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DANIEL JENKS, farmer; P. O. Laura; was born in Rhode Island March 24, 1820; he is a son of George and Alpha Jenks, who were born in the same State, where they were also married; in 1831, they came to Ohio and settled in this township; Mr. J., Sr., returned to his native State, in which he died at an advanced age; his mother departed her life in this township when upward of 70 years of age; they were the parents of four children, two of whom are living— Reuben and our subject; the deceased are Wilson and Labin. Daniel was reared on the farm, and, although he was only 11 years of age at the time his father came to Ohio, he had plenty to do in assisting his father to clear the farm; at the age of 17, he began life for himself; he followed boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers for several seasons, his route being between Cincinnati and New Orleans; after he abandoned the river he returned to the farm, on which he remained till 1850, when he made a trip to California, via the Isthmus; in 1852, he returned and again engaged on the farm, where he has been occupied since; he owns 164 acres of land, which is situated in the extreme northwest of the township; his land is all in a good state of cultivation, his buildings being second to none. In 1852, he was married to Louisa Cavender, by whom he has had eight children, five of whom are living— Emily, Ellen, Sumner, Labin and Julia; the deceased are Orville, Clara and one in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Jenks are members of the Christian Church, which they have been connected with for five years. His brother, Wilson, was a member of Co. E, 48th O. V. I., but only served a part of his time, on account of sickness.