Birth : 1 May 1819 West Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Death : 26 Sep 1894 Rhode Island, USA
Burial : Central Cemetery, Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate : 41.8961110, -70.9245920
Description : Eldest son in family.
Was a principal of the Peirce Academy in Middleboro, MA.

In 1872 he was appointed professor of Agricultural Zoology and Curator of the Museum of Natural History at Brown University where he remained until his death. (per History of Middleboro by Thomas Weston)John W. P. Jenks received his Bachelor's and Master of Arts degrees from Brown in 1838. For nearly thirty years he was principal of Peirce Academy, Middleborough, Massachusetts. During this time he became a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and was an avid naturalist. He returned... Read More

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  • Where is John Whipple Potter Jenks's memorial?

    John Whipple Potter Jenks's memorial is located at: Central Cemetery, Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA.

  • When did John Whipple Potter Jenks death?

    John Whipple Potter Jenks death on 26 Sep 1894 in Rhode Island, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the John Whipple Potter Jenks's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.8961110
    Longitude: -70.9245920

Family Members:

Parent

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Dr Nicholas Jenks

(1785 - 1869)

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Betsey Potter Jenks

(1797 - 1859)

Spouse

Siblings

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George H. Jenks

(1828 - 1897)

Children

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Elisha Tucker Jenks I

(1844 - 1844)

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Elisha Tucker Jenks II

(1845 - 1912)

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Sarah Lizzie Jenks

(1848 - 1849)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Central Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8961110, -70.9245920

2. Church of our Savior Crypt
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8926400, -70.9116700

3. Eaton North Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9046170, -70.9400890

4. Eaton South Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8960400, -70.9444500

5. Nemasket Hill Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9043999, -70.9021988

6. Tack Factory Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8931800, -70.9543700

7. Alms House Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8746180, -70.9082190

8. Infirmary Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8736190, -70.9076710

9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8767014, -70.9017029

10. Wood Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8790770, -70.8971140

11. Marcy Tinkham Gravesite
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8739200, -70.8958600

12. Warrentown Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9267998, -70.9192963

13. Cemetery at The Green
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9094440, -70.8830560

14. Lemuel Lyon Gravesite
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9307580, -70.9350940

15. Haskins Cemetery
Lakeville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8714100, -70.9593400

16. Purchade Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9281000, -70.9472000

17. Swift Family Cemetery (Defunct)
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9050880, -70.9723450

18. Gammons Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8800280, -70.8788700

19. Richmond Cemetery
Lakeville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8875275, -70.9743805

20. Ward Cemetery
Lakeville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8595600, -70.9412500

21. Drake Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9122740, -70.9726510

22. Ephraim Cobb Gravesite
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9250380, -70.8788330

23. Vaughan Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8544950, -70.9020130

24. Wapanucket Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8540400, -70.9026260