Edgar Co. Il Biographies - Martin Jenkins

Surname: Jenkins, Silcott
Submitter: Tracy Smith
EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net
DATE: Jun 26 2000

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From the book, "History of Edgar County, Illinois, 1879":


MARTIN JENKINS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Isabel; was born in Loudoun
Co., Va., June 18, 1808; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in
1871; his farm consists of 110 acres, valued at $4,000. He was married to
Miss Amanda W. Silcott, who was born in Loudoun Co. Va., Sept. 28, 1814;
they have five children, viz., Marietta, Adolphus T., Alvernum H., Ella B.
and Emma F.