Biography of Henry Jenkins, pages 532. History of De Kalb County, Indiana. Inter-State Publishing Company, Chicago, 1885. Henry Jenkins, farmer and stock-raiser, Concord Township, was born in Knox County, Ohio, May 1, 1834, the second son of John and Margaret (Hull) Jenkins. When he was ten years of age his parents moved to De Kalb County, Ind., and settled on a tract of wild land where he was reared, his youth being spent in assisting his father to clear and improve his land. He received a common-school education attending the schools of his district. He remained at home till his marriage, Feb.1, 1860, to Martha J. Johnson, daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Draggoo) Johnson, and then bought 106 acres of land which is his present home. He has been successful in his pursuits and now has a pleasant home. To him and his wife have been born six children, three of whom died in infancy. Those living are---Emma, wife of C. Elson, of Fairfield Township; Frederick A., and Clara B. In politics Mr. Jenkins is a Democrat. Mrs. Jenkins is a member of the Methodist Protestant church. Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@ctlnet.com