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John Jenkins

Birth : 18 Mar 1798 Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 10 Aug 1859 Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial : Oak Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate : 41.5651016, -70.6182022
Plot : Sect 1 103
Description : John was a son of Weston Jenkins, who was made Captain of the Falmouth Militia during the War of 1812 and who led the capture of the British privateer 'Retaliation,' which had been plundering the coast.

John Jenkins built a home which still stands at 20 Hewins Street, opposite the north end of Falmouth's village green.

He operated a whaling supply shop which once stood near his house, and was president of the Falmouth National Bank from 1843 until his death. A state senator, he took part in the Constitutional Convention of 1853; he was also a pioneer of cranberry culture.

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frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is John Jenkins's memorial?

    John Jenkins's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA.

  • When did John Jenkins death?

    John Jenkins death on 10 Aug 1859 in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Jenkins's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.5651016
    Longitude: -70.6182022

Family Members:

Parent

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Weston Jenkins

(1768 - 1834)

Spouse

Siblings

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Rebecca Jenkins Parker

(1800 - 1876)

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Hetty Jenkins

(1802 - 1879)

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Eliza R. Jenkins Swift

(1807 - 1880)

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Eunice R Jenkins Lewis

(1812 - 1876)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Grove Cemetery
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5651016, -70.6182022

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5689011, -70.6063995

3. Saint Barnabas Memorial Garden
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5533421, -70.6181547

4. Falmouth Old Burying Ground
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5499001, -70.6251984

5. Methodist Society Burying Ground
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5533600, -70.6032200

6. West Falmouth Friends Cemetery
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6010800, -70.6361900

7. Friends Ancient Cemetery
West Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6023300, -70.6331200

8. Saint Anthonys Catholic Cemetery
East Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5768700, -70.5675888

9. Davisville Cemetery
Davisville, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5524292, -70.5606766

10. Methodist Cemetery
East Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5775986, -70.5567017

11. Crowell Cemetery
Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6128900, -70.6258200

12. Ennsbrook Cemetery
East Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5759750, -70.5477570

13. Woods Hole Village Cemetery
Woods Hole, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5219100, -70.6628900

14. East End Burying Ground
East Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6059400, -70.5682900

15. Falmouth Jewish Cemetery
East Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6080710, -70.5673800

16. Robinson Cemetery
East Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5777300, -70.5409900

17. Bay View Cemetery
Waquoit Village, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5815720, -70.5268460

18. North Falmouth Burying Ground
North Falmouth, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6425018, -70.6167984

19. Amrita Island Mausoleum
Bourne, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6593900, -70.6207900

20. West Chop Cemetery
Tisbury, Dukes County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4679400, -70.5998400

21. Otis Memorial
Bourne, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6596980, -70.5706980

22. Grace Episcopal Churchyard
Vineyard Haven, Dukes County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581253, -70.6048724

23. Great Neck Woods Cemetery
Mashpee, Barnstable County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6054000, -70.4835600

24. Tisbury Village Cemetery
Tisbury, Dukes County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4545600, -70.6053300