Born about in Georgia, United States
Daughter of Abraham Lawson
and Jane (Bacon) Lawson
Wife of
Fisher Jenkins
— married
23 Jun 1912 in Baldwin, Alabama, United States
Died
at about age 47
in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
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Biography
Bertha (Lawson) Jenkins is a part of US Black heritage.
Bertha (Lawson) Jenkins was born in Georgia.
This profile is part of the Lawson Name Study.
This profile is part of the Jenkins Name Study.
Bertha Lawson was born about 1897 in Georgia, United States,[1] daughter of Abraham Lawson & Jane Bacon.[2]
In the 1910 United States Federal Census Bertha Lawson (age 15) was the single daughter of Abe Lawson, the married head of household in Jeddo, Monroe, Alabama, United States.[3]
Bertha married Fisher Jenkins on 23 Jun 1912 in Baldwin, Alabama, United States[4] and they had the following known children:
In the 1920 United States Federal Census Bertha (age 23) was the wife of Fisher Jenkins in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.[1]
In the 1940 United States Federal Census Hettie (age 38) was the single aunt of Bertha Jenkins in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.[5]
In the 1940 United States Federal Census Jane (age 83) was the widowed mother of Bertha Jenkins in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.[5]
In the 1940 United States Federal Census Bertha (age 46) was the wife of Fischer Jenkins in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.[6]
Bertha, daughter of Abraham Lawson & Jane Bacon, died (age 48) on 20 Aug 1944 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.[7][2]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 7; Digital film/folder number: 004966689; FHL microfilm: 1821193; Image number: 16; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02084-4
FamilySearch Record: MJYD-Z4T (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRN8-1WQ
Bertha Jenkins (23), wife, in household of Fisher Jenkins (39) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Born in Georgia.1920 United States Federal Census: Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Fisher Jenkins M Black 39 Married Head Alabama Bertha Jenkins F Black 23 Married Wife Georgia Ruth Jenkins F Black 7 Single Daughter Alabama Howard Jenkins M Black 5 Single Son Alabama - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Death: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004032013; FHL microfilm: 2132062; Record number: 978; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: 2WPV-2Z4 (accessed 12 April 2024)
Bertha Jenkins death 20 Aug 1944 (born 9 Jan 1896), daughter of Abraham Lawson & Jane Bacon, wife of Fisher Jenkins, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. - ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910," database with images
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970203; FHL microfilm: 1374038; Image number: 1470; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03323-2
FamilySearch Record: MK7K-7N6 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVX-6J2
Bertha Lawson (age 15) was the single daughter of Abe Lawson (55), married head of household in Jeddo, Monroe, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.1910 United States Federal Census: Jeddo, Monroe, Alabama, United States Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Abe Lawson M Black 55 Married Head North Carolina Jane Lawson F Black 37 Married Wife Georgia George Lawson M Black 19 Single Son Georgia Bertha Lawson F Black 15 Single Daughter Alabama Abe Lawson M Black 13 Single Son Georgia Clara Lawson F Black 11 Single Daughter Alabama Eula Lawson F Black 9 Single Daughter Alabama Hattie Lawson F Black 5 Single Daughter Alabama - ↑ Marriage: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images
citing Page: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004484208; FHL microfilm: 1839624; Image number: 298; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01258-6
FamilySearch Record: XTW8-QJV (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XKTS-3R4
Bertha Lawson marriage to Fisher Jenkins on 23 Jun 1912 in Baldwin, Alabama, United States. - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940," database with images
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 005458641; Image number: 299; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: K3YP-49P (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-MK56
Hettie Lawson (38), single aunt, in household of Fischer Jenkins (59) in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in Alabama.1940 United States Federal Census: New York City, New York County, New York, United States Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Fischer Jenkins M Negro 59 Married Head Alabama Bertha Jenkins F Negro 46 Married Wife Alabama John Jenkins M Negro 26 Single Son Alabama Jane Lawson F Negro 83 Widowed Grandmother Alabama Hettie Lawson F Negro 38 Single Aunt Alabama - ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940," database with images
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 28; Digital film/folder number: 005458641; Image number: 299; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: K3YP-492 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MB-MK56
Bertha Jenkins (46), wife, in household of Fischer Jenkins (59) in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in Alabama.1940 United States Federal Census: New York City, New York County, New York, United States Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Fischer Jenkins M Negro 59 Married Head Alabama Bertha Jenkins F Negro 46 Married Wife Alabama John Jenkins M Negro 26 Single Son Alabama Jane Lawson F Negro 83 Widowed Grandmother* Alabama Hettie Lawson F Negro 38 Single Aunt** Alabama - * Actually Mother-in-Law, Grandmother to his children
- ** Actualyl Sister-in-Law, Aunt to his children
- ↑ Death of daughter Bertha Jenkins: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database
citing Digital film/folder number: 004032013; FHL microfilm: 2132062; Record number: 978; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: 2WPV-2ZC (accessed 12 April 2024)
Jane Bacon in death record for daughter Bertha Jenkins 20 Aug 1944 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
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