Jenkins, Beth (1922)

JENKINS, FAVOR

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 12/31/2013 at 16:58:59

The Grinnell (IA) Herald
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1922

BETH JENKINS PASSES
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Notable Pioneer of Washington Town-
ship Dies at Midnight Last
Night.
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CAME TO THIS COUNTY
FROM INDIANA IN 1854
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Was Successful Farmer and Busi-
ness man, Mayor and Citizen.
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Tho not unexpected the death of Bartholomew Jenkins at his home last night comes as a distinct shock to our people. Kind, accommodating and honorable in all his dealings, gentle as a woman, Mr. Jenkins was a man in whose heart was no guile.

The Jenkins family were among the earliest settlers in Washington township. James Jenkins located on Section 7, Nov. 8, 1849, and died in 1853. Other brothers were Joseph, Nehemiah and Beth; who is the last to pass away. The latter came here in 1854, at the age of 18 years and he became at once actively identified with local interests.

He became a country school teacher, a vocation he followed successfully for several years.

He was married to Miss Sarah Favor. There are five living children from this union all residents of Grinnell.

The funeral will be held at two o'clock Thursday at the home. The Masons will be in charge of the services.

MASONS ATTENTION

Meet at Temple 1:30 p.m. sharp, Thursday Feb. 2. Funeral services Brother Beth Jenkins.
M.C. BIDWELL, W.M.