1556Birth of ChildHer son, John Jenckes, was born about 1556 in London, England.
After 1611DeathShe died after 1611.1
1634Death of SpouseHer husband, William Jenckes, died in 1634 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.

Citations

  1. Ancestral File (R), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA
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Hugh Jenks

Male, #294, Deceased, b. about 1510, d. 10 July 1551



Parents

Father*William Jenks (about 1480-1571)
Mother*Sara Johnson (about 1481-1558)

Family: Ann Agnes Wentworth (about 1515-1569)

Son*William Jenckes + (about 1536-1634)

Relationships12th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
14th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
12th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

About 1510BirthHugh Jenks was born about 1510 in Habendryd, Shropshire, England.
1534Marr-PartnersHe married Ann Agnes Wentworth in 1534 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
About 1536Birth of ChildHis son, William Jenckes, was born about 1536 in Shrewsbury, Clun, Shropshire, England.
1551DeathHugh Jenks died on 10 July 1551 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.1
1558Death of ParentHis mother, Sara Johnson, died on 16 December 1558 in London, England.
1569Death of SpouseHis wife, Ann Agnes Wentworth, died on 12 January 1569 in Shropshire, England.
1571Death of ParentHis father, William Jenks, died in 1571 in London, England.

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, 598,221 Souls in Our Thomas Ancestry
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Ann Agnes Wentworth

Female, #295, Deceased, b. about 1515, d. 12 January 1569



Family: Hugh Jenks (about 1510-1551)

Son*William Jenckes + (about 1536-1634)

Relationships12th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
14th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
12th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

MarriedAnn Agnes Wentworth was also known as Agnes Jenks.
About 1515BirthShe was born about 1515 at New Chapel in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.1
1534Marr-PartnersShe married Hugh Jenks in 1534 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
About 1536Birth of ChildHer son, William Jenckes, was born about 1536 in Shrewsbury, Clun, Shropshire, England.
1551Death of SpouseHer husband, Hugh Jenks, died on 10 July 1551 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
1569DeathShe died on 12 January 1569 in Shropshire, England.

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, 598,221 Souls in Our Thomas Ancestry
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William Jenks

Male, #296, Deceased, b. about 1480, d. 1571



Family: Sara Johnson (about 1481-1558)

Son*Hugh Jenks + (about 1510-1551)

Relationships13th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
15th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
13th great-grandfather of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

About 1480BirthWilliam Jenks was born about 1480 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
1509Marr-PartnersHe married Sara Johnson in 1509.
About 1510Birth of ChildHis son, Hugh Jenks, was born about 1510 in Habendryd, Shropshire, England.
1551Death of ChildHis son, Hugh Jenks, died on 10 July 1551 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
1558Death of SpouseHis wife, Sara Johnson, died on 16 December 1558 in London, England.
1571DeathWilliam Jenks died in 1571 in London, England.
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Sara Johnson

Female, #297, Deceased, b. about 1481, d. 16 December 1558



Family: William Jenks (about 1480-1571)

Son*Hugh Jenks + (about 1510-1551)

Relationships13th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
15th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark
13th great-grandmother of Erik Anderson


Biographical Details

MarriedSara Johnson was also known as Sara Jenks.
About 1481BirthShe was born about 1481.
1509Marr-PartnersShe married William Jenks in 1509.
About 1510Birth of ChildHer son, Hugh Jenks, was born about 1510 in Habendryd, Shropshire, England.
1551Death of ChildHer son, Hugh Jenks, died on 10 July 1551 in Clunbury, Shropshire, England.
1558DeathShe died on 16 December 1558 in London, England.
1571Death of SpouseHer husband, William Jenks, died in 1571 in London, England.
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Robert Francis Sutton

Male, #298, Deceased, b. about 1730, d. 28 April 1753



Family: Jerusha Allen (1731-1766)

Daughter*Hannah Sutton + (1751-before 1833)

Relationships6th great-grandfather of Mollie Jenks Edson
8th great-grandfather of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark


Biographical Details

About 1730BirthRobert Francis Sutton was born about 1730.
1747Marr-PartnersHe married Jerusha Allen on 13 September 1747 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Source -- a typed compilation, not an original document -- says 1737, but 1747 is probably correct.1
1751Birth of ChildHis daughter, Hannah Sutton, was born on 3 July 1751 in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
1753DeathHe died on 28 April 1753.2
1766Death of SpouseHis wife, Jerusha Allen, died on 13 May 1766 in Massachusetts.

Citations

  1. Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution., Record#: 2:149
  2. Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution., Robert Sutton
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Jerusha Allen

Female, #299, Deceased, b. 31 March 1731, d. 13 May 1766



Family: Robert Francis Sutton (about 1730-1753)

Daughter*Hannah Sutton + (1751-before 1833)

Relationships6th great-grandmother of Mollie Jenks Edson
8th great-grandmother of Theodore Edson ("Theo") Clark


Biographical Details

NameJerusha Allen was also known as Jerusha Sutton.
1731BirthShe was born on 31 March 1731 in Massachusetts.1
1747Marr-PartnersShe married Robert Francis Sutton on 13 September 1747 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Source -- a typed compilation, not an original document -- says 1737, but 1747 is probably correct.2
1751Birth of ChildHer daughter, Hannah Sutton, was born on 3 July 1751 in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
1753Death of SpouseHer husband, Robert Francis Sutton, died on 28 April 1753.
1766DeathJerusha Allen died on 13 May 1766 in Massachusetts.3

Citations

  1. Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639 - 1915, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZS6-25Q : accessed 20 February 2016), Allen, 31 Mar 1731; citing Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 0873740 IT 3.
  2. Vital Record of Rehoboth, 1642-1896. Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths, with Supplement containing the Record of 1896, Colonial Returns, Lists of the Early Settlers, Purchasers, Freemen, Inhabitants, the Soldiers serving in Philip's War and the Revolution., Record#: 2:149
  3. "MyHeritage Family Trees", on-line database.
Last Edited 10 September 2024 17:35:37

Jennifer D. Hemmings

Female, #300, Living





Charts and other referencesJankelewicz Descendancy Chart; Leber/Lieberman Descendancy Chart

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