Edward E. Jenkins studied medicine at the Charleston Medical College, then in Paris, specializing in surgery and children's diseases. He married Elizabeth "Minna" Jenkins Dec. 11, 1855 in St. Paul's Parish. In 1856 they moved to Yorkville, SC and set up a medical practice near the military academy his brother Micah Jenkins had founded. When war broke out, Ned Jenkins volunteered as a staff surgeon with the CSA. He served with the 5th SC Regiment in Richmond and later with his brother Micah as his brigade surgeon. After the death of his first wife, he married twice more: Laura Wellsman in 1878 and Sarah Elizabeth Adger after 1882.
Edward E. Jenkins, M.D. Medical College of the State of South Carolina, Charleston, 1853, a member of the American Medical Association, an esteemed citizen of Palatka, Fla., died at his home in that city, April 18, from malignant disease of the neck, after a long and painful illness.
Obit:
Dr. Edward E. Jenkins, an honored citizen and successful medical practitioner of Palatka died at his home on Emmet street Monday evening of malignant disease of the lymphatic gland. He had been ill several months but was only confined to his bed during the last two weeks of life.
The funeral of Dr. Jenkins was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, being conducted by Rev. F. H. Richey of St. Mark's church. The obsequies were attended by a throng of citizens, for Dr. Jenkins was universally esteemed here and his death is regarded as a distinct loss, both by the medical profession, of which he was a noble and profoundly erudite exemplar, and by all the people of this city and county, who felt honored in his citizenship. The Veterans Association of the Blue and Gray, of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body, as so also did the local military organization as a mark of respect to the memory of one who, in his early life, experienced somewhat of the realities of "grim visaged war." The body was taken to his old home, Charleston, S.C., for interment, accompanied by the bereaved wife and son.
Dr. Jenkins was a representative of the South's most honored families, an inheritance of birth he bore gallantly and with distinguished honor throughout a long and singularly busy life. He was born on Edisto Island, 40 miles south of Charleston, and had the advantage of a post-graduate course in the University of Paris, France. Before the civil war he practiced his profession on his native island. At the breaking out of the war he entered the Confederate army as a surgeon, and served with distinction till the end of the struggle. He then returned to the practice of medicine in Charleston, where he soon secured recognition as the leading practitioner of that city.
He came to Florida on account of his health some 16 years ago, since which time he has practiced in Orlando, Crescent City, and his practice there was due to that circumstance. Since the freeze of '96 he has resided in Palatka.
His nature was genial. He was one of God's big hearted noblemen. The physicians of the city, since his death, have recorded their high estimate of him as a man and physician by a series of resolutions, which will be published later.
Dr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, and four children. The latter are Edward Jenkins of Hackensack, N.Y., Mrs. Alma Foster, of New York City; Mrs. E. W. Buckholder, of West Palm Beach, and Albert Jenkins of this city.
His brother was Gen. Micha Jenkins of Charleston who was killed in battle in the civil war, and his nephew is the Capt. Micha Jenkins, to whom the citizens of South Carolina gave a sword of honor some two years ago, the same being presented by President Roosevelt in person, as a special mark of regard for a brave compatriot in the battle of San Juan Hill. (Palatka News Obituary dtd Friday, 22 Apr 1904.)
Edward E. Jenkins, M.D. Medical College of the State of South Carolina, Charleston, 1853, a member of the American Medical Association, an esteemed citizen of Palatka, Fla., died at his home in that city, April 18, from malignant disease of the neck, after a long and painful illness.
Obit:
Dr. Edward E. Jenkins, an honored citizen and successful medical practitioner of Palatka died at his home on Emmet street Monday evening of malignant disease of the lymphatic gland. He had been ill several months but was only confined to his bed during the last two weeks of life.
The funeral of Dr. Jenkins was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, being conducted by Rev. F. H. Richey of St. Mark's church. The obsequies were attended by a throng of citizens, for Dr. Jenkins was universally esteemed here and his death is regarded as a distinct loss, both by the medical profession, of which he was a noble and profoundly erudite exemplar, and by all the people of this city and county, who felt honored in his citizenship. The Veterans Association of the Blue and Gray, of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body, as so also did the local military organization as a mark of respect to the memory of one who, in his early life, experienced somewhat of the realities of "grim visaged war." The body was taken to his old home, Charleston, S.C., for interment, accompanied by the bereaved wife and son.
Dr. Jenkins was a representative of the South's most honored families, an inheritance of birth he bore gallantly and with distinguished honor throughout a long and singularly busy life. He was born on Edisto Island, 40 miles south of Charleston, and had the advantage of a post-graduate course in the University of Paris, France. Before the civil war he practiced his profession on his native island. At the breaking out of the war he entered the Confederate army as a surgeon, and served with distinction till the end of the struggle. He then returned to the practice of medicine in Charleston, where he soon secured recognition as the leading practitioner of that city.
He came to Florida on account of his health some 16 years ago, since which time he has practiced in Orlando, Crescent City, and his practice there was due to that circumstance. Since the freeze of '96 he has resided in Palatka.
His nature was genial. He was one of God's big hearted noblemen. The physicians of the city, since his death, have recorded their high estimate of him as a man and physician by a series of resolutions, which will be published later.
Dr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, and four children. The latter are Edward Jenkins of Hackensack, N.Y., Mrs. Alma Foster, of New York City; Mrs. E. W. Buckholder, of West Palm Beach, and Albert Jenkins of this city.
His brother was Gen. Micha Jenkins of Charleston who was killed in battle in the civil war, and his nephew is the Capt. Micha Jenkins, to whom the citizens of South Carolina gave a sword of honor some two years ago, the same being presented by President Roosevelt in person, as a special mark of regard for a brave compatriot in the battle of San Juan Hill. (Palatka News Obituary dtd Friday, 22 Apr 1904.)
Edward E. Jenkins studied medicine at the Charleston Medical College, then in Paris, specializing in surgery and children's diseases. He married Elizabeth "Minna" Jenkins Dec. 11, 1855 in St. Paul's Parish. In 1856 they moved to Yorkville, SC and set up a medical practice near the military academy his brother Micah Jenkins had founded. When war broke out, Ned Jenkins volunteered as a staff surgeon with the CSA. He served with the 5th SC Regiment in Richmond and later with his brother Micah as his brigade surgeon. After the death of his first wife, he married twice more: Laura Wellsman in 1878 and Sarah Elizabeth Adger after 1882.
Edward E. Jenkins, M.D. Medical College of the State of South Carolina, Charleston, 1853, a member of the American Medical Association, an esteemed citizen of Palatka, Fla., died at his home in that city, April 18, from malignant disease of the neck, after a long and painful illness.
Obit:
Dr. Edward E. Jenkins, an honored citizen and successful medical practitioner of Palatka died at his home on Emmet street Monday evening of malignant disease of the lymphatic gland. He had been ill several months but was only confined to his bed during the last two weeks of life.
The funeral of Dr. Jenkins was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, being conducted by Rev. F. H. Richey of St. Mark's church. The obsequies were attended by a throng of citizens, for Dr. Jenkins was universally esteemed here and his death is regarded as a distinct loss, both by the medical profession, of which he was a noble and profoundly erudite exemplar, and by all the people of this city and county, who felt honored in his citizenship. The Veterans Association of the Blue and Gray, of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body, as so also did the local military organization as a mark of respect to the memory of one who, in his early life, experienced somewhat of the realities of "grim visaged war." The body was taken to his old home, Charleston, S.C., for interment, accompanied by the bereaved wife and son.
Dr. Jenkins was a representative of the South's most honored families, an inheritance of birth he bore gallantly and with distinguished honor throughout a long and singularly busy life. He was born on Edisto Island, 40 miles south of Charleston, and had the advantage of a post-graduate course in the University of Paris, France. Before the civil war he practiced his profession on his native island. At the breaking out of the war he entered the Confederate army as a surgeon, and served with distinction till the end of the struggle. He then returned to the practice of medicine in Charleston, where he soon secured recognition as the leading practitioner of that city.
He came to Florida on account of his health some 16 years ago, since which time he has practiced in Orlando, Crescent City, and his practice there was due to that circumstance. Since the freeze of '96 he has resided in Palatka.
His nature was genial. He was one of God's big hearted noblemen. The physicians of the city, since his death, have recorded their high estimate of him as a man and physician by a series of resolutions, which will be published later.
Dr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, and four children. The latter are Edward Jenkins of Hackensack, N.Y., Mrs. Alma Foster, of New York City; Mrs. E. W. Buckholder, of West Palm Beach, and Albert Jenkins of this city.
His brother was Gen. Micha Jenkins of Charleston who was killed in battle in the civil war, and his nephew is the Capt. Micha Jenkins, to whom the citizens of South Carolina gave a sword of honor some two years ago, the same being presented by President Roosevelt in person, as a special mark of regard for a brave compatriot in the battle of San Juan Hill. (Palatka News Obituary dtd Friday, 22 Apr 1904.)
Edward E. Jenkins, M.D. Medical College of the State of South Carolina, Charleston, 1853, a member of the American Medical Association, an esteemed citizen of Palatka, Fla., died at his home in that city, April 18, from malignant disease of the neck, after a long and painful illness.
Obit:
Dr. Edward E. Jenkins, an honored citizen and successful medical practitioner of Palatka died at his home on Emmet street Monday evening of malignant disease of the lymphatic gland. He had been ill several months but was only confined to his bed during the last two weeks of life.
The funeral of Dr. Jenkins was held at the house Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, being conducted by Rev. F. H. Richey of St. Mark's church. The obsequies were attended by a throng of citizens, for Dr. Jenkins was universally esteemed here and his death is regarded as a distinct loss, both by the medical profession, of which he was a noble and profoundly erudite exemplar, and by all the people of this city and county, who felt honored in his citizenship. The Veterans Association of the Blue and Gray, of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral in a body, as so also did the local military organization as a mark of respect to the memory of one who, in his early life, experienced somewhat of the realities of "grim visaged war." The body was taken to his old home, Charleston, S.C., for interment, accompanied by the bereaved wife and son.
Dr. Jenkins was a representative of the South's most honored families, an inheritance of birth he bore gallantly and with distinguished honor throughout a long and singularly busy life. He was born on Edisto Island, 40 miles south of Charleston, and had the advantage of a post-graduate course in the University of Paris, France. Before the civil war he practiced his profession on his native island. At the breaking out of the war he entered the Confederate army as a surgeon, and served with distinction till the end of the struggle. He then returned to the practice of medicine in Charleston, where he soon secured recognition as the leading practitioner of that city.
He came to Florida on account of his health some 16 years ago, since which time he has practiced in Orlando, Crescent City, and his practice there was due to that circumstance. Since the freeze of '96 he has resided in Palatka.
His nature was genial. He was one of God's big hearted noblemen. The physicians of the city, since his death, have recorded their high estimate of him as a man and physician by a series of resolutions, which will be published later.
Dr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, and four children. The latter are Edward Jenkins of Hackensack, N.Y., Mrs. Alma Foster, of New York City; Mrs. E. W. Buckholder, of West Palm Beach, and Albert Jenkins of this city.
His brother was Gen. Micha Jenkins of Charleston who was killed in battle in the civil war, and his nephew is the Capt. Micha Jenkins, to whom the citizens of South Carolina gave a sword of honor some two years ago, the same being presented by President Roosevelt in person, as a special mark of regard for a brave compatriot in the battle of San Juan Hill. (Palatka News Obituary dtd Friday, 22 Apr 1904.)
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