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I (Marty Grant) don't know how I'm related to William Jenkins, but I'm sure he is somehow closely related to my ancestor Osborne Jenkins (c1803).
William Jenkins was born ca 1732 or before, based on his first public record dated 1753 and assuming he was at least 21 then. On 27 Nov 1753 he was a witness to a deed. The 1800 census record for William Jenkins shows him aged 45 and up, or born before 1755.
William Jenkins was presumably born in Onslow Precinct, North Carolina, though it should be noted that Onslow was not formed until 1734. Prior to that it was still part of New Hanover Precinct. ("Precincts" became "Counties" in 1739). New Hanover was formed in 1729 from Craven Precinct, so his "technical" place of birth depends on his actual birth date, though it seems likely he was born in what is now Onslow County, NC.
I don't know who William's parents were, but he is a proven brother of George Jenkins (c1734) and they were often witnesses to each others deeds and such. I would also guess that William was closely related to Thomas Jenkins (c1715) and Lewis Jenkins Sr (c1710). I doubt he is Thomas' son, because Thomas named all his children in a 1745 record. Lewis Jenkins certainly could be William's father, but he was not named in Lewis's Will.
On 27 Nov 1753, William Jenkins and Henry Rodes witnessed a deed from Charles Cox to Horotia Woodhouse. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book D page 16, from Records of Onslow County, North Carolina, Vol I by Zae Harget Gwynn, and all subsequent deeds cited on this page are from this book or Vol II).
On 25 Oct 1754 a muster list was taken of Militia members in John Starkey's company commanded by Captain Thomas Hicks. William Jenkins was listed as was George Jenkins, Lewis Jenkins and Henry Jenkins.
On 24 Apr 1761, William Jenkins and Isaac James witnessed a deed from Jacob James to George Jenkins. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book F page 23).
Sometime in this general period (1760's), William Jenkins married Elizabeth "Betty" Henderson. Her maiden is proven by her father's Will (see below). They may have married back in the 1750's, but I just don't know exactly when they married, but it was before 1770. She was a daughter of James Henderson.
On 9 Aug 1766 George Jenkins deeded 100 acres to William Jenkins. James Henderson and Henry Rhodes were witnesses. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book H page 31).
William Jenkins was listed on a 1769 Tax list for Onslow County.
On 20 Oct 1770, James Henderson made his Will in Onslow County and named his "daughter Betty Jenkins" and son-in-law William Jenkins. (Onslow Co, NC Will Book 2 page 59).
On 15 Feb 1772 John Wilkins deeded 100 acres to William Jenkins, on Mashborne's Great Branch or Troublesome Run. Witnesses were Henry Rhodes, Joseph Spicer, and Henry Gibbons. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book I page 31).
On 16 Mar 1772 Jesse Gurgainess (Gurganus) sold 50 acres to William Jenkins, "Cooper", on Troublesome Run. Witnessed by Jacob Giddens. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book J page 24).
On 19 Oct 1772, William Jenkins sold 100 acres to Samuel Balding. Witnesses were Jesse Gurganus and Jesse Henderson. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book I page 59).
On 20 Dec 1777, William Jenkins and Baty Rhodes witnessed two deeds from Michael Williams to Thomas Avery. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book K page 48 and 49).
On 14 Aug 1784 William Jenkins sold 50 acres to Solomon Rhodes, Planter. The land was on Troublesome Run adjoining the land "where William Jenkins now lives". Witnesses by William Loyd and Thomas Beesley. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book N page 7).
On 14 Nov, and 19 Nov 1784, William Jenkins and John Fisher witnessed two deeds from William Wheeler to Robert Hicks. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book N page 42 and 48).
On 12 Feb 1785, William Jenkins and George Shepherd witnessed a deed from James Gray and Jonathan Murray, Executors of Jonathan Jenkins (1741), deceased, to Arthur Averitt. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book P page 18).
William Jenkins was listed on the 1786 state census in Onslow County near his brother George Jenkins.
1784-1787 NC census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1786 Onslow Co, NC pg 121 William Jenkins 1-2-3-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 21 - 60 (1726-1765) William JENKINS (c1732) 2 Male(s) -21 +60 (1765-1786) Son? (1765/86) --> gone by 1790 Son? (1765/86) --> gone by 1790 3 Female(s) all ages (bef 1786) Elizabeth HENDERSON Jenkins (bef 1755) wife Daughter? (1784/90) Obedience JENKINS (1772) daughter
On 11 Feb 1786, William Jenkins and William Loyd witnessed a deed from Solomon Rhodes to Enoch Thompson. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book O page 7).
On 10 Apr 1786 William Jenkins and Geduthan (Jeduthan) Gibson witnessed a deed from Joshua James to Thomas James. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book O page 44).
On 13 Nov 1786, William Jenkins sold 100 acres to Andrew Fullwood., described as land granted to William Jenkins on 22 Jul 1774 on west side of New River. Witnesses were James Foy and John Farr. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book O page 9).
On 9 Apr 1787, William Jenkins and J. Gibson witnessed a deed from Thomas James to Joshua James. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book O page 44).
On 7 Oct 1787, William Jenkins and Thomas Johnston witnessed a deed from Thomas James to Joshua James. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book O page 62).
On 14 Jan 1788, William Johnston sold William Jenkins 80 acres on Mill Run. Witnessed by James Foy and Mebibee Rhodes. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book P page 9).
On the same date (14 Jan 1788), William Jenkins and Samuel Walker witnessed a deed from Thomas James to William Johnston. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book P page 15).
On 15 May 1789 William Jenkins and Stephen Pott witnessed a deed from Moses Fox to James Foy, Esquire. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book Q page 11).
William Jenkins was listed on the 1790 census near most of the other Jenkins.
1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Onslow Co, NC pg 195 William Jenkings 1-0-3-0-1 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) William JENKINS (c1732) 3 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Elizabeth HENDERSON Jenkins (Bef 1755) wife Obedience JENKINS (1772) daughter Daughter? (1784/90)
On 3 Dec 1791, William Jenkins sold James Foy 176 acres, part of a land grant to Jenkins dated 18 May 1789. Witnessed by Thomas Thompson and Jeremiah Fonville. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book R page 62).
On 16 Apr 1792 William Jenkins and James Foy Sr witnessed a deed from William Loyd and wife Lucy and Archelaus Henderson of Onslow and Chatham County, NC to James Foy Jr. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book R page 44).
On 25 Dec 1792 William Jenkins witnessed a deed from John Haws Sr to Joseph Haws. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book R page 52).
In July 1793, William Jenkins and James Foy witnessed a deed from Nancy Loyd to her grand daughter Ritty Loyd. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book S page 13).
On 15 Apr 1794, William Jenkins and Benjamin Jenkins (who is this, William's son perhaps?) witnessed a deed from Daniel Shepart to Mourning Brinson, widow of George Brinson, deceased. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book S page 43).
On 4 Oct 1794, William Jenkins and Joseph Hadnot witnessed a deed from David Thompson to Clayborn Austin. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book T page 9).
On 29 May 1795, William Jenkins and James Foy witnessed a deed from Willoughby Shepard to Joseph Mashborne. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book T page 21).
On 13 Feb 1796, William Jenkins sold land to James McCabe, described as the property of Butlar Cowell. Witnesses were John Cowell and William Cowell. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book U page 43).
On 14 Dec 1797, William Jenkins sold 100 acres to James Wynn, described on the west side of the New River adjoining William Pollock and George Jenkins on Mill Run. Witnesses were John Campbell and Samuel Dickson. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book U page 33).
On 9 Jan 1798 William Jenkins, his wife Elizabeth Jenkins, and their daughter Obedience Jenkins, sold 80 acres to Reddick Caps on Mill Run. Witnesses were James Foy, Nathaniel Pettit. Although I didn't find the record, it would seem that all three of them sold this land because William and Elizabeth had previously sold it (or gave it) to Obedience, but reserved their right to live on it or enjoy it until their deaths, so all three had to sign. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book V page 3).
On 5 May 1798 two deeds were recorded, seemingly for the same piece of land. The first was from William and Elizabeth Jenins to "daughter Obedience Jenkins", land on Mill Run and Lewis Creek formerly belonging to "his brother George Jenkins". Witnesses were John Bond and Joseph Mashborne. The other deed on the same date was from Obedience to her parents William and Elizabeth. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book R page 59 and 60).
In 1799 (no exact date), William Jenkins and Joshua James, trustees for Sarah James, "agree to abide by division of property of George Jenkins, father of Hester Jenkins and gave her the negro willed to her". Witnesses were James Foy Sr and George Shepard. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book U page 71).
William Jenkins was listed on the 1800 census in Onslow County.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Onslow Co, NC pg 167 William Jinkins 00001-01101-0-2 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1755) William JENKINS (c1732) 1 Female(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Elizabeth HENDERSON Jenkins (bef 1755) wife 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Obedience JENKINS (1772) daughter 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90)
William Jenkins died by 1805 for that is the date on his Estate File. He did not make a Will. (Onslow Co, NC Loose Estates - William Jenkins - 1805, North Carolina Archives)
On 14 Oct 1805, Thomas Capps, Joseph Mashborne and Lewis Sparkman made an Administration bond for Thomas Capps to be Administrator of William Jenkins's estate. (Onslow Co, NC Loose Estates - William Jenkins - 1805, North Carolina Archives)
On 14 Nov 1805, an Inventory of William's estate was made and an estate sale was held. Among the purchasers was "Elizabeth Jenkins", who must have been his widow. (Onslow Co, NC Loose Estates - William Jenkins - 1805, North Carolina Archives)
William Jenkins and wife Elizabeth Henderson had two proven children, and probably had many others. The 1786, 1790 and 1800 census seem to show a few more.
Unknown Son (1765/86). William Jenkins had an apparent son this age. He was home with him for the 1786 census (aged "under 21", born ca 1765/86). He did not appear to be with William by 1790, so possibly married or dead by then.
I have no clue who this might have been.
Unknown Son (1765/86). William Jenkins had an apparent son this age. He was home with him for the 1786 census (aged "under 21", born ca 1765/86). He did not appear to be with William by 1790, so possibly married or dead by then.
This may be the same person as son Benjamin listed below.
Obedience Jenkins was born 18 Mar 1772 per the Henry Rhodes Family Bible, which listed her as "Bendance Jenkins, daughter of William & Baty Jenkins".
Obedience seems to be home with her parents for the 1786 and 1790 census (no ages given for females on either record).
Obedience was mentioned in three deeds involving her parents in 1798 (see her parents section above).
On 15 Apr 1800, Thomas Capps obtained a marriage bond to marry Obedience Jenkins.
I have not attempted to trace Thomas and Obedience other than in the census records.
They were on the 1800 census just a few houses from her parents.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Onslow Co, NC pg 167 Thomas Capps 00200-00100 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Thomas CAPPS (1774/84) Brother? Brother-in-law? 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Obedience JENKINS Capps (1772) wife m 1800
I didn't find them in 1810.
Charity Jenkins was born 21 Sep 17-- per the Henry Rhodes Family Bible, which listed her as "Charity Jenkins, daughter of William & Baty Jenkins". The year of her birth was cut off or marred somehow. She may be the same daughter William had born ca 1784/90 who was with him in 1790 (no ages) and 1800 (age 10-25, born ca 1784/90).
I don't know who she married.
Benjamin Jenkins may or may not be a son of William Jenkins. I have only found one record for Benjamin, and was where he and William Jenkins witnessed a deed in 1794. This association is what makes me think he was William's son.
I have very little additional data on Benjamin Jenkins. He was probably born ca 1767 or before based on him witnessing a deed in 1788, and assuming he had to be at least 21 then. William did have two apparent sons born ca 1765/86, and Benjamin would fit in that group very easily.
Benjamin was apparently with his father for the 1786 state census (aged "under 21", born ca 1765/86).
On 18 Oct 1788, Benjamin Jenkins and Jonathan Bryant witnessed a deed from Moses Fox to John Lee. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book P page 50).
On 23 May 1789, Benjamin Jenkins and Nathan Bryan witnessed a deed from George Brinson Sr to George Brinson Jr. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book P page 47).
I did not find Benjamin on the 1790 census, nor did his father William have any apparent sons at home that year.
On 15 Apr 1794, Benjamin Jenkins and William Jenkins witnessed a deed from Daniel Shepart to Mourning Brinson, widow of George Brinson. (Onslow Co, NC Deed Book S page 43).
The 1800 census entry for William Jenkins showed no apparent sons, and Benjamin was not listed as head of household that year, so he may have died or been living with someone else, or moved away from Onslow County.
I have no additional data on him.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. William1 Jenkins, born bef 1732 in Onslow Co, NC; died 1805 in Onslow Co, NC, son of (---) Jenkins. He married bef 20 Oct 1770 in Onslow Co, NC Elizabeth "Betty" Henderson, died aft 1805 in Onslow Co, NC, daughter of James Henderson.
Children of William Jenkins and Elizabeth "Betty" Henderson were as follows:
2 i Obediance2 Jenkins, born 18 Mar 1772 in Onslow Co, NC. She married on 15 Apr 1800 in Onslow Co, NC Thomas Capps, born 1774/84 in Onslow Co, NC.
3 ii Benjamin2 Jenkins, born bef 1767 in Onslow Co, NC; died aft 1794 in Onslow Co, NC.
4 iii Charity2 Jenkins, born 21 Sep in Onslow Co, NC.
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