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Below is a family biography included in The History of Jasper County, Missouri published by Mills & Company in 1883. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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GEORGE W. JENKINS, the leading business man of Jasper, hardware dealer, and engaged in several other enterprises; born Aug. 11, 1854. His father and mother are natives of Kentucky. When the war broke out they moved to Illinois, remaining until it closed; then removed to Kentucky; and in 1880 came to Jasper county, Mo. George staid with his parents and worked on the farm until he was twenty-two. He came to Jasper county, Mo., and farmed four years; then came to Jasper and engaged in the hardware business with H. C. Hefley. Is also buying grain and keeps a butcher shop; also trades in stock. Was married April 15, 1875, to Miss Isabel Howard. Has three children, named Mary, Rosy, and Willie.
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