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William “Bill” Franklin JENKINS was b. 4 Apr 1892 in Charleston, IL to parents William Francis JENKINS (1864-1905) and Martha “Mattie” Ellen JOHNSTON (1864-1923) who were married 21 May 1890 in Charleston, IL. William was one of four children born to this couple including William Franklin; Viola “Ola” E.; Hubert or Hugert Johnston; and Minnie JENKINS, all born between 1892 and 1897.
William married Charlotte KILE (1895-1953) about 1916 in Charleston, IL and they had two daughters including Judith Kile JENKINS (1920-1995) and Martha Louise JENKINS (1923-2001). He later married Mary Dorothea “Dolly” GARDINER (1891-1975) on 14 May 1955 in Los Angeles, CA. He died Feb 1965 in Arizona and is buried in the Mound Cemetery in Charleston, IL.
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William “Will” JENKINS was b. 7 Nov 1892 in Richmond, IN to parents William Franklin JENKINS (1865-1941) and Emma N. WYATT (1863-1932). His father was married previously and had three additional children including Jesse E.; Johnie; and Clay JENKINS all born between 1886 and 1889. Will married Eleanora or Elnora Katherine HIRSCHFIELD (1894-1934) on 27 Mar 1915 in Wayne Co., IN and they had two children including William Charles JENKINS (1915-1990) and Henry Richard JENKINS (1916-1996).
Will was married a second time to Saffe “Sophia” DEJA (1899-1992) in Detroit, MI on 27 Oct 1928 and they had two sons including Eugene JENKINS (1927-1962) and Kenneth F. JENKINS (b. 1936). Will died in Aug 1965 in Detroit, MI.
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Rosa B. HANKINSON JENKINS was b. 31 Jan 1877 in Independence, NJ to parents John S. HANKINSON (1838-1921) and Lydia Price TIMS (1842-1923). Rosa was one of three children born to this couple including, Avaretta; Adel; and Rosa HANKINSON all born between 1864 and 1877. Rosa married Charles JENKINS (b. 1876) and together they had 4 children including a daughter Frances L. JENKINS (1910-1914). Rose or Rosa died 27 Dec 1919 and is buried in the Union Cemetery in Hackettstown, NJ.
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1880 census of Hackettstown, NJ:
John HANKINSON, age 42, a Huckster, born NJ, parents born NJ
Lydia HANKINSON, wife, age 37, Keeping House, born NJ, parents born NJ
Avaretta HANKINSON, dau, age 15, at School, born NJ
Adel HANKINSON, dau, age 13, at School, born NJ
Rosa B. HANKINSON, dau, age 3, born NJ
1910 census of Easton, PA:
Charles E. JENKINS, age 34, married 10 years, born NJ, parents born NJ, a Surveyor
Rose JENKINS, wife, age 33, married 10 years, 4 children/4 living, born NJ, parents born NJ
Margret L. JENKINS, dau, age 6, born NJ
Edwin D. JENKINS, son, age 5, born PA
George E. JENKINS, son, age 3, born PA
Frances L. JENKINS, dau, age 1 month, born PA
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I am Linda's oldest daughter Ashley, of three children....Ryan and Lindsey Jenkins are my siblings. I did know of the adoption and as time as passed she has crossed my mind many, many times wondering what she looked like and how she was doing :) Please feel free to email me at [contact link] or call me at --- I would be very happy to provide as much info as I possibly can.
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My name is Judy Darlene Jenkins and I am the daughter of Edgar A. Jenkins who had a twin brother named Earnest. I have found my half sister, Alice Weeks (Jenkins) online, but yet to find any other lost relatives.
My father Eddie had 4 children that I know of. Alice Weeks (Jenkins) Judy Jenkins, Edgar Thomas Jenkins and Beryle Anne Jenkins.
I got to meet him briefly during my childhood and have few pictures and or information as yet.
If anyone recognizes his name, please contact me.
Thanks and hugs to all Jenkins everywhere.
Judy D.N. Jenkins
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