Martin Luther Jenkins (abt. 1829 - 1868)

Ancestors

Died 11 Aug 1868 at about age 38 in Bedford County, Tennessee, USA

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Biography

Martin Luther Jenkins was born December 9, 1829, first son of Reverend William Jenkins and Mary Euliss. [1]

Prior to 1860, Martin marries Martha Ann Terrill/Terraol. [1]

In the 1860 US Census, (Martin) Luther Jenkins is a farmer living in the 25th District of Bedford County, Tennessee, and living with his wife Martha and two daughters. List: [2]

• Luther Jenkins, Age 30, Male, White, Occupation: Farmer, Birthplace: Tennessee
• Martha Jenkins, Age 25, Female, White, Birthplace: Tennessee (maiden name: Terrill)
• Mollie Jenkins, Age 5, Female, White, Birthplace: Tennessee
• May Jenkins, Age 3, Female, White, Birthplace: Tennessee

On August 11, 1868, Martin dies, and is buried in the Shofner Lutheran Church Cemetery, in Bedford County, Tennessee, USA. [3]

Sources

1. His wife's death record:

• Ancestry.com. Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955. "[1]." Accessed 10/14/2017. Original data:"Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874–1955." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records. (No visible document).

2. 1860 US Census:

• Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census. "[2]." Accessed 10/14/2017. Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Year: 1860; Census Place: District 25, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1239; Page: 169; Family History Library Film: 805239

3. Gravesite:

• Baltz, Jody & Lesa. Find A Grave website. "[3]. " Picture of Martin L. Jenkins gravestone.