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Birth	:	15 Oct 1856 Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 May 1940
Burial	:	Forest Hill Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.8074989, -91.4875031
Plot	:	Block 6 Lot 8 Grave 2 Row 7
Description	:	The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, May 24, 1940 - pg. 1 George Wesley Jenkins George Wesley Jenkins was born in Mills County, near Glenwood Iowa, October 15, 1856, and removed with his parents to Cass County, Nebraska, near Plattsmouth. Them for four years he lived in the state of Missouri with his parents. In September, 1873, he took a timber claim in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, near Deweese before he was 18 years of age, After selling this claim he purchased a farm from which he removed to an acreage on the outskirts of Deweese where... Read More	The Edgar Sun (Edgar, NE) Fri, May 24, 1940 - pg. 1 George Wesley Jenkins George Wesley Jenkins was born in Mills County, near Glenwood Iowa, October 15, 1856, and removed with his parents to Cass County, Nebraska, near Plattsmouth. Them for four years he lived in the state of Missouri with his parents. In September, 1873, he took a timber claim in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, near Deweese before he was 18 years of age, After selling this claim he purchased a farm from which he removed to an acreage on the outskirts of Deweese where he lived until he moved to Edgar in January 1920. Mr. Jenkins was married to Elizabeth Heiser, January 26, 1882. No children were born to this union, but they raised a foster daughter, Bessie, who later became the wife of Pearl Cline. After Mrs. Cline's death, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins reared the daughter, Esther Cline, who is now Mrs. Chester Beck, of Hughson, California. Mrs. Jenkins passed away in 1933. On September 10, 1936, Mr. Jenkins married Mrs. Viola Hitch, who survives. Mr. Jenkins united with the Christian Church in his youth and remained a faithful member until the time of his death. The deceased lived for 78 years in Nebraska and can truly be called a pioneer. He delighted in relating his early experiences of the hardships and drouths to eager listeners. Many of this generation owe their knowledge of early history in Nebraska to Mr. Jenkins. He was a industrious man. He loved flowers and despite his age was always seen caring for his yard and garden. During his life he built a number of fine houses and accumulated a portion of this world's goods which he now leaves for others to enjoy, He had been very active. A year ago he underwent a serious operation from which he recovered rapidly and was able to drive his car again. His final illness was but of two days duration. Mr. Jenkins leaves besides his wife and foster granddaughter, a brother, William O. of Phoenix, Arizona, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Jenkins passed away May 18, 1940, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 3 days. Funeral services were held Sunday from the home and the Methodist Church. Rev. Raymond Rush officiated. Mrs. W. R. Jacobsen and Miss Gladys Hunter sang "Nearer Still Nearer" and "Sometime We'll Understand" and Miss Hunter sang a solo, "Face to Face." Mrs. Lydia Phelps was at the piano. The pallbearers were Timothy Kane, Roy Cline, J. G. Cassell, F. A. Westering, A. A. Recht and W. H. Reid. Interment was made in the Edgar Cemetery. Contributor: Jan Plambeck (46975511) • [email protected]

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Phebe Elizabeth Hiser Jenkins

(1855 - 1934)

Viola J. Shinn Jenkins Hitch Jenkins

(1869 - 1940)

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