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George Washington Jenkins 1843-1916 Family Group |
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George W. Jenkins was born March 30, 1843 in Washington County Indiana. Enlisted as a private in Company C 50th Indiana Volunteers at Little York, Indiana on the 20th of October, 1861. At the End of 3 years he transferred to Company D 52nd Indiana Volunteers and was mustard out on September 10th, 1865. Having served 3 years 11 months and 20 days.
After leaving the service , he was married to Fannie F. Price (Blevins)and to their union 9 children were born. George died on January 27th, 1916 at the age of 72 years 9 months and 27 days. Three children having gone before him leaving four boys and two girls and companions, twenty two grand children and three great grand children. The following was said by Reverend Doyle Radcliff: Brother George Jenkins joined the Baptist church on December 1st, 1914 and was baptized December 8th, 1914 and from that time on has lived a devoted Christian life and died in the faith once delivered to the Saints. He was as the apostle Paul when we last saw him. I have fought a good fight henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for me and not me only but for all those that love his appearance.
They had the following children:
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