1. 2. Joseph JENCKES   b. 26 Aug 1599, St Anne Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, Eng; d. 16 Mar 1682/1683, Lynn, E, Ma.
2. 3. Jonas JENKS   b. 1590, St Alphage, London Wall, Cripplegate, Eng.
3. 4. Sarah JENKS   b. 6 Feb 1595/1596, St Anne Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, Eng.
4. 5. Lydia JENKS   b. Abt 1600, Rhode Island.
5. 6. John JENKS   b. 1610, Tower of London Pct, London, Eng.
6. 7. John JENKS   b. 1575, Tower of London Pct, London, Eng.

Joseph Jenckes Sr.
Joseph Jenckes came to America from England in 1643, as a widower,leaving two sons behind, settling in Lynn, Massachusetts. He establishedthe iron works at Lynn and was the first patentee in America in 1646. Hecut the dies for the "Pine Tree Shilling" in 1652, for the coinage ofcolonia money- Joseph built the first fire engine in 1654. He was theinventor of the grass scythe. In his foundry was cast the first 'hollowware" in this country and there is said to be preserved in Salem thefirst or one of the first that came out of the mould which was exhibitedat the Columbian Exposition. He was an accounted "a man of greatgenius". (Information given by Virginia Edmunds)

From "Lin, her Jewels", History of Lynn, Massachusetts by A. Lewis: In1643 Robert Bridges took Bog
Iron ore found in Saugus to London and succeeded in forming a companycalled "Company of Undertakers for the Iron Works", consisting of thefollowing wealthy and enterprising gentlemen: Lionel Copley Esq. ofYorkshire, Nicholas Bond Esq. and Thomas Fury Esq. of Westminster, JohnBeck and William Beauchamp, merchants; William Hicock, citizen; ThomasFoley, gentleman, John Pococke and William Becke, Merchant Tailors all ofLondon; William Greenhill of Stepney, Middlesexshire and Thomas Weld,Minister of Gateshead, Durhamshire. The company advanced 1000 pounds tocommence the work. Land was bought of Thomas Hudson on the west bank ofthe Saugus River. The village where the Iron Works was located wascalled Hammersmith from the place in England where many of the workmencame from. JOSEPH JENKES came from Hammersmith. He was a machinist atthe Iron foundry and by his hands the first models were made and thefirst castings taken of many domestic implements and iron tools. Thefirst article was cast a small iron pot, capable of containing about onequart. Thomas Hudson procured this famous old iron pot and it remainedin the Hudson family until after 1844. This pot is in the EssexInstitute in Salem, Massachusetts. Joseph Wormwood, brother-in-law ofJoseph Jenks was warned in 1668 to leave Concord, Massachusetts, as theiron works were not paying.

1. 8. Richard JENCKS   b. 1635, London, Middlesex, Eng.
2. 9. Sarah JENCKS   b. 13 Oct 1635, St Peter Chapel, Tower of London, Pct, London, Eng.

1. 10. Joseph JENCKES, Jr.   b. 12 Oct 1628, Colnbrook, L,,Eng; d. 4 Jan 1716/1717, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 11. Elizabeth JENCKS   b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
3. 12. William JENCKS   b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.

1. 13. Elizabeth JENKS   b. Abt 1630, Colubrook, Horton, Buckingshire, Eng.
2. 14. William JENKS   b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
3. 15. Richard JENKS   b. Abt 1635, London, Middlesex, Eng.
4. 16. Sarah JENKS   b. Mar 1649/1650, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..

1. 17. Sarah JENCKS   b. Mar 1649/1650, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
2. 18. Samuel JENCKS   b. 1654, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
3. 19. Deborah JENCKS   b. 11 Jun 1658, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
4. 20. John JENCKS   b. 27 Jul 1660, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
5. 21. Samuel JENKS   b. 1654, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
6. 22. Deborah JENKS   b. 11 Jun 1658, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
7. 23. John JENKS   b. 27 Jul 1660, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
8. 24. Daniel JENKS   b. 19 Apr 1663, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..

Joseph Jenckes Jr.:
Jenckes. Jr. was born in England in 1632, son of Joseph, Sr. andJoan Hearne Jenckes. He later followed his father to Lynn, Massachusettsand from there he removed to Rhode Island. On March 25, 1669 he wasgranted land on either side of the Pawtucket River in Warwick for theerection of his sawmill. Being a forgeman by trade, as were his Welshancestry for many generations before him and finding not sufficientwaterpower in Warwick he removed to Pawtucket Rhode Island at the age of39. On October 10, 1671 he bought 60 acres more or less with right ofcommorage of Abel Potter and wife Rachel, said land belonging formerly toRachel's grandfather, Ezekiel Holliman and being situated near PawtucketFalls. He erected a sawmill and also built a forge for manufacturingiron, and had the same burnt by the Indians in 1765-6 during KingPhilip's War. Nelson Jencks of Woonsocket, Rhode Island had a picture ofthe falls and Jenks Mill, also a copy of deed to land. He and his foursons, Joseph, Nathaniel, Ebeneezer and William built a dwelling house foreach of themselves and in 1820 they were all in tolerable good repair.The last was taken down in 1877 and must have been about 200 years old.
In 1677 Joseph was a Freeman. July 1, 1679 he was taxed 12s 6dincluding his sawmill. 1679-80 and 1691 he was a deputy. He and twoothers on May 5, 1680, were empowered by the Assembly to purchase a bell"for the public use of the Colony, and for giving notice or signifyingthe several Limes or sittings of the Assembly's and Courts of Trials andGeneral Councils." The bell was purchased for 3-10 pounds of FreeloveArnold, daughter of Governor Benedict Arnold. Previously the Assemblyhad been called together by beat of drum.
For thirteen of the years between 1680 and 1698 Joseph was Assistantin the General Assembly. During 1681, he was Cousellor of the Governor.There is a record of his having land laid out November 14. 1683.
September 1, 1687 Joseph and his sons Joseph and Nathaniel weretaxed together 12 shillings. August 6, 1688, his ratable estateconsisted of six acres planting land, two acres meadow, eight acrespasture, 30 acres wild pasture, rights in land, four oxen, seven cows,two steers, heifer, yearling, two mares, colt, swine, sheep and sawmill.
It is recorded that Joseph's will was dated October 21, 1708, andproved February 11, 1717.
Executrix was wife Esther, but she declined by reason of age andinability, her son Nathaniel acted at her request and by appointment. Heconfirmed deeds already made to sons, Joseph, Nathaniel, Ebeneezer andWilliam. To sons Nathaniel, Ebeneezer and William other land was givenand if any further division was made by proprietors of Providence, thenthe four sons to share equally. To sons Ebeneezer and William the coalhouse and his half of the forge, at death of himself and wife. To lovingwife, Esther, all the rest of movable estate, cattle and chattal for lifeand what remains at her death she is to dispose of to children andgrandchildren as she sees fit.

1. 25. Joseph JENCKS, III   b. 1656, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; d. 15 Jun 1740, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 26. Elizabeth JENCKS   b. 1657, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
3. 27. Sarah JENCKS   b. 1660, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
4. 28. Lemuel Holmes JENCKS   b. 1661, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
5. 29. Nathaniel JENCKS   b. 29 Jan 1661/1662, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
6. 30. James Varnum JENCKS   b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
7. 31. Daniel JENCKS   b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
8. 32. Esther JENCKS   b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
9. 33. Eliza JENCKS   b. 1665, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
10. 34. Joanna JENCKS   b. Abt 1666, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
11. 35. Mary JENCKS   b. 1666, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
12. 36. George Foster JENCKS   b. 1667, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
13. 37. William Thompson JENCKS   b. 1668, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
14. 38. Ebinizer JENCKS   b. 17 Sep 1669, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
15. 39. Albert Carlisle JENCKS   b. 1671, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
16. 40. Jeanna JENCKS   b. 1672, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
17. 41. William JENCKS   b. 1674, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 2 Oct 1765, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
18. 42. Abigail JENCKS   b. 1676, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
19. 43. Mary JENCKS   b. 1679, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
20. 44. Joanna JENCKS   b. 1672, Providence, Rhode Island [1666]?; d. 12 Mar 1756, Providence, Rhode Island[D. 1736?].

1. 45. Elizabeth JENCKES   b. 1658, South Kingston,,Rhode Island; d. 1740.
2. 46. Joseph JENCKES   b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.

Joseph Jenckes III
Joseph Jenckes was elected governor of the Colony in 1727 and was granted100 pounds to move his
family to Newport, then the seat of the Colony, as it was at the time alarger place than Providence with
more industry.
He was of large stature and well proportioned standing in hisstocking feet, seven foot and two
inches, a man of most grave and commanding aspect. He was of greatutility in the defense of Providence, Rhode Island against thesurrounding Indians, gradually ascending from an Ensign to be ChiefColonel of the Colony.
In 1708 he was one of the committee to settle the Northern linebetween this colony and the
Province of Massachusetts. On the 10th of August, 1719 he wascommissioned by the Governor and
Company of Rhode Island an agent to prosecute before the King in London,England or any authority or
Judicature that may be committed, the Colony's appeal against the Colonyof Connecticut's further
encroachment upon said Colony. He had success in the business and wasthen chosen Deputy Governor for a number of years. In 1727 he was chosenGovernor of the Colony and served five years. He was solicited to servethe Colony longer as their Governor, but he told them with heart-feltgratitude that he could perceive that his natural faculties were abatingand if he should continue in the service a few years longer as theirGovernor perhaps he might not be willing to resign. He therefore deemedit
Most beneficial for the Colony and prudent for himself to resign inseason. He was a distinguished member in church as well as state.
While in London, he not only attended at Court but also at churchand ascertained the true state of all the Baptist churches, bothergeneral and particular in London. He was blind for several years beforehe died and " as a shock of corn cometh in his season" so likewise hecame to his grave in a full age, upon which is the following epitaph:

In memory of ye
Hon. JOSEPH JENKS ESQ.
lat Governor of ye colony of Rhode Island
Deceased ye
15 day of June A/D 1740 in ye 84th year of his age
He was much beloved and honored in life and
lamented in death. He was a bright example of virtue in every stageof life.

He was a zealous Christian, a wise and prudent Governor, a kindhusband and a tender father, a good neighbor and a faithful friend,grave, sober, pleasant in behavior, beautiful in person with a soul trulygreat, heroic and sweetly tempered.

Above information given by Virginia Edmund's Children

1. 47. Catherine JENCKS   b. 1682, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 48. John JENCKS   b. 1682, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island; d. London, England.
3. 49. Obadiah JENCKS   b. 1684, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 26 Sep 1758, Glocester, Providence Co. Ri.
4. 50. Nathaniel JENCKS   b. 1686, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 8 Jun 1753.
5. 51. Jonathan JENCKES   b. Abt 1696, Ri.
6. 52. Martha JENCKS   b. 1689, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
7. 53. Joseph JENCKS   b. 1690, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
8. 54. Lydia JENCKS   b. 1690, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
9. 55. Mary JENCKES   b. 1692, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
10. 56. Catharine JENCKS   b. 1694, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri; d. 1782, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
11. 57. Esther JENCKS   b. 1695, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
12. 58. John JENCKS   b. 9 Jun 1696, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.

1. 59. Elizabeth JENCKES   b. ABT. 1697, Essex, Mass..
2. 60. Nathaniel JENCKS   b. 1702/1703.
3. 61. Jonathan JENCKS   b. 1 May 1688.
4. 62. Hannah JENCKS  

i have different born dates. One is 1666 which would make her 90 when she died. From other sources, I have 1672 which would make her 84- I believe that date is correct. Also, there are 3 spellings of her name; "JENKS' and 'JENCKES' and 'JENKES'. It seems her ancestors changed the spelling often.

BIOGRAPHY: Thayer and Burton Ancestry , Page 105 SILVANUS SCOTT, son ofJohn and Rebecca ((???)) Scott, was born at Pawtucket Falls, R.I., November 10, 1672, and in 1692 married Joanna Jenckes,daughter of Joseph and Esther (Ballard) Jenckes, of Providence.

1. 63. Catherine SCOTT   b. 31 Mar 1696, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 64. Nancy SCOTT   b. 1697.
3. 65. John SCOTT   b. 30 Sep 1694, Providence, Rhode Island; d. Jul 1782.
4. 66. Joseph SCOTT   b. 15 Aug 1697; d. ABT. 1742.
5. 67. Rebecca SCOTT   b. ABT. 1699; d. 1756.
6. 68. Esther SCOTT   b. 5 Dec 1700; d. ABT. 1786.
7. 69. Sylvanus[ George?] SCOTT   b. 20 Jun 1702, Providence, Rhode Island; d. BET. 1755 - 1756, Bellingham, Norfolk Co, Mass..
8. 70. Joanna SCOTT   b. 11 Dec 1703, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 24 Mar 1796, Providence, Rhode Island.
9. 71. Charles SCOTT   b. 23 Aug 1705, Providence, Rhode Island; d. ABT. 1735.
10. 72. Sarah SCOTT   b. 1707, Providence, Rhode Island-Jun 24 ?; d. 9 Sep 1753.
11. 73. Jeremiah SCOTT   b. 11 Mar 1708/1709, Providence, Rhode Island.
12. 74. Nathaniel SCOTT   b. 1711, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 1745.

1. 75. John TEFFT   b. 1676, Providence,Providence,Rhode Island; d. 1760.
2. 76. Samuel TEFFT   d. 1760.
3. 77. Peter TEFFT   d. 1725.
4. 78. Sarah TEFFT  
5. 79. Elizabeth TEFFT   d. 1750, South Kingston,W,Rhode Island.
6. 80. Esther TEFFT   b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.
7. 81. Mary TEFFT  
8. 82. Tabitha TEFFT   b. 1653, Providence,P,Rhode Island.
9. 83. Mercy TEFFT  
10. 84. Susanna TEFFT  

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND FROM 1715 TO 1727