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Thomas Jenkins

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Thomas Jenkins

Birth
Rhode Island, USA
Death
9 Jun 1861 (aged 85–86)
Burial
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Lot 5581 Section 53
Memorial ID
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Thomas Jenkins
Buried: 10 Jun 1861
Lot 5581 Section 53

Not found in DAR records ....

Thomas and
Sarah Jenkins

Thomas and Sarah Jenkins show up living in the 10th Ward of Brooklyn in the 1850 census. But in 1860, Thomas is living in the home of his son-in-law (Robert Sarjeant) in Brookln's 11th Ward. Sarah is not there. This supports the 1852 death date for Sarah.

From the NY Times June 10 1861: "JENKINS. -- In Brooklyn, on Sunday morning, June 9, THOMAS JENKINS, formerly of Hudson, N.Y., in the 85th year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Monday) afternoon, June 10, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of
his son-in law, Robert Sarjeant, Clinton-av., between Gates and Green, without further invitation."

Married: Sarah

Children
Catherine Jenkins b:
who married Robert Sarjeant
----

Note:
See memorial for:
SARJEANT, ROBERT
Buried: 3 Oct 1880
Lot 18312 Section 190

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1850 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Jenkins
Age: 73
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1777
Birth Place: Rhode Island
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklyn Ward 10, Kings, New York
Family Number: 448

Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Jenkins 73
Sarah Jenkins 73
Charlotte Hortin 44
Anne Lyons 38
Thomas Jenkins
Buried: 10 Jun 1861
Lot 5581 Section 53

Not found in DAR records ....

Thomas and
Sarah Jenkins

Thomas and Sarah Jenkins show up living in the 10th Ward of Brooklyn in the 1850 census. But in 1860, Thomas is living in the home of his son-in-law (Robert Sarjeant) in Brookln's 11th Ward. Sarah is not there. This supports the 1852 death date for Sarah.

From the NY Times June 10 1861: "JENKINS. -- In Brooklyn, on Sunday morning, June 9, THOMAS JENKINS, formerly of Hudson, N.Y., in the 85th year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Monday) afternoon, June 10, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of
his son-in law, Robert Sarjeant, Clinton-av., between Gates and Green, without further invitation."

Married: Sarah

Children
Catherine Jenkins b:
who married Robert Sarjeant
----

Note:
See memorial for:
SARJEANT, ROBERT
Buried: 3 Oct 1880
Lot 18312 Section 190

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1850 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Jenkins
Age: 73
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1777
Birth Place: Rhode Island
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Brooklyn Ward 10, Kings, New York
Family Number: 448

Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Jenkins 73
Sarah Jenkins 73
Charlotte Hortin 44
Anne Lyons 38

Inscription

Green-Wood Cemetery
Section 53, Lot 5581
Inscription:
Front: Our Father and Mother
Reverse: Thomas Jenkins and Sarah Jenkins
[NOTE: Burial dates: Thomas June 10 1861; Sarah April 3 1852.]



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