Elizabeth Jenkins
about 1862–
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
The Life of Elizabeth
When Elizabeth Jenkins was born about 1862, in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States, her father, James Jenkins, was 35 and her mother, Helen Sharp, was 35.
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Family Time Line
James Jenkins
1827–1899
Helen Sharp
1827–
John Jenkins
1849–
Daniel Jenkins
1855–1919
Elizabeth Jenkins
1862–
Margaret Jenkins
1864–
Agnes Jenkins
1870–
James Jenkins
1859–1896
Robert Jenkins
1866–1916
Parents and Siblings
1827–1899Male
1827–Female
siblings
(7)
1849–Male
1855–1919Male
1859–1896Male
1862–Female
1864–Female
+2 More Children
World Events (3)
1863
Age 1
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 1
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1863 · Battle of Gettysburg
Age 1
The three day Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest of the American Civil War. Between the Confederates and Unions, somewhere between 46,000 and 51,000 people died that day.
Name Meaning
English: patronymic from Jenkin . Jenkins is one of the most common names in England, especially southwestern England, but is also especially associated with Wales.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
- Legacy NFS Source: Elizabeth Jenkins - Government record: Census record: birth-name: Elizabeth Jenkins
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