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2Enoch2 Jenkins (John1); born 1812 at WV;7 born circa 1815 at Ritchie Co., WV; married Eliza F. Ayres; died between 1870 and 1880 at Ritchie Co., WV.

He appeared on the census of 1840 at Wood Co., WV; Census lists 1 female age 15-20, and no other listings other than the name.

This was confirmed by reading the microfilm.8 He was Indictment for trespass, assault and battery. Sep 1850, he was attached to Eli M. Ayers precinct for road work, etc. Sep 1852, he was appointed as a commissioner to view and make a recommendation for a road in McFarlan. Nov 1852, Judgement obtained against Enoch for debt, $21.91, by Fifi Grannell and Co. Nov 1853, Judgement for debt of $63.55 against him by Johnston Sweaney & Co., also on the same date, judgement granted for debt of $36.40 against James (brother) & Enoch by Johnston Sweaney & Co. Mar 1855, Attachment to property ordered for debt. Apr 1855, Summons issued for Enoch to appear in Court on debt charges. May 1855, attachment is awarded for debt. July 1855, Court case continued. Jul 1855, Enoch sells 50 acres on McFarlan Run to J.B. Blair, trustee. Aug 1855, Case dismissed. Oct 1857, he sells 50 acres in McFarland to A.F. James. Mar 1858, Enoch helps post bond for Adam Stanley who was charged with a felony (attempting to kill Isaac Trader), who later was found not guilty of the said charge on May 1858. May 1858, Enoch was appointed "surveyor" of road, precinct No. 96 in the place of Adam Stanley on 7 Mar 1848 at Ritchie Co., WV.9 He and Eliza F. Ayres appeared on the census of 1850 at Western District, Ritchie Co., WV.10 He and Eliza F. Ayres appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV.11 He and Eliza F. Ayres appeared on the census of 1870 at Ritchie Co., WV.12

Eliza F. Ayres was born in 1815 at WV; Eliza is listed as age 95 on 1910 census.13 She was born in Mar 1818 at WV.14 She was born in 1821 at Ritchie Co., WV.15 She was born in 1824 at Ritchie Co., WV.16,17 She was born in 1826 at VA.18 She died between 1910 and 1920 at Ritchie Co., WV; Eliza is listed on 1910 census but not on 1920 census. Eliz gives statements for Civil War pension application of Jenkins family. Eliz raised her brother-in-law, Asa Jenkins, from the time he was 2 years old. Washington Co., OH marriage record for dau. Dora lists her Mother's maiden name. Eliza living with dau. Eliza LAMP in 1900. Eliza living with son Elvin in 1910. She appeared on the census of 1880 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV.19 She and John S. Jenkins appeared on the census of 1920 at Grant District, Ritchie Co., WV.20

The 11 known children of Enoch2 Jenkins and Eliza F. Ayres all born at Ritchie Co., WV, were as follows:

3William R.2 Jenkins (John1); born 1816 at WV;22 born circa 1818 at Ritchie Co., WV;23 married Louisanna Deem; died between 1865 and 1870 at Wirt/Ritchie Co., WV; Listed on 1860 census, but not on 1870 census; buried at prob Eddy Cemetery, Wirt Co., WV.

He also went by the name of "Bill." He and Louisanna Deem appeared on the census of 1850 at Western District, Ritchie Co., WV.24 He and Louisanna Deem appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV.25 He was indicted for larceny in Feb 1861 at Ritchie Co. WV; case continues through June 1862, at which time the case was dropped.26

Louisanna Deem was born in 1805.27 She was born in 1822 at Ritchie Co., WV.28,29 She was born in 1824 at WV.30 She was born in 1825 at WV.31 She died in Mar 1909 at Ritchie Co., WV.32,33 She was buried at Eddy Cemetery, Mellin, Ritchie Co., WV; Tombstone lists Louisanna as the wife of William Jenkins.34 She was also known as Louisa. She appeared on the census of 1870 at Ritchie Co., WV.35 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV; Louisanna is listed twice, at two locations in Ritchie County, for the 1880 census.36 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Union District, Ritchie Co., WV; Her brother is listed as living with her at one of the locations.37

The 10 known children of William R.2 Jenkins and Louisanna Deem all born at Ritchie Co., WV, were as follows:

4John2 Jenkins Jr. (John1); born 1819 at VA;38 born 1820 at WV;39 born circa 1821 at Ritchie Co., WV;40,41 married Rebecca Jane Cutlip, daughter of Conrad Long and Sarah Ann Cutlip, 31 Jul 1845 at Braxton Co., WV;42,43,44,45 died after 1880 at Braxton Co., WV.

He was paid personal property tax between 1838 and 1860 at Wood, Ritchie, Braxton Co., WV; Wood Co. paid property tax list 1838; Ritchie Co. 1845,1852-58,1860;Braxton Co. 1846-51 John listed as John, Jr. on 1838 & 1845 paid property tax lists. He and Rebecca Jane Cutlip appeared on the census of 1850 at Braxton Co., WV.46 He and Rebecca Jane Cutlip appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; Mary Long, listed as a House Hand, was living with the family in 1860.47 He and Rebecca Jane Cutlip appeared on the census of 1870 at Ritchie Co., WV.48 He and Rebecca Jane Cutlip appeared on the census of 1880 at Otter Township, Braxton Co., WV.49

Rebecca Jane Cutlip was born in 1821 at VA.50 She was born in 1824 at WV.51 She was born in 1825 at WV.52,53

The nine known children of John2 Jenkins Jr. and Rebecca Jane Cutlip were as follows:

5James2 Jenkins (John1); born circa 1823 at Ritchie Co., WV;60 born 1825 at VA;61 born 1831 at Wood Co., WV;62 born 1833 at WV;63 married Mary Elizabeth Jones 8 Aug 1846 at Ritchie Co., WV;64 married Annie Deem 5 Oct 1886 at Ritchie Co., WV; James is listed as widowed;65 died between 1887 and 1890 at WV.

He also went by the name of "Jim Jenkins." He and Mary Elizabeth Jones appeared on the census of 1850 at Western District, Ritchie Co., WV.66 Aug 1850 in Ritchie Co. WV, he was indictment for trespass, assault and battery. Jun 1851, court allows James $2.90 for jailor fees. Oct 1852, Constable F.W.G. Carny was awarded $4.79 for arresting James on a misdemeanor charge. Mar 1853, William Lowther awarded $3.40 for arresting James on a a felony charge.67 He and Mary Elizabeth Jones appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; A boarder, James Frazier, was living with the family in 1860.68 He and Mary Elizabeth Jones appeared on the census of 1880 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV.69

Mary Elizabeth Jones was born in 1823 at VA.70 She was born in 1830 at VA.71 She was born in 1834 at NY.72 She died before 1886. She was also known as Elizabeth.

The two known children of James2 Jenkins and Mary Elizabeth Jones both born at Ritchie Co., WV, were as follows:

Annie Deem was born in 1847 at Ritchie Co., WV.76

There were no known children of James2 Jenkins and Annie Deem.

6Rachel2 Jenkins (John1); born circa 1827 at Ritchie Co., WV;77 born between 1829 and 1830 at WV;78,79 married David Deem, son of Jacob Deem and Mary Catherine Lazier, 18 Oct 1855 at Ritchie Co., WV.80

She appeared on the census of 1850 at Western District, Ritchie Co., WV; Rachel is listed with the Isaiah Duff family in 1850. Rachel is listed with a son, age 1, listed as Francis M. Jenkins.81 She and David Deem appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; Can't determine from the census if Mary, Jacob, and Nancy, should be listed with the name of Deem or Jenkins.82

David Deem was born circa 1829 at Ritchie Co., WV.83,84,85 Lowther's Hist. of Ritchie states on page 223, 'David Deem went West in his early manhood.' Can't trace after 1860 Ritchie Co. census. David mustered in the service in Co. E, 11 WV Infantry on 14 Aug 1862, as a Captain. This company E came largely from Wirt Co. WV. Wounded in Action, 9-3-1863 on West Fork in a skirmish with guerrillas - received a minie ball in the joint of the big toe on the right foot causing severe damage. It became swollen & inflamed - fragments were removed before the swelling subsided- recovered; Honorably Discharged, 6-1-1865.86

The four known children of Rachel2 Jenkins and David Deem were as follows:

7Madison2 Jenkins (John1); born 1826 at OH;93 born circa 1830 at Ritchie Co., WV;94 born 1835 at WV;95 married Mary Stanley, daughter of James D. Stanley Sr. and Mary Sarah Wilson, 8 Jul 1852 at Ritchie Co., WV; Marriage record indicates Susan is the daughter of James & Polly Stanley;96 died between 1868 and 1870 at Ritchie Co., WV.

Madison paid personal prop. tax list 1848-58,1860 in Ritchie Co. WV. He was indictment for misdemeanor. Mar 1851, Court reviewed 1848 misdemeanor indictment and declared Madison an "Outlaw" for not appearing in court when ordered. May 1851, Judgement ordered against Madison for $30 and costs for the misdemeanor indictment against him. Aug 1853, Judgement for debt against Madison by David McGregor for $9.60. Jun 1855, Fine and court costs paid for indictment on misdemeanor charge, and Madison is released from confinement. Jul 1855, He gives deed of trust to L.A. Phelps, trustee. May 1858, Madison is appointed to a commission to view and mark a road "commencing in the low gap at the head of Galaspies Run, thence down Lowthers Run to the Jenkins fork of said run and report to this court the comparative conveniences and inconveniences that will result as well to individuals as to the public generally" on 8 Nov 1848 at Ritchie Co., WV.97 He and Mary Stanley appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; mother, Nancy, was living with Madison.98

Mary Stanley was born between 1836 and 1837 at Ritchie Co., WV.99,100,101,102,103 She was born in 1840 at WV.104 She died after 1920. She appeared on the census of 1850 at Western District, Ritchie Co., WV; Mary is listed as living with Isaac and Catherine Cokeley in 1850.105 She appeared on the census of 1870 at Grant District, Ritchie Co., WV; Madison was not listed in the census.106 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Grant District, Ritchie Co., WV.107 She appeared on the census of 1920 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV.108

The four known children of Madison2 Jenkins and Mary Stanley all born at Ritchie Co., WV, were as follows:

8Samuel J.2 Jenkins Sr. (John1); born Jan 1824 at WV; The ages of wife, Elcie, and all the children, as given on the 1900 census, can be verified by other records. Perhaps this is also the correct date for the birth of Samuel. However, the date does not check with other sources;113 born 15 Mar 1830 at Ritchie Co., WV; Source of birth date is the tombstone. Age given at death as 70 years, 10 months, and 6 days. This age agrees with the birth and death date listed on the tombstone;114 born 1834 at VA;115 born 1839 at VA;116,117 born 1841 at Wood Co., WV;118 married Elcie Jane Johnson, daughter of Thomas Nashville Johnson Sr. and Alpha Jane Marshall, 7 Sep 1865 at Ritchie Co., WV;119,120 died 21 Jan 1901 at Eaton, Wood Co., WV, at age 70;121 buried at Mt Olive Cemetery, Eaton, Wood Co., WV.122

He posted a bond for Levi Rodgers who was charged with a felony in Aug 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV.123 Samuel was in Co. K, 10'th. Regt., WV Infantry during Civil War; mustered at Beverly, WV.

Some of their engagements were at Droop Mountain (where Major Thomas Gibson's Light Artillery was at), Lynchburg Campaign, Snicker's Ferry (also known as Cool Springs), 2nd Battle of Kernstown, Cedarville, Berryville, 3rd Winchester (also known as Opequon Creek), Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Hatcher's Run, Petersburg (Ft. Whitworth/Ft Gregg), the Appomattox Campaign, and surrender.

124 Summary of Civil War (Union)  for Samuel Jenkins, Sr.

He and Elcie Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 1870 at Ritchie Co., WV; listed with two children in household.125 He and Elcie Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 1880 at Murphy Twp, Ritchie Co., WV; listed with five children in household.126 He and Elcie Jane Johnson resided in 1900 at Long Run Road, Eaton, Wood Co., WV; across from the old Bland place, where dad tells me that granddad lived around 1917. This orignial place burned down after Samuel Sr. died and was rebuilt by a few of the children. It was here in the new house, that Elcie Jane died.127 He and Elcie Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 1900 at Walker District, Wood Co., WV; W. J. Rodgers, born Nov 1846 in MA, is listed as a boarder living with the Jenkins family in 1880.128

Elcie Jane Johnson was born in May 1851 at Upshur Co., WV; Marriage record lists place of birth as Ritchie Co., but this is in error.129,130,131,132,133,134 She was born in 1852 at WV.135 She died on 7 Aug 1928 at Eaton, Wood Co., WV, at age 77; informant was son, Ashford Jenkins.136,137 She was buried on 8 Aug 1928 at Mt Olive Cemetery, Eaton, Wood Co., WV.138 She appeared on the census of 1910 at Walker District, Wood Co., WV.139,140 She appeared on the census of 1920 at Walker District, Wood Co., WV; Elcis is listed as a widow; her father is listed as being born in Ohio, and her mother as eastern VA.141

The 12 known children of Samuel J.2 Jenkins Sr. and Elcie Jane Johnson were as follows:

9Martha Ann2 Jenkins (John1); born 1832 at VA;150 born circa 1834 at Ritchie Co., WV;151,152 born circa 1844 at Ritchie Co., WV;153 married James D. Stanley Sr., son of Thomas Stanley and Catherine Cheuvront, 22 Oct 1879 at Calhoun Co., WV; James, age 70, is listed as widowed;154 died between 1892 and 1894 at Cisco, Ritchie Co., WV.

She was also known as Frances. It appears that James lived with Martha Ann Jenkins for more than 20 years after the death of his first wife, and had several children by her before he married her in 1879. James is living next door to his brother-in-law, Samuel Jenkins, in Ritchie Co., 1880. She and James D. Stanley Sr. appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; Martha Ann is listed as Francis Jenkins, age 26, a house hand. Nancy A. and William R., seem to be listed as children of James Stanley, but later records indicate their surname is Jenkins. 1860 Ritchie Co.,WV census - living with James Stanley, widower; listed as Frances Jenkins, age 26, born in VA, House Hand. 1870 Ritchie Census, living with James Stanley, listed as Martha A. Stanley, age 36, born in VA, Hskpr. No conclusive proof Martha Ann/Frances is dau of John & Nancy Martha Ann was midwife for the birth of Joseph Jenkins, son of her brother, Joseph. She signed statement 20 Aug 1892. Was listed as dead in 1894.155 1860 Ritchie Co.,WV census - living with James Stanley, widower; listed as Frances Jenkins, age 26, born in VA, House Hand. 1870 Ritchie Census, living with James Stanley, listed as Martha A. Stanley, age 36, born in VA, Hskpr. No conclusive proof Martha Ann/Frances is dau of John & Nancy Martha Ann was midwife for the birth of Joseph Jenkins, son of her brother, Joseph. She signed statement 20 Aug 1892. Was listed as dead in 1894. She and James D. Stanley Sr. appeared on the census of 1870 at Grant District, Ritchie Co., WV.156 She and James D. Stanley Sr. appeared on the census of 1880 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV; James and family living next door to Samuel and Elcie Jenkins.157

The three known children of Martha Ann2 Jenkins and an unknown spouse were as follows:

James D. Stanley Sr. was born circa 1805 at Wood Co., WV.158,159,160 He married Mary Sarah Wilson on 28 May 1827 at Ritchie Co., WV.161 He died after 1880 at Ritchie Co., WV. He and Mary Sarah Wilson appeared on the census of 1850 at Western District, Ritchie Co., WV.162

The five known children of Martha Ann2 Jenkins and James D. Stanley Sr. all born at Ritchie Co., WV, were as follows:


10Robert2 Jenkins (John1); born circa 1834 at Ritchie Co., WV;169 born circa 1836 at WV;170,171 married Hulda Ella Barnett, daughter of Thomas Barnett and Elizabeth (--?--), 2 Jul 1859 at Ritchie Co., WV;172 died 25 Sep 1864 at Winchester, VA, died in field hospital near Winchester, VA, 25 Sept. 1864 of wounds received in action 19 Sept. 1864;173 buried at Winchester, VA; Buried in a Civil War Cemetery, probably at Winchester.

Between 1855 and 1856 at Ritchie Co., WV, Robert was listed on the personal property tax list. He is indicted for larceny. Aug 1857- Aug 1858 case continues. Jun 1859, case against Robert for petit larceny was dropped in Jun 1857 at Ritchie Co., WV.174 He and Hulda Ella Barnett appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; Robert was listed as a farmer.175 Robert was in Co.K, 10'th. Regt., WV Infantry during the Civil War; mustered at Beverly on 15 Nov 1862; died of wounds, WIA.

Summary of Information Contained in soldiers Civil War Military and Pension Files for Robert Jenkins
 

Hulda Ella Barnett was born in 1838 at Washington Co., PA.177 She was born in 1842 at PA.178 She died on 1 May 1917.

The only known child of Robert2 Jenkins and Hulda Ella Barnett was:

11Asa2 Jenkins (John1); born circa 1842 at Oxbow, Ritchie Co., WV;180,181,182,183 married Alpha Jane Marshall, daughter of Thomas Greenville Marshall and Frances R. Marr, 7 Sep 1865 at Gillespies Run, Ritchie Co., WV; Alpha listed as the widow Stanley;184 he and Alpha Jane Marshall were divorced 13 Dec 1873 at Gilmer Co., WV; married Nancy Clarinda Lewis, daughter of George D. Lewis and Cynthia Lee, 8 Feb 1874 at Calhoun Co., WV; Married at the home of Asa's brother, James, by Hiram Ferrell, J.P;185 died 27 Jul 1898 at Walker, Wood Co., WV.

He was in the Civil war between 15 Nov 1862 and 30 Jun 1865; Co. K, 10'th. Regt., WV Infantry; mustered at Beverly, WV.186 Civil War Pension file indicates Asa lived with brother Enoch from the age of 2 until enlistment, and was raised by Eliza J. Jenkins. Can't locate Asa on 1850-1860 census.

Summary of Information Contained in Soldiers Civil War Military and Pension Files for Asa Jenkins

He and Alpha Jane Marshall appeared on the census of 1870 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV.187 Asa was sentenced on 4 Aug 1871 to the West Virginia Penitentiary for Grand Larceny. He was sentenced for 2 years. On 13 Mar 1872 he escaped and was at large until he was recaptured and return to finish his sentence.

Alpha Jane Marshall was born on 15 Jul 1834 at Albemarle Co., VA.188,189,190,191,192 She was born in 1836 at VA.193 She married Thomas Nashville Johnson Sr., son of John M. Johnson and Margaret (--?--), on 12 Jul 1850 at Lewis Co., WV; Rev. Francis H. Rear.194 She married James D. Stanley, son of James D. Stanley Sr. and Mary Sarah Wilson, on 5 Apr 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; Alpha Jane is listed as Alpha Jane Johnson, a widow.195 She died on 20 Mar 1917 at Eaton, Wood Co., WV, at age 82.196 She was buried after 20 Mar 1917 at Mt Olive Cemetery, Eaton, Wood Co., WV.197 She and James D. Stanley appeared on the census of 1860 at Wood Co., WV; listed with parents in this census with wife.

Summary of Information Contained in Soldiers Civil War for James D. Stanley

She appeared on the census of 1880 at DeKalb District, Gilmer Co., WV; Alpha is listed as divorced and having four children in household.198 She appeared on the census of 1910 at Walker Dist, Wood Co., WV; Listed as Jane Stanley, widow, on the 1910 census.199

The five known children of Asa2 Jenkins and Alpha Jane Marshall were as follows:

Nancy Clarinda Lewis was born in 1835 at VA.210 She was born on 14 Jul 1840 at Freeport, Wirt Co., WV.211,212 She was born in 1843 at Ritchie Co., WV.213 She married William Deem, son of Jacob Deem and Mary Catherine Lazier, on 11 Feb 1857 at Ritchie Co., WV; Married by Rev. John Hull.214 She married George Samuel Nutter on 28 Dec 1864 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV; Married by Rev. D. Nutter. She married Jeremiah Monroe Deem, son of James G. Deem and Mary Catherine Roberts, on 30 Jul 1866 at Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV; Married by Rev. G. W. Richmond.215 She and Jeremiah Monroe Deem were divorced on 23 Oct 1873 at Ritchie Co., WV, Jeremiah was sent to prison sometime after his divorce from Nancy Lewis. She died on 22 Nov 1904 at WV at age 64. She and Jeremiah Monroe Deem appeared on the census of 1870 at Grant Dist, Ritchie Co., WV.216 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV.217

The two known children of Asa2 Jenkins and Nancy Clarinda Lewis were as follows:

12Joseph2 Jenkins (John1); born 1825 at WV;218 born circa 1836 at Ritchie Co., WV;219 born 1838 at WV;220 born 1841 at Ritchie Co., WV;221 married Mary Ann Maloney, daughter of James Maloney and Maria (--?--), 15 Nov 1866 at Ritchie Co., WV; Marriage also recorded in Calhoun Co.,WV as 6 Mar 1871. They may have had a divorced and remarried;222 married Mary Ann Maloney, daughter of James Maloney and Maria (--?--), 6 Mar 1871 at Calhoun Co., WV; Marriage listed both in Ritchie and Calhoun Counties, but for different dates. Married by Rev. Norman;223 died 11 Aug 1875 at Brooksville (Big Bend), Calhoun Co., WV; Joseph died at home of sister Catherine; buried at Freed Cemetery, Calhoun Co., WV.

Joseph was in Co. K, 10'th. Regt., WV Infantry during the Civil War; mustered at Buckhannon, discharged for disability.

Summary of Information Contained in soldiers Civil War Military and Pension Files for Joseph Jenkins

224 He and Mary Ann Maloney appeared on the census of 1870 at Murphy District, Ritchie Co., WV; listed with two children in the household.225

Mary Ann Maloney was born circa 1841 at Wirt Co., WV.226 She was born on 7 Dec 1843 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.227 She was born circa 1844 at Gilmer Co., WV.228 She was born in 1845 at OH.229 She married Hiram Stull on 20 Jun 1877 at Ritchie Co., WV; Both Hiram and Mary Ann listed as widowed. Mary Ann listed as a Jenkins.230

The four known children of Joseph2 Jenkins and Mary Ann Maloney were as follows:

13Catherine2 Jenkins (John1); born circa 1842 at Ritchie Co., WV;233,234,235 born 1846 at VA;236 married Isaac A. Trader Sr., son of Arthur Trader and Ama (--?--), 22 Mar 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV; Isaac listed as widowed;237 died before 21 Jun 1894 at WV. She also went by the name of "Cathy Jenkins." Civil War Pension file of brother Joseph gives proof of Catherine as the daughter of John & Nancy Jenkins. She and Isaac A. Trader Sr. appeared on the census of 1870 at Sheridan Twp, Calhoun Co., WV.238 She and Isaac A. Trader Sr. appeared on the census of 1880 at Sheridan Twp, Calhoun Co., WV.239

Isaac A. Trader Sr. was born in 1798 at VA.240 He was born in 1802 at VA.241 He was born in 1805 at WV.242 He was born in 1810 at Monongalia Co., WV.243 He married Sarah Ann Ford, daughter of William Ford, on 10 Sep 1829 at Monongalia Co., WV. He died between 1892 and 1894 at Wirt Co., WV. He also went by the name of "Bodac."244 Adam Stanley was found not guilty of attempting to kill Isaac in May 1858 at Ritchie Co., WV. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Ritchie Co., WV.245

The six known children of Catherine2 Jenkins and Isaac A. Trader Sr. were as follows:


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