Brief Life History of Jacob
Jacob Jenks was born on 16 April 1760, in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States as the son of Jesse Jenckes and Mary Smith. He married Martha Mowry on 22 April 1781, in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He registered for military service in 1840. He died on 20 April 1842, in Saybrook, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Saybrook Cemetery, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States.
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Sources (9)
- Rhode Island, Vital Extracts, 1636-1899 for Jacob Jenckes Vol. 03: Providence County: Births, Marriages, Deaths
- Jacob Jenks in the 1840 United States Federal Census
- Jacob Jenks, "Ohio Deaths and Burials, 1854-1997"
Spouse and Children
1760–1842 Male
1763–1824 Female
Children (9)
1781–1830 Male
1784–1862 Male
1790–1835 Female
1792–1816 Female
1793–1871 Female
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Parents and Siblings
1735–1827 Male
– Female
Siblings (10)
1759–1848 Male
1760–1842 Male
1764–1833 Male
1764–1854 Male
1767–1847 Male
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World Events (8)
1776
Age 16
1776 · Rhode Island Declares Independence
Age 16
1783 · A Free America
Age 23
Name Meaning
English (West Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Jenke (a shortening of the personal name Jenkin, Jankin; see Jenkin ), with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
History: Joseph Jenks (1602–83), the descendant of an old Welsh family, was born in England and traveled to Saugus, near Lynn, MA, in 1642 to assist in the development of America's first iron works. His son, Joseph Jenckes (sic), followed in 1650, founded Pawtucket, RI, and raised four sons who held places of respect and distinction in RI, including one who served as governor for five years.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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