Individual Details

Elizabeth Jenckes

(1658 - 1740)

Elizabeth Jenckes was born in 1658 in Lynn, Massachusetts. She married Samuel Tefft in Kingstown or Westerley RI. Her brother was governor of Rhode Island, She and Samuel had a family and owned land. Elizabeth was executor on her husband's will. She inherited dwelling house, barn, orchards and more. Elizabeth lived 15 years as a widow her burial place is unknown.

Events

Birth1658Lynn, British America
MarriageAbt, 1677Samuel Tefft
CivilDecember 20, 1725South Kingstown, British America
Death1740South Kingstown, British America
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Families

SpouseSamuel Tefft (1643 - 1725)
ChildSarah Tefft (1680 - 1725)
ChildPeter Tefft (1672 - 1718)
FatherJoseph Jenckes (1632 - 1717)
MotherEsther Hester Ballard (1632 - 1717)
SiblingJoseph Jenckes (1656 - 1740)
SiblingWilliam Jenckes (1675 - 1765)
SiblingNathaniel Jenckes (1663 - 1723)
SiblingJoanna Jenckes (1672 - 1756)

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