William Henry Jennings1,2,3
ID# 19674, (1857 - 1938)
Father | Joshua H. Jennings2,3,4 (abt 1833 - 1915) |
Mother | Elizabeth Bennett2,3,4 (abt 1833 - 5 Apr 1906) |
Narrative:
William Henry Jennings was born on 1 Oct 1857 in Decatur Co., Iowa![](ml.png)
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of High Point, Decatur Co., Indiana
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William married Rhoda Permela Catherine Adair, daughter of James Adair and Elizabeth Newlin, on 30 Nov 1882 in Decatur Co., Iowa
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William and Rhoda appeared on the 1885 State Census of Woodland Twp., Decatur Co., Iowa
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William and Rhoda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., Iowa
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William and Rhoda moved to Missouri
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William and Rhoda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Cooper Twp., Gentry Co., Missouri
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His wife died on 26 Jan 1930 in Stanberry, Gentry Co., Iowa
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William appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stanberry, Gentry Co., Missouri
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He was working on the family farm in 1880. By 1885 he had his own farm, of 40 acres. He was a laborer in 1895, and a carpenter by 1900, continuing in that trade until his retirement.25,26,19,1,27,28,29
William died on 29 Dec 1938 in Stanberry, Gentry Co., Missouri
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Children:
Children with Rhoda Permela Catherine Adair:
- Elizabette Jane Jennings30,31,32 (17 Sep 1883 - 9 Apr 1910)
- Marion Elberg Jennings33,31,34 (23 Oct 1884 - 13 Mar 1956)
- Cora Ann Jennings32,1,35 (23 Apr 1886 - 30 Aug 1956)
- Effie Mae Jennings36,32,1 (8 Jun 1887 - 25 Nov 1966)
- Mary M. Jennings32,1 (25 May 1888 - 30 Nov 1920)
- Letha Rosetta Jennings32,1,20 (27 Dec 1890 - 24 Aug 1952)
- Jessie B. Jennings32,1 (Jun 1892 - )
- William Roy Jennings1,20,37 (26 Mar 1894 - 31 Aug 1950)
- James E. Jennings1,20,38 (29 Dec 1895 - 6 Jun 1946)
- Walter C. Jennings1,20,21 (Jan 1898 - 1951)
- Iva Elma Jennings39,20,21 (2 Oct 1900 - )
- Delbert C. Jennings20,21 (12 Oct 1903 - Apr 1975)
- Edith Lele Jennings20,21,40 (9 Jul 1906 - 24 Jan 1930)
Citations
- [S5628] William H. Jennings household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lucas Co., Iowa.
- [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for Wm. Henry Jennings and Rhoda Adair, citing FHL #1009355.
- [S5636] William Henry Jennings, Certificate of Death.
- [S5644] Joshua Jennings household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
- [S5636] William Henry Jennings, Certificate of Death, shows date, county, and state.
- [S5628] William H. Jennings household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lucas Co., Iowa, shows month, year, as 1857, age 42, and state.
- [S5644] Joshua Jennings household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, shows age 2 and state.
- [S4746] "County Marriages, 1838-1934," FamilySearch.org, record for Wm. Henry Jennings and Rhoda Adair, citing FHL #1009355, shows date, county, and state.
- [S5649] Wm. Jennings household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, Woodland Twp., shows married.
- [S5628] William H. Jennings household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lucas Co., Iowa, shows married 19 years.
- [S5636] William Henry Jennings, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, and county.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 53943381, William H Jennings, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S5636] William Henry Jennings, Certificate of Death, shows date, as 1-1-38, and cemetery.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 53943381, William H Jennings, shows cemetery and includes tombstone photo.
- [S5644] Joshua Jennings household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Iowa.
- [S5646] Joshua Jennings household, 1870 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Iowa.
- [S5647] Joshua Jennings household, 1880 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Iowa.
- [S5649] Wm. Jennings household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, Woodland Twp.
- [S5629] William Jennings household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, Woodland Twp.
- [S5631] William H. Jennings household, 1910 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
- [S5634] Henry W. Jennings household, 1920 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
- [S5635] Rhoda Pamelia Jennings, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, and county.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 53943378, Rhodia P Adair Jennings, shows year, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S5640] Henry W. Jennings household, 1930 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri.
- [S5647] Joshua Jennings household, 1880 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, shows occupation as working on farm.
- [S5649] Wm. Jennings household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, Woodland Twp., shows occupation as farmer, and property as SE NE sect. 15 twp. 68 range 24.
- [S5631] William H. Jennings household, 1910 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as general house.
- [S5634] Henry W. Jennings household, 1920 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as house.
- [S5640] Henry W. Jennings household, 1930 U.S. Census, Gentry Co., Missouri, shows occupation as carpenter, industry as general work.
- [S5221] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Elizabette Jane Jennings, citing FHL #1009653.
- [S5649] Wm. Jennings household, 1885 Iowa State Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, Woodland Twp., shows them apparently living as parent and child.
- [S5629] William Jennings household, 1895 Iowa State Census, Decatur Co., Iowa, Woodland Twp., shows them apparently living as parent and child.
- [S5221] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Morton E. Jenngs, citing FHL #1009653.
- [S5627] Marion E. Jennings, Standard Certificate of Death.
- [S5637] Cora Ann Arnold, Standard Certificate of Death.
- [S5221] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Effy M. Jennings, citing FHL #1009653.
- [S5639] Roy W. Jennings, Standard Certificate of Death.
- [S5638] James E. Jennings, Standard Certificate of Death.
- [S5221] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," FamilySearch.org, record for Iva Elma Jennings, citing FHL #1009653.
- [S5643] Edith Lela Lawter, Certificate of Death.