BIO: Charles W. JENKINS, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Dave Wilson Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************************** __________________________________________________________ McElroy, James Thomas Jr., McElroy's Family Memories, Huntingdon, PA: (Author), 1930, page 118. __________________________________________________________ THE JENKINS FAMILY Mount Union, Pa. Charles Jenkins, Barber: Born in Mifflin County, Pa., July 13, 1877. He is a son of John Jenkins, deceased, who died Nov. 10, 1908. He was a Civil War veteran, with two enlistments; was first a drummer boy in Co. A., 76th Reg., Penna. Volunteers. He enlisted with his father, whose name was John Jenkins. His second enlistment was also in the Infantry arm of the service. The regiment was known as the Penna. Zouaves. He was instrumental in forming the Grand Army of the Republic Post in Mount Union; he was a pioneer in that movement. He was a painter and paperhanger by trade, and in his declining days was retired. He was a member of the M.E. Church and also a class leader, a very devout man in his devotions. He was born in Alexandria, Pa., Sept. 15, 1848. He was married to Rhoda J. Weller, a daughter of Christian Weller. Charles Jenkins, the subject of this sketch, attended the Mount Union public schools, and for a period of five years was with the DeFrehn Chair factory, located in Mount Union. This factory was a thriving concern in its day, and turned out excellent products. After an apprenticeship of five years with James M. Nevell, who conducted a barber shop on Jefferson street, Mr. Jenkins opened a barber shop of his own at the rear of the East Broad Top R.R., where he enjoys a lucrative business. He is diligent in business, ladies', children's and men's wants are carefully attended to, and the latest styles of hair-cutting, massaging and shampooing are attended to. He is a member of the M.E. Church, and identified with all its activities. A faithful and devoted member in church, Sunday School and young people's societies. He is a member of Camp 346, P.O.S. of A., and was also a member of the Sons of Veterans until it was disbanded. A Republican in politics, and favors all measures that tend to uplift the morals of the community.