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Generation: 1
- CATHERINE b. Abt 1582.
m. George HEARNE Abt 1602. George (son of William HEARNE) b. 1573, Colbrook, Buckingshire, Eng.; d. 22 Aug 1643, Colbrook, Buckingshire, Eng.. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Joane HEARNE
b. 1607, St Anne Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, Eng; d. 28 Feb 1633/1634, Colbrook, Buckingshire, Eng..
- 3. Ellen HEARNE
b. Abt 1609.
- 4. Margaret HEARNE
b. Abt 1611.
- 5. Edward HEARNE
b. Abt 1613.
Generation: 2
- Joane HEARNE
(1.1) b. 1607, St Anne Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, Eng; d. 28 Feb 1633/1634, Colbrook, Buckingshire, Eng..
Joane m. Joseph JENCKES 30 Sep 1630, Colbrook, Buckinghamshire, Eng.. Joseph (son of John JENKS and Sarah FULWATER) b. 26 Aug 1599, St Anne Blackfriars, London, Middlesex, Eng; d. 16 Mar 1682/1683, Lynn, E, Ma. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Joseph JENCKES, Jr.
b. 12 Oct 1628, Colnbrook, L,,Eng; d. 4 Jan 1716/1717, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 7. Elizabeth JENCKS
b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
- 8. William JENCKS
b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
- Ellen HEARNE
(1.1) b. Abt 1609.
- Margaret HEARNE
(1.1) b. Abt 1611.
- Edward HEARNE
(1.1) b. Abt 1613.
Generation: 3
- Joseph JENCKES, Jr.
(2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 12 Oct 1628, Colnbrook, L,,Eng; d. 4 Jan 1716/1717, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
Notes:
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.
Joseph m. Esther BALLARD 1655, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma. Esther (daughter of William BALLARD, Sr. and Elizabeth LEE) b. 28 Oct 1632, Warwick, Warwickshire, Eng.; d. 4 Jan 1716/1717, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Joseph JENCKS, III
b. 1656, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; d. 15 Jun 1740, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 10. Elizabeth JENCKS
b. 1657, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
- 11. Sarah JENCKS
b. 1660, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 12. Lemuel Holmes JENCKS
b. 1661, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 13. Nathaniel JENCKS
b. 29 Jan 1661/1662, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 14. James Varnum JENCKS
b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 15. Daniel JENCKS
b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 16. Esther JENCKS
b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 17. Eliza JENCKS
b. 1665, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 18. Joanna JENCKS
b. Abt 1666, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 19. Mary JENCKS
b. 1666, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 20. George Foster JENCKS
b. 1667, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 21. William Thompson JENCKS
b. 1668, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 22. Ebinizer JENCKS
b. 17 Sep 1669, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 23. Albert Carlisle JENCKS
b. 1671, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 24. Jeanna JENCKS
b. 1672, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 25. William JENCKS
b. 1674, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 2 Oct 1765, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
- 26. Abigail JENCKS
b. 1676, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 27. Mary JENCKS
b. 1679, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- 28. Joanna JENCKS
b. 1672, Providence, Rhode Island [1666]?; d. 12 Mar 1756, Providence, Rhode Island[D. 1736?].
Joseph m. Esther BALLARD Esther b. South Kingston,Washington,Rhode Island. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Elizabeth JENCKES
b. 1658, South Kingston,,Rhode Island; d. 1740.
- 30. Joseph JENCKES
b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.
- Elizabeth JENCKS
(2.Joane2, 1.1) b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
- William JENCKS
(2.Joane2, 1.1) b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
Generation: 4
- Joseph JENCKS, III
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1656, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; d. 15 Jun 1740, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
Notes:
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
Joseph m. Alice WHIPPLE Abt 1673. Alice b. Abt 1653, Eng. [Group Sheet]
Joseph m. Martha BROWN Abt 1680, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri. Martha (daughter of John BROWNE and Mary HOLMES) b. Abt 1664, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 1727, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Catherine JENCKS
b. 1682, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 32. John JENCKS
b. 1682, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island; d. London, England.
- 33. Obadiah JENCKS
b. 1684, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 26 Sep 1758, Glocester, Providence Co. Ri.
- 34. Nathaniel JENCKS
b. 1686, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 8 Jun 1753.
- 35. Jonathan JENCKES
b. Abt 1696, Ri.
- 36. Martha JENCKS
b. 1689, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 37. Joseph JENCKS
b. 1690, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 38. Lydia JENCKS
b. 1690, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 39. Mary JENCKES
b. 1692, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 40. Catharine JENCKS
b. 1694, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri; d. 1782, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
- 41. Esther JENCKS
b. 1695, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 42. John JENCKS
b. 9 Jun 1696, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
Joseph m. Alice Smith DEXTER Abt 1683. Alice b. Abt 1665, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet]
- Elizabeth JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1657, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
Elizabeth m. Abt 1677. [Group Sheet]
- Sarah JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1660, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Sarah m. Abt 1681. [Group Sheet]
- Lemuel Holmes JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1661, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- Nathaniel JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 29 Jan 1661/1662, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Nathaniel m. Hannah BOSWORTH 4 Dec 1686. Hannah (daughter of Jonathan BOSWORTH and Hannah HOWLAND) b. 15 Nov 1663, Plymouth,, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Elizabeth JENCKES
b. ABT. 1697, Essex, Mass..
- 44. Nathaniel JENCKS
b. 1702/1703.
- 45. Jonathan JENCKS
b. 1 May 1688.
- 46. Hannah JENCKS
- James Varnum JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- Daniel JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Daniel m. Abt 1693. [Group Sheet]
- Esther JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Esther m. Abt 1683. [Group Sheet]
- Eliza JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1665, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
- Joanna JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. Abt 1666, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
Joanna m. Abt 1686. [Group Sheet]
- Mary JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1666, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Mary m. Abt 1686. [Group Sheet]
Mary m. Abt 1690. [Group Sheet]
- George Foster JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1667, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
George m. Abt 1687. [Group Sheet]
- William Thompson JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1668, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Ebinizer JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 17 Sep 1669, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Ebinizer m. Abt 1697. [Group Sheet]
- Albert Carlisle JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1671, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- Jeanna JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1672, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
Jeanna m. Abt 1692. [Group Sheet]
- William JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1674, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 2 Oct 1765, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
William m. Abt 1694, Providence, Providence Co. Ri. [Group Sheet]
William m. Abt 1698. [Group Sheet]
- Abigail JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1676, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
Abigail m. Abt 1696. [Group Sheet]
- Mary JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1679, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
Mary m. Abt 1699. [Group Sheet]
- Joanna JENCKS
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1672, Providence, Rhode Island [1666]?; d. 12 Mar 1756, Providence, Rhode Island[D. 1736?].
Notes:
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.
Joanna m. Sylvanus SCOTT Oct 1692. Sylvanus (son of John SCOTT and Rebecca BROWNE) b. 10 Nov 1672, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 1742, Providence, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 47. Catherine SCOTT
b. 31 Mar 1696, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 48. Nancy SCOTT
b. 1697.
- 49. John SCOTT
b. 30 Sep 1694, Providence, Rhode Island; d. Jul 1782.
- 50. Joseph SCOTT
b. 15 Aug 1697; d. ABT. 1742.
- 51. Rebecca SCOTT
b. ABT. 1699; d. 1756.
- 52. Esther SCOTT
b. 5 Dec 1700; d. ABT. 1786.
- 53. Sylvanus[ George?] SCOTT
b. 20 Jun 1702, Providence, Rhode Island; d. BET. 1755 - 1756, Bellingham, Norfolk Co, Mass..
- 54. Joanna SCOTT
b. 11 Dec 1703, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 24 Mar 1796, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 55. Charles SCOTT
b. 23 Aug 1705, Providence, Rhode Island; d. ABT. 1735.
- 56. Sarah SCOTT
b. 1707, Providence, Rhode Island-Jun 24 ?; d. 9 Sep 1753.
- 57. Jeremiah SCOTT
b. 11 Mar 1708/1709, Providence, Rhode Island.
- 58. Nathaniel SCOTT
b. 1711, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 1745.
- Elizabeth JENCKES
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. 1658, South Kingston,,Rhode Island; d. 1740.
Elizabeth m. Samuel TEFFE Samuel (son of John TEFFE and Mary BARBER) b. 1644, Providence,Providence,Rhode Island; d. 1725. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 59. John TEFFT
b. 1676, Providence,Providence,Rhode Island; d. 1760.
- 60. Samuel TEFFT
d. 1760.
- 61. Peter TEFFT
d. 1725.
- 62. Sarah TEFFT
- 63. Elizabeth TEFFT
d. 1750, South Kingston,W,Rhode Island.
- 64. Esther TEFFT
b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.
- 65. Mary TEFFT
- 66. Tabitha TEFFT
b. 1653, Providence,P,Rhode Island.
- 67. Mercy TEFFT
- 68. Susanna TEFFT
- Joseph JENCKES
(6.Joseph3, 2.Joane2, 1.1) b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.
Notes:
DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND FROM 1715 TO 1727
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