Brief Life History of Almon I.
When Almon I. Jenkins was born on 16 April 1865, in Berrien, Michigan, United States, his father, Isaac Jinkins, was 39 and his mother, Sarah Ann Robinson, was 33. He married Clara Azula Murphy on 15 February 1888. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Eau Claire, Berrien Township, Berrien, Michigan, United States in 1900 and Pipestone Township, Berrien, Michigan, United States for about 30 years. He died on 12 June 1943, in Berrien, Michigan, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Berrien Center, Berrien Township, Berrien, Michigan, United States.
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- Almond Jinkins, "United States Census, 1940"
- Almon J Jinkins, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
- Almon I Jenkins, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
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1866 · The First Civil Rights Act
The first federal law that defined what was citizenship and affirm that all citizens are equally protected by the law. Its main objective was to protect the civil rights of persons of African descent.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
English and Welsh: variant of Jenkin , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Jenkins is one of the most common surnames in England, especially southwestern England, but is also especially associated with Wales.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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