JENKS, John Samuel 1871 - 1960

JENKS, MAXWELL, GALLAGHER, GALLIHER

Posted By: Richard K Thompson (email)
Date: 9/11/2010 at 20:26:29

“The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger”
Wednesday, June 1, 1960
Page 1, Column 3

John JENKS, 88, Dies Suddenly

John JENKS, prominent Jefferson county farmer and well-known in local lodge circles, died suddenly at the Jefferson county courthouse about 11:30 a.m. today.

JENKS, apparently in his usual health, had just walked up the steps to the lobby with Sheriff Jim Griffitts and had been talking about the weather. He said he had come to the court house to renew his driver’s license.

He sat down on a bench in the lobby and started to take his driver’s license out of his billfold, and slumped over. A doctor was summoned who pronounced him dead.

JENKS, who has been quite active throughout his long life, would have been 89 years of age later this month.

The JENKS farm, located northeast of Fairfield, rose to prominence in 1939 when it was the sight (sic) of the state corn husking contest. It was the last hand picking contest held in Iowa on a state-wide basis, and drew an estimated crowed of 20,000 for the day.

The body was taken to the Raymond Funeral home where last rites are pending.

Survivors include two sons, Samuel, Chicago; and Paul, Fairfield; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren; and a ister, Minnie JENKS, Fairfield.

JENKS was a life-long resident of the community. He was born and reared on the farm where he lived his entire life. The farm is located northeast of Fairfield.

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Fairfield Ia. Ledger
Thursday June 2, 1960
Page 8

JENKS Rites To Be Saturday

Last rites will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. for John JENKS, prominent Jefferson county farmer who died suddenly at the court house just before noon yesterday.

The rites Saturday will be held at the Raymond funeral home with Dr. J. Henry Teele officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

John JENKS was born June 25, 1871 at Fairfield, the son of Samuel and Delois A. GALLAGHER (sic. GALLIHER) JENKS, a pioneer Jefferson county family. He married Pearl May MAXWELL on Dec. 18, 1897. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1949.

JENKS, 88, lived his entire life in this community. He was born and reared on the same farm where he was living at the time of his death. He was a member of the IOOF lodge, Knights of Pythias, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Izaak Walton League and the Bethesda Methodist church.

He is survived by two sons, Samuel, Chicago; and Paul, Fairfield. He is also survived by five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a sister, Minnie JENKS, Fairfield. He was preceded in death by a daughter.

All members of the Jefferson county Lodge, No. 4, IOOF, are requested to meet at the hall Saturday at 2 p.m. to attend the services.

* Transcribed verbatim from microfilm image for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa. Old.P.370.

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