Individual Details
Joseph Jenckes
(1599 - March 16, 1683)
Joseph Jenckes was born in England, probably Hammersmith a borough of London in 1599. He was an ironworker or blacksmith. His wife Mary died in England. He left his boys with their grandparents and sailed to America, possibly giving his son Joseph directions to follow to America when he was older. In America Joseph earned patents for a water mill, sawmill and a machine for making scythes and other edged tools. His burial place is unknown but at this Find a Grave site is a memorial plaque for him, his son and grandson, all Josephs the grandson being the Govr of Rhode Island for many years.
Events
| Birth | 1599 | England | |||
| Marriage | September 30, 1630 | Parish of All Hallows, London, England - Mary Unknown Jenckes | |||
| Civil | 1674 | Providence, British America |  |  | |
| Death | March 16, 1683 | Lynn, British America | |||
| Occupation | Inventor | | |||
| Occupation | Blacksmith | | |||
| Burial | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Unknown Jenckes (1611 - 1643) |
| Child | Joseph Jenckes (1632 - 1717) |
| Father | John Jenckes (1574 - 1625) |
| Mother | Sarah Fulwater (1573 - 1605) |
Notes
Civil
Abell Potter inhabitant of Moshantatut sould unto Mr Joseph Juinckes of prouidence 60 Akers of land formerly Layd out to my wife Rachells Grand father Mr Ezekiell Holliman laying Near pawtucket ffales. This could refer to Joseph Sr or Jr.Endnotes
1. (1892–1915). || Volume 4 page 6, 1674 Abel Porter sells Pawtucket land to Joseph Jenckes.
2. (1908). || Volume 3 page 1354 Jenks.
3. (1952). || Page 1 image 28 of 769.
4. Lewis, Alonzo. The History of Lynn. Boston: Press of J. H. Eastburn, 1829., Pages 84, 92 and 99.
5. (1908). || Volume 3 page 1354 Jenks.
6. (1952). || Page 1 image 28 of 769.
7. Lewis, Alonzo. The History of Lynn. Boston: Press of J. H. Eastburn, 1829., Pages 84, 92 and 99.
8. , "FindAGrave.com," online database, Find a Grave ( http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), .