Abel Jenkins, Sr. Family

Abel Jenkins, Sr., son of Jonathon Jenkins, Sr. and Margaret, was born about 1779, likely in Virginia. He arrived in Mercer County, Kentucky, with his parents prior to 1790.

He married Elizabeth Tracy (born c. 1789, daughter of George Tracey, Sr. and Cealey) on 25 March 1805 in Garrard County. After residing in Shelby County, where he purchased land on Brashear Creek, the family returned to Mercer County before settling permanently in the Bridgeport area of Franklin County in 1833. He purchased 260 acres on Benson Creek that same year. Abel died prior to 16 January 1849.

Children of Abel Jenkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Tracy

Morgan Jenkins

Born c. 1808, Mercer County, KY

Married Janette "Jane" Edwards (daughter of Benjamin Edwards) on 3 July 1834 in Franklin County. Children: Rebecca, Elizabeth "Mollie", Martha J., Margaret, Maria, James, and Benjamin.

John Jenkins

Born 15 August 1810, Shelby County, KY · Died 9 April 1891

Married Eliza Parrent on 29 October 1832 in Franklin County. Both are buried in the Jenkins Family Graveyard at Bridgeport. Children: Martha A., John W., Mary E., Margaret D., Drucilla, Davideller, Rosalina, Susan H., and Alexander.

Stephen Jenkins

Born 11 August 1812, Shelby County, KY · Died 17 April 1881

Married Mary Bailey (daughter of Shelah Bailey) on 2 September 1837 in Franklin County. They raised five boys and six girls.

Abel Jenkins, Jr.

Born 4 January 1815, Shelby County, KY · Died 16 March 1894

Married Susan Scott Samples on 3 June 1847 in Shelby County. Buried in Graefenburg Cemetery, Shelby County. Children: George W., Sarah L., John, Ella M., and an unnamed infant.

Thomas Jenkins

Born c. 1819, Mercer County, KY

Married Martha Anderson Miller (daughter of Aaron Miller and Mary "Polly" Zook) on 21 November 1844 in Franklin County. Migrated to Fremont, Iowa.

Mary Jenkins

Born 27 September 1820, Mercer County, KY · Died 2 March 1872

Married James C. Blythe on 23 February 1847 in Franklin County. Buried in Graefenburg Cemetery.

William Jenkins

Born c. 1822, Mercer County, KY

Married Anna Scroggin on 19 February 1839 in Franklin County. Migrated to Lafayette County, Missouri, by 1860.

Julia Ann Jenkins

Born 10 February 1824, Mercer County, KY

Married George Washington Sacra/Sacre on 28 December 1843 in Shelby County.

Ephraim Jenkins

Born c. 1826, Mercer County, KY

Married Margaret Baker on 25 September 1851 in Shelby County. Worked as a hotel keeper in Anderson County, KY.

Martha Jenkins

Born c. 1827, Mercer County, KY

Married William Lowens on 12 February 1846 in Franklin County. Had one daughter, Mary E. (b. c. 1848).

Information submitted by:
Anne H. Lee

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