Walton Hersey Jenkins

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The Life Summary of Walton Hersey
When Walton Hersey Jenkins was born on 12 June 1859, in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, his father, William Jenkins, was 38 and his mother, Harriet J Norris, was 36. He married Mary Caroline Smellie on 24 December 1885, in Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Massachusetts, United States in 1870 and Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States for about 50 years. He died in 1948, in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 89.

Spouse and Children
Walton Hersey Jenkins
Male
1859\endash 1948
•
Male

Mary Caroline Smellie
Female
1866\endash 1951
•
Female

Marriage
24 December 1885
Marion, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Children
(7)

Harry Walton Jenkins
Male
1886\endash 1967
•
Male

Granville Francis Jenkins
Male
1888\endash 1959
•
Male

Melissa Carlyle Jenkins
Female
1889\endash 1976
•
Female

Harriett Noris Jenkins
Female
1892\endash 1985
•
Female

William Donald Jenkins
Male
1895\endash 1966
•
Male

+2 More Children

Sources (3)

Walton H Jenkins in household of Harriet F Jenkins, "United States Census, 1870"

Walton H Jenkins, "United States Census, 1930"

Walton H Jenkins, "United States Census, 1920"
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Parents and Siblings
William Jenkins
Male
1821\endash Deceased
•
Male

Harriet J Norris
Female
1823\endash 1911
•
Female

Siblings
(3)

Harriet F Jenkins
Female
1848\endash Deceased
•
Female

Granville Wallingford Jenkins
Male
1851\endash 1892
•
Male

Walton Hersey Jenkins
Male
1859\endash 1948
•
Male

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.

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Walton Hersey Jenkins
1859\endash 1948
Mary Caroline Smellie
1866\endash 1951
Marriage: 24 December 1885
Harry Walton Jenkins
1886\endash 1967
Granville Francis Jenkins
1888\endash 1959
Melissa Carlyle Jenkins
1889\endash 1976
Harriett Noris Jenkins
1892\endash 1985
William Donald Jenkins
1895\endash 1966
Katherine Edna Jenkins
1899\endash 1975
Mary Louise Jenkins
1901\endash 1979
World Events (8)
1863
Age 4

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 4

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.
1886
Age 27

Statue of Liberty is dedicated.

Walton married Mary Caroline Smellie on 24 Dec 1885 in Marion Plymouth Massachusetts. (Mary Caroline Smellie was born in 1866 in Unknown and died in 1951 in Unknown.)