1. 2. Joseph JENCKES, Jr.   b. 12 Oct 1628, Colnbrook, L,,Eng; d. 4 Jan 1716/1717, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 3. Elizabeth JENCKS   b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.
3. 4. William JENCKS   b. Abt 1630, Colnbrook, Horton, Buckinghamshire, Eng.

Joseph Jenckes Jr.:
Jenckes. Jr. was born in England in 1632, son of Joseph, Sr. andJoan Hearne Jenckes. He later followed his father to Lynn, Massachusettsand from there he removed to Rhode Island. On March 25, 1669 he wasgranted land on either side of the Pawtucket River in Warwick for theerection of his sawmill. Being a forgeman by trade, as were his Welshancestry for many generations before him and finding not sufficientwaterpower in Warwick he removed to Pawtucket Rhode Island at the age of39. On October 10, 1671 he bought 60 acres more or less with right ofcommorage of Abel Potter and wife Rachel, said land belonging formerly toRachel's grandfather, Ezekiel Holliman and being situated near PawtucketFalls. He erected a sawmill and also built a forge for manufacturingiron, and had the same burnt by the Indians in 1765-6 during KingPhilip's War. Nelson Jencks of Woonsocket, Rhode Island had a picture ofthe falls and Jenks Mill, also a copy of deed to land. He and his foursons, Joseph, Nathaniel, Ebeneezer and William built a dwelling house foreach of themselves and in 1820 they were all in tolerable good repair.The last was taken down in 1877 and must have been about 200 years old.
In 1677 Joseph was a Freeman. July 1, 1679 he was taxed 12s 6dincluding his sawmill. 1679-80 and 1691 he was a deputy. He and twoothers on May 5, 1680, were empowered by the Assembly to purchase a bell"for the public use of the Colony, and for giving notice or signifyingthe several Limes or sittings of the Assembly's and Courts of Trials andGeneral Councils." The bell was purchased for 3-10 pounds of FreeloveArnold, daughter of Governor Benedict Arnold. Previously the Assemblyhad been called together by beat of drum.
For thirteen of the years between 1680 and 1698 Joseph was Assistantin the General Assembly. During 1681, he was Cousellor of the Governor.There is a record of his having land laid out November 14. 1683.
September 1, 1687 Joseph and his sons Joseph and Nathaniel weretaxed together 12 shillings. August 6, 1688, his ratable estateconsisted of six acres planting land, two acres meadow, eight acrespasture, 30 acres wild pasture, rights in land, four oxen, seven cows,two steers, heifer, yearling, two mares, colt, swine, sheep and sawmill.
It is recorded that Joseph's will was dated October 21, 1708, andproved February 11, 1717.
Executrix was wife Esther, but she declined by reason of age andinability, her son Nathaniel acted at her request and by appointment. Heconfirmed deeds already made to sons, Joseph, Nathaniel, Ebeneezer andWilliam. To sons Nathaniel, Ebeneezer and William other land was givenand if any further division was made by proprietors of Providence, thenthe four sons to share equally. To sons Ebeneezer and William the coalhouse and his half of the forge, at death of himself and wife. To lovingwife, Esther, all the rest of movable estate, cattle and chattal for lifeand what remains at her death she is to dispose of to children andgrandchildren as she sees fit.

1. 5. Joseph JENCKS, III   b. 1656, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; d. 15 Jun 1740, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 6. Elizabeth JENCKS   b. 1657, Lynn, Essex Co. Ma..
3. 7. Sarah JENCKS   b. 1660, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
4. 8. Lemuel Holmes JENCKS   b. 1661, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
5. 9. Nathaniel JENCKS   b. 29 Jan 1661/1662, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
6. 10. James Varnum JENCKS   b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
7. 11. Daniel JENCKS   b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
8. 12. Esther JENCKS   b. 1663, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
9. 13. Eliza JENCKS   b. 1665, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
10. 14. Joanna JENCKS   b. Abt 1666, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
11. 15. Mary JENCKS   b. 1666, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
12. 16. George Foster JENCKS   b. 1667, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
13. 17. William Thompson JENCKS   b. 1668, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
14. 18. Ebinizer JENCKS   b. 17 Sep 1669, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
15. 19. Albert Carlisle JENCKS   b. 1671, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
16. 20. Jeanna JENCKS   b. 1672, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
17. 21. William JENCKS   b. 1674, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 2 Oct 1765, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
18. 22. Abigail JENCKS   b. 1676, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
19. 23. Mary JENCKS   b. 1679, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri.
20. 24. Joanna JENCKS   b. 1672, Providence, Rhode Island [1666]?; d. 12 Mar 1756, Providence, Rhode Island[D. 1736?].

1. 25. Elizabeth JENCKES   b. 1658, South Kingston,,Rhode Island; d. 1740.
2. 26. Joseph JENCKES   b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.

Joseph Jenckes III
Joseph Jenckes was elected governor of the Colony in 1727 and was granted100 pounds to move his
family to Newport, then the seat of the Colony, as it was at the time alarger place than Providence with
more industry.
He was of large stature and well proportioned standing in hisstocking feet, seven foot and two
inches, a man of most grave and commanding aspect. He was of greatutility in the defense of Providence, Rhode Island against thesurrounding Indians, gradually ascending from an Ensign to be ChiefColonel of the Colony.
In 1708 he was one of the committee to settle the Northern linebetween this colony and the
Province of Massachusetts. On the 10th of August, 1719 he wascommissioned by the Governor and
Company of Rhode Island an agent to prosecute before the King in London,England or any authority or
Judicature that may be committed, the Colony's appeal against the Colonyof Connecticut's further
encroachment upon said Colony. He had success in the business and wasthen chosen Deputy Governor for a number of years. In 1727 he was chosenGovernor of the Colony and served five years. He was solicited to servethe Colony longer as their Governor, but he told them with heart-feltgratitude that he could perceive that his natural faculties were abatingand if he should continue in the service a few years longer as theirGovernor perhaps he might not be willing to resign. He therefore deemedit
Most beneficial for the Colony and prudent for himself to resign inseason. He was a distinguished member in church as well as state.
While in London, he not only attended at Court but also at churchand ascertained the true state of all the Baptist churches, bothergeneral and particular in London. He was blind for several years beforehe died and " as a shock of corn cometh in his season" so likewise hecame to his grave in a full age, upon which is the following epitaph:

In memory of ye
Hon. JOSEPH JENKS ESQ.
lat Governor of ye colony of Rhode Island
Deceased ye
15 day of June A/D 1740 in ye 84th year of his age
He was much beloved and honored in life and
lamented in death. He was a bright example of virtue in every stageof life.

He was a zealous Christian, a wise and prudent Governor, a kindhusband and a tender father, a good neighbor and a faithful friend,grave, sober, pleasant in behavior, beautiful in person with a soul trulygreat, heroic and sweetly tempered.

Above information given by Virginia Edmund's Children

1. 27. Catherine JENCKS   b. 1682, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 28. John JENCKS   b. 1682, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island; d. London, England.
3. 29. Obadiah JENCKS   b. 1684, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 26 Sep 1758, Glocester, Providence Co. Ri.
4. 30. Nathaniel JENCKS   b. 1686, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 8 Jun 1753.
5. 31. Jonathan JENCKES   b. Abt 1696, Ri.
6. 32. Martha JENCKS   b. 1689, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
7. 33. Joseph JENCKS   b. 1690, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
8. 34. Lydia JENCKS   b. 1690, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
9. 35. Mary JENCKES   b. 1692, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
10. 36. Catharine JENCKS   b. 1694, Pawtucket, Providence Co. Ri; d. 1782, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
11. 37. Esther JENCKS   b. 1695, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.
12. 38. John JENCKS   b. 9 Jun 1696, Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.

1. 39. Elizabeth JENCKES   b. ABT. 1697, Essex, Mass..
2. 40. Nathaniel JENCKS   b. 1702/1703.
3. 41. Jonathan JENCKS   b. 1 May 1688.
4. 42. Hannah JENCKS  

i have different born dates. One is 1666 which would make her 90 when she died. From other sources, I have 1672 which would make her 84- I believe that date is correct. Also, there are 3 spellings of her name; "JENKS' and 'JENCKES' and 'JENKES'. It seems her ancestors changed the spelling often.

BIOGRAPHY: Thayer and Burton Ancestry , Page 105 SILVANUS SCOTT, son ofJohn and Rebecca ((???)) Scott, was born at Pawtucket Falls, R.I., November 10, 1672, and in 1692 married Joanna Jenckes,daughter of Joseph and Esther (Ballard) Jenckes, of Providence.

1. 43. Catherine SCOTT   b. 31 Mar 1696, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island.
2. 44. Nancy SCOTT   b. 1697.
3. 45. John SCOTT   b. 30 Sep 1694, Providence, Rhode Island; d. Jul 1782.
4. 46. Joseph SCOTT   b. 15 Aug 1697; d. ABT. 1742.
5. 47. Rebecca SCOTT   b. ABT. 1699; d. 1756.
6. 48. Esther SCOTT   b. 5 Dec 1700; d. ABT. 1786.
7. 49. Sylvanus[ George?] SCOTT   b. 20 Jun 1702, Providence, Rhode Island; d. BET. 1755 - 1756, Bellingham, Norfolk Co, Mass..
8. 50. Joanna SCOTT   b. 11 Dec 1703, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 24 Mar 1796, Providence, Rhode Island.
9. 51. Charles SCOTT   b. 23 Aug 1705, Providence, Rhode Island; d. ABT. 1735.
10. 52. Sarah SCOTT   b. 1707, Providence, Rhode Island-Jun 24 ?; d. 9 Sep 1753.
11. 53. Jeremiah SCOTT   b. 11 Mar 1708/1709, Providence, Rhode Island.
12. 54. Nathaniel SCOTT   b. 1711, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 1745.

1. 55. John TEFFT   b. 1676, Providence,Providence,Rhode Island; d. 1760.
2. 56. Samuel TEFFT   d. 1760.
3. 57. Peter TEFFT   d. 1725.
4. 58. Sarah TEFFT  
5. 59. Elizabeth TEFFT   d. 1750, South Kingston,W,Rhode Island.
6. 60. Esther TEFFT   b. South Kingston,,Rhode Island.
7. 61. Mary TEFFT  
8. 62. Tabitha TEFFT   b. 1653, Providence,P,Rhode Island.
9. 63. Mercy TEFFT  
10. 64. Susanna TEFFT  

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND FROM 1715 TO 1727

John was a Doctor of Physics and an accomplished gentleman. He went withhiw Honorable Father to England to perfect himself in his profession butalas, he caught small pox and died in London. (From Virginia Edmunds)

1. 65. Ebenezer JENKS   b. Abt 1714, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
2. 66. Jeremiah JENKS   b. 1715, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
3. 67. Obadiah JENKS   b. Abt 1716, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
4. 68. John JENKS   b. 1716, Glochester, Providence, Rhode Island; d. Between Jan and Dec 1797, Whitesboro, Oneida, Ny.
5. 69. Martha JENKS   b. Abt 1718, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
6. 70. William Zachariah JENKS   b. Abt 1722, Providence, Providence Co. Ri; d. 1757, Ri.
7. 71. Alice JENKS   b. Abt 1724, Providence, Providence Co. Ri.
8. 72. William JENKS   b. 26 Jul 1735, West Greenwich, Kent Co. Ri.
9. 73. Martha JENKS   b. 25 Oct 1737, West Greenwich, Kent Co. Ri.
10. 74. Freelove JENKS   b. 15 Nov 1740, West Greenwich, Kent Co. Ri.
11. 75. John JENKS   b. 14 Aug 1743, West Greenwich, Kent Co. Ri.
12. 76. Mereabah JENKS   b. 20 Nov 1748, West Greenwich, Kent Co. Ri.

SOURCE_OF_NAME: Genealogy of the Jenks family of America, Concord, N.H.?: W.B. Browne, 1952, 771 pgs. [pg 33]

1. 77. Anna JENCKS, (Jenks)   b. Abt 1721, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 26 Aug 1796, ,, Rhode Island, USA.
2. 78. Martha JENCKS   b. 22 Jan 1725; d. 1826.
3. 79. John JENCKS   d. 2 Apr 1810, Providence,, Rhode Island.
4. 80. Catherine JENCKS  
5. 81. George JENCKS   b. Abt 1725; d. 17 Dec 1753.
6. 82. Joseph JENCKS   b. 18 Dec 1740; d. 17 Dec 1753.

1. 83. Mary SCOTT   b. ABT. 1722.
2. 84. Joseph SCOTT   b. ABT. 1726.
3. 85. SCOTT  
4. 86. SCOTT  
5. 87. SCOTT  
6. 88. SCOTT  
7. 89. SCOTT  

1. 77. Anna JENCKS, (Jenks)   b. Abt 1721, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 26 Aug 1796, ,, Rhode Island, USA.
2. 78. Martha JENCKS   b. 22 Jan 1725; d. 1826.
3. 79. John JENCKS   d. 2 Apr 1810, Providence,, Rhode Island.
4. 80. Catherine JENCKS  
5. 81. George JENCKS   b. Abt 1725; d. 17 Dec 1753.
6. 82. Joseph JENCKS   b. 18 Dec 1740; d. 17 Dec 1753.

Joseph was on guard duty during the 'King George's War', in Newport, in 1746. He was 49.

1. 83. Mary SCOTT   b. ABT. 1722.
2. 84. Joseph SCOTT   b. ABT. 1726.
3. 85. SCOTT  
4. 86. SCOTT  
5. 87. SCOTT  
6. 88. SCOTT  
7. 89. SCOTT  

1. 90. Stephen SAYLES   b. ABT. 1727.
2. 91. John SAYLES  

1. 92. Sarah SCOTT   b. 15 Jul 1716.
2. 93. Amos SCOTT   b. 1718.
3. 94. Frances SCOTT   b. 1720.
4. 95. Elizabeth SCOTT   b. 6 Nov 1721.
5. 96. Samuel SCOTT   b. 23 Jul 1723.
6. 97. Silvanus Scott JR.   b. 1735.
7. 98. Ruth SCOTT  

1. 99. Rufus JENCKES   b. ABT. 1726.
2. 100. Mary JENCKES   b. ABT. 1728.
3. 101. Rhoda JENCKS   b. 1729.
4. 102. John JENCKES   b. ABT. 1730.
5. 103. Sarah JENCKES   b. ABT. 1733.
6. 104. Phebe JENCKES   b. ABT. 1735.
7. 105. Daniel JENCKES   b. ABT. 1739.
8. 106. Joanna JENCKS   b. 1 May 1737, Smithfield, Rhode Island; d. 30 Mar 1757, Providence, Rhode Island.

1. 107. Rufus HOPKINS   b. 10 Feb 1726/1727.
2. 108. John HOPKINS   b. 6 Nov 1728.
3. 109. Ruth HOPKINS   b. 11 Oct 1731.
4. 110. Lydia HOPKINS   b. 6 Jan 1732/1733.
5. 111. Simon HOPKINS   b. 26 Aug 1736.
6. 112. George HOPKINS   b. 11 Jan 1738/1739.

He was a Quaker.They were Quakers of the strictest sect.

1. 113. Emma SCOTT   b. 1737.
2. 114. Sarah SCOTT   b. 1738.
3. 115. Jeremiah SCOTT   b. 1741.
4. 116. Sylvanus SCOTT   b. 1743; d. ABT. 1829, Cheshire, Berkshire, Mass..
5. 117. Mercy SCOTT   b. 1745.
6. 118. Amey Emma SCOTT   b. ABT. 1737.

RESIDED IN SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.H.

RESIDED AT KINGSTOWN, R.I.

1. 119. Peter TEFFT   b. 19 Dec 1699, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.
2. 120. Samuel TEFFT   b. 24 Feb 1705, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.
3. 121. John TEFFT   b. 27 Dec 1706, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.
4. 122. Joseph TEFFT   b. 6 Jan 1710, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.
5. 123. Daniel TEFFT   b. 10 Apr 1712, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.
6. 124. Sarah TEFFT   b. 14 Feb 1715, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.
7. 125. Jonathan TEFFT   b. 18 Oct 1718, Westerly,Washington,Rhode Island.