Edward Jenkins (abt. 1730 - 1821)

Born about 1730 in Glamorgan, Wales

Died Apr 1821 at about age 91 in Glamorgan, Wales

Biography

Reverend Edward Jenkins was the Rector of the Parish of St. Michael, in Charleston, South Carolina.

He was the third husband of twice widowed, Susannah Maybank, the daughter of Joseph Maybank and Ann (Dupuy) Maybank. They had no children, but he was father and grandfather to her children and grandchildren.

Inscription at Saint Michaels Church

Reverend Edward Jenkins, D. D. Qui Christo vivid perire nescit.

In memory of Edward Jenkins, D. D., who died in April, 1821, in Glamorganshire, in Wales, the place of his nativity.

He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, and having removed to this country was successively Rector of the Churches of St. Bartholomew, St. Michael and St. Philip.

Whilst he was Rector of St. Michael's his orthodox principles as a Minister of the Gospel, his abilities as a preacher, his assiduity as a parochial priest, his candour, probity and benevolence, his exemplary, pious and moral conduct, graced with the acquirements of the scholar and polished manners of the gentleman, designated him as well qualified for the dignified station of Bishop of South Carolina, to which he was elected December 20, 1804, and which he declined, apprehensive that his advanced age might impede the punctual discharge of his duties.

Bereaved by death of the issue he had by his beloved wife—a native of this State—he showed a parental kindness to the children and grandchildren whom she had by a former husband. They, to record his worth and their gratitude, here place this inadequate memorial.

"The righteous shall be had in ever-lasting remembrance."—Psalm 112, v. 6

Sources

• Find A Grave Memorial# 124806285