When Emma Jenkins was born on 15 March 1840, in Presteigne, Radnorshire, Wales, United Kingdom, her father, James Jenkins, was 36 and her mother, Elizabeth Wright, was 34. She married William Cole on 29 September 1857, in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 7 daughters. She died on 28 August 1920, in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States.
Do you know Emma? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+10 More Children
+3 More Children
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
Historical Boundaries: 1851: Utah Territory, United States 1852: Juab, Utah Territory, United States 1896: Juab, Utah, United States
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
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.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.