Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Jenks was born in 1756, in Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, John Jinkes, was 32 and her mother, Mary Rudge, was 29. She married John M. Gould on 23 July 1780, in Kingswinford St Mary, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 4 daughters. She died in 1838, at the age of 82.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Mary? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (22)
- Mary Jenks, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Mary Jinks, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- Mary Gould in entry for William Gould, "England, Herefordshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1583-1898"
Spouse and Children
Children (11)
+6 More Children
Parents and Siblings
+3 More Children
World Events (4)
1801 · The Act of Union
The Act of Union was a legislative agreement which united England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom on January 1, 1801.
1815
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
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.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.