jenkins, arthur
1876-04-02 – 1/15/1933
- Name variants
- Arthur Jenkins; Arthur Jenkins (FG memorial 18220600); Arthur Jenkins (son); Arthur Jenkins - Father (cert of Imogene Jenkins); Jenkins, Arthur
- Record count
- 43
- Sources
- census-1900,census-1920,court_cases,death_certs,fg_cemetery_sweep,life_events,v2_names,wills
- Places seen
- Bloomfield; Campbell; Dawson Springs; Dexter; Dexter, Missouri; Hot Springs; Kentucky; Liberty; Memphis; Poplar Bluff, MO; Raney ditch; Sherry; Sikeston; St. Louis; Stoddard County MO; T24N R10E, Stoddard County, Missouri; dexter-cemetery; liberty
- First event date
- 10 Apr 1922
- Last event date
- 1962-10-06
Timeline — 44 events
- 1876-04-02 Born in Kentucky. Parents: J. P. Jenkins / Elatine Camp.
- 1910-04-17 Poplar Bluff, MO. Returned home to Poplar Bluff Sunday afternoon (April 17) after a short visit to relatives here (Dexter) Quote: "Arthur Jenkins returned home to Poplar Bluff, Sunday afternoon, after a short visit to relatives here."
- 1911-03-08 St. Louis. Was in St. Louis this week Quote: "Arthur Jenkins was in St. Louis this week."
- 1912-10-16 Dexter. Arthur Jenkins left Sunday night for a business trip to St. Louis Quote: "Arthur Jenkins left Sunday night for a business trip to St. Louis."
- 1913-09-24 Dexter. New crossings are to be built near Brentlinger's corner, the school corner, and Arthur Jenkins' corner (item cut off at the shot bottom; gist as printed) Co-mentioned: Brentlinger. Quote: "The next crossings to be built Brentlinger's corner ... from thence to Arthur Jenkins' corner"
- 1914-03-04 Hot Springs. Arthur Jenkins left last week for Hot Springs to take a course of baths for rheumatism he has been suffering for some time
- 1915-04-21 Bloomfield. Arthur and Wiley Jenkins, two of Dexter's most prosperous merchants, were here last week's end on business before the Circuit Court [date from clip_id] Co-mentioned: Wiley Jenkins. Quote: "two of Dexter's most prosperous merchants were here last week's end on business"
- 1915-05-28 Undergoing another attack of rheumatism lately Quote: "undergoing another attack of rheumatism lately."
- 1915-07-30 Dexter. Arthur Jenkins has a new Overland five-passenger touring car, equipped with self-starter, electric lights and all the latest features [date from clip_id] Quote: "a beauty, also"
- 1915-10-08 Campbell. Arthur Jenkins and wife, R. E. Boyer and wife, Dr. T. J. Bieventing and wife, and Henry Sheeter and wife motored to the Campbell Fair Wednesday [date from clip_id] Co-mentioned: R. E. Boyer; Dr. T. J. Bieventing; Henry Sheeter.
- 1915-12-03 Dexter. The city is laying street crossings from the Methodist church corner south and one block west, and from Arthur Jenkins' and Dr. Brentlinger's lots across to the graded school grounds [date from clip_id] Co-mentioned: Dr. Brentlinger. Quote: "The city is laying crossing from the Methodist chu…
- 1916-03-03 Dexter. Went to St. Louis Monday on a buying trip; Mrs. Jenkins accompanied him Quote: "Arthur Jenkins went to St. Louis, Monday, on a buying trip. Mrs. Jenkins accompanied him."
- 1916-06-02 Dexter. Sold his Overland car to Dr. V. L. Greathouse of Fisk and has a new Dodge car [date from clip_id] Co-mentioned: Dr. V. L. Greathouse. Quote: "Arthur Jenkins sold his Overland to Dr. V. L. Greathouse, of Fisk, and has a new Dodge car."
- 1917-01-04 Dexter. Has purchased the interest of his brother, W. H. Jenkins, in the firm of Jenkin Bros.; the business will henceforth be owned and managed entirely by him, all bills and accounts due the firm payable to him at the old stand Co-mentioned: W. H. Jenkins. Quote: "Arthur Jenkins has purchased the…
- 1917-01-05 Dexter. On January 1 bought out the stock and all accounts of the firm of Jenkins Brothers from W. H. Jenkins; will continue business at the same old stand; it is not known what business Mr. W. H. Jenkins will engage in Co-mentioned: W. H. Jenkins. Quote: "bought out the stock and all accounts of th…
- 1917-01-25 Dexter. Real estate transfer: W H and Cynthia Jenkins to Arthur Jenkins, house and 1 lot adjoining Dexter, $300 Co-mentioned: W H Jenkins; Cynthia Jenkins. Quote: "W H and Cynthia Jenkins to Arthur Jenkins house and 1 lot adjoining Dexter, $300"
- 1917-01-26 Dexter. Arthur Jenkins and Minnie Jenkins conveyed lots 1, 2 and 3 and e. and w. 30 feet, lot 4, block 22, Dexter, to W. H. Jenkins for $2,500 Co-mentioned: Minnie Jenkins / W. H. Jenkins. Quote: "Arthur Jenkins and Minnie Jenkins to W. H. Jenkins, lots 1, 2 and 3 and e. and w. 30 feet, lot 4, block…
- 1920-11-26 Oak Grove. Arthur Jenkins and Chas. Andinger were hunting in this vicinity Friday Co-mentioned: Chas. Andinger. Quote: "Arthur Jenkins and Chas. Andinger were hunting in this vicinity Friday."
- 1922-04-10 Stoddard County MO. land case: Arthur Jenkins vs. Charles Liles; cause Deed; Decree for Pltf 5 303 Co-mentioned: Charles Liles. Quote: "Jenkins, Arthur Charles Liles Deed Decree for Pltf 5 303 10 Apr 1"
- 1924-03-14 Oak Grove. Arthur Jenkins is erecting a four room cottage on his farm (Oak Grove news) Quote: "Arthur Jenkins is erecting a four room cottage on his farm."
- 1924-05-30 Dexter. Offers 300 bushels of good corn in the ear at $1.00 per bushel; inquiries of Arthur Jenkins, Dexter, Mo Quote: "FOR SALE—300 bushels of good corn in the ear at $1.00 per bushel. See ARTHUR JENKINS, Dexter, Mo."
- 1924-07-18 Dexter. Arthur Jenkins is making additions to his home which will add greatly to its beauty and convenience Quote: "Arthur Jenkins is making additions to his home which will add greatly to its beauty and convenience."
- 1925-07-24 Dexter. A card from Arthur Jenkins indicates he is enjoying the Arctic breezes in the 'Garden of the Gods,' Colorado, and just finished snow-balling his handcuff on top of Pike's Peak Quote: "he was enjoying the Arctic breezes in the 'Garden of the Gods,' Colorado"
- 1925-08-21 Dexter. Arthur Jenkins was among Dexter buyers of more costly cars Quote: "Arthur Jenkins being in the number."
- 1926-02-12 Hot Springs. Arthur Jenkins has gone to Hot Springs to take a course of baths Quote: "Arthur Jenkins has gone to Hot Springs to take a course of baths."
- 1927-11-11 The county court at its regular session Wednesday, Nov. 2, selected Arthur Jenkins as regular petit juror for the December term of the circuit court, for Liberty Township Quote: ""Petit Jurors Drawn For December Term""
- 1928-05-04 Dexter. Arthur Jenkins returned Monday from a two weeks visit to his sister, Mrs. Myrtle Brooks, in San Antonio, Texas Co-mentioned: Mrs. Myrtle Brooks. Quote: "Arthur Jenkins returned Monday from a two weeks visit to his sister, Mrs. Myrtle Brooks, in San Antonio, Texas."
- 1928-06-01 Dexter. Returned Tuesday with family from a three days sojourn in St. Louis Quote: "Arthur Jenkins and family returned Tuesday from three days sojourn in St. Louis."
- 1928-12-21 Dexter. Thursday of last week (Dec. 13), while hunting, Mr. Arthur Jenkins shot himself through the left hand, a painful flesh wound, when his gun caught on a fence wire as he tried to put it through; part of the load passed through his hand; use of the hand prevented for some time, not necessarily…
- 1929-03-08 Dexter. Thanks to Arthur and Wiley Jenkins, of Dexter, to George Cline, of Dudley, and to M. F. Day, of Charleston, for renewals the first of the week Co-mentioned: Wiley Jenkins, George Cline, M. F. Day. Quote: "for renewals the first of the week."
- 1929-05-03 St. Louis. Arthur Jenkins was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis Friday for treatment of an acute trouble, though later news said he might not need an operation Quote: "may not have to undergo an operation"
- 1929-08-02 Dexter. Ill of an attack of some kind at the end of last week; reported able to be up and out again Quote: "Arthur Jenkins went home rather ill of an attack of some kind, last week's end, but is able to be up and out again, we are glad to note."
- 1930 T24N R10E, Stoddard County, Missouri. Landowner listed in the 1930 Hixson plat book, Page 15 - T24N R10E, section(s) 11. Entry from the index spreadsheet Aj uploaded 2026-09-23; transcription not yet spot-checked against the plat images Quote: "Jenkins, Arthur — Page 15 - T24N R10E, sec 11"
- 1930-03-14 Raney ditch. Mrs. Arthur Jenkins and Miss Imogene went to the Raney ditch fishing Wednesday afternoon; Mrs. Jenkins caught a three-pound bass with a minnow
- 1930-06-06 Arrived home from St. Louis this week looking as good as new Quote: "Arthur Jenkins arrived home from St. Louis this week looking as good as new"
- 1930-07-04 Sherry. Arthur Jenkins and wife were thanked for a nice mess of fresh fish from St. Francis river at the Sherry Sunday school all-day meeting Quote: "be thanked for a nice mess of fresh fish from St. Francis river"
- 1930-09-12 Dexter. Renewal this week: Arthur Jenkins Quote: "This week we received renewals from"
- 1931-08-12 Dexter. Wednesday night parties put out poisoned meat; some 18 dogs reported dead: Jenkins lost 2 bird dogs, plus dogs of R. E. Childs, Mrs. R. E. DeLaney (Airedale), Leslie Day (2 fox hounds), Dr. Davis, John Terry (collie), Marion Darby. Editor demands guilty be prosecuted Quote: "Many Valuable Do…
- 1931-10-02 Memphis. Arthur Jenkins and Albert Thomas were business visitors in Memphis this week, returning Wednesday night Co-mentioned: Albert Thomas.
- 1931-11-27 Sikeston. Arthur Jenkins and family were in Sikeston, Sunday Quote: "Arthur Jenkins and family were in Sikeston, Sunday."
- 1931-12-18 Dawson Springs. Arthur Jenkins and Albert Thomasson went to Dawson Springs last Friday and returned Co-mentioned: Albert Thomasson.
- 1933-01-15 Age 56y 9m 13d. Cause: Suicide self inflicted wounds made with a razor.. Burial: Dexter Cem.
- (undated) Dexter. Arthur Jenkins offered shelled corn at $1.00 per bushel Quote: "FOR SALE-300 bushels of good corn in the ear at $1.00 per bushel. See ARTHUR JENKINS, Dexter, Mo."
- (undated) Dexter. Arthur Jenkins has already started rebuilding his building (damaged by fire); it is reportedly already rented for when completed; the note urges, 'Try and find an empty business house in Dexter.' Quote: "Arthur Jenkins has already started rebuilding the building"
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