Jenkins, N.

JENKINS, HIBS

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 1/15/2013 at 07:58:37

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

JENKINS, N. - Grinnell Twp - pg 906. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P.O. Grinnell. Was born in Virginia, December 12, 1828, and remained there until the spring of 1840, when he removed to Indiana. There engaged in farming, which he continued until the spring of 1849, then coming to Poweshiek county. He deals in cattle to a large extent and also raises stock, being counted among the heavy shippers of the county. His residence is but four miles from Grinnell, and pleasantly situated. Mr. Jenkins was married in Indiana, February 14, 1858, to Miss Angeline Hibs. Their family consists of six children: Ambrose F., Eldora, Isabel, Mary, Edna and Nellie.