Bela W. Jenks (born 1824)

Bela Whipple Jenks (June 6, 1824 – October 29, 1897) was a Michigan politician.

Bela W. Jenks
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 24th district
In office
January 1, 1869 – 1872
Preceded byWilliam Sanborn
Succeeded byHarrison H. Wheeler
Personal details
Born(1824-06-06)June 6, 1824
Crown Point, New York, US
DiedOctober 29, 1897(1897-10-29) (aged 73)
St. Clair, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSarah Carleton

Early life

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Jenks was born on June 6, 1824, in Crown Point, New York.[1]

Career

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Jenks was a farmer. On November 3, 1868, Jenks was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 24th district from January 6, 1869, to 1872.[1] In 1881, Jenks was appointed by Governor David Jerome to the Michigan Board of Education where he served until 1888.[2]

Personal life

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Jenks married Sarah Carleton on November 3, 1853.[2]

Death

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Jenks died due to diabetes on October 29, 1897, in St. Clair, Michigan. Jenks was interred at Hillside Cemetery in St. Clair, Michigan.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Bela W Jenks". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Jenkins-husband to Jenning". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.