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WAYNE CO., IL

1884 BIOGRAPHICAL
SKETCHES

FOUR MILE TWP

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R.A. JENKINS. farmer, P.O. Wayne City. This gentleman, who is a resident of that part of Four Mile Township which is known as "Frog Island", was born February 15, 1843, in Wayne County, IL.

His father, R.F. Jenkins, was a native of Pennsylvania and came to Wayne County, IL, when about twelve years old. Here he farmed, and finally died in February, 1877. The mother of our subject, Sarah (Bothwell) Jenkins, is a native of Tennessee. She is yet living, and is the mother of twelve children, of whom eight are now living. She is an esteemed lady, the daughter of James Bothwell, a farmer by occupation.

Our subject received a limited school education in this county, and was married here September 25, 1863, to Miss Louisas Harsberger, born August 27, 1842, in Illinois. She is a daughter of William and Emily (Spouse) Harshberger. Eight children came to bless this happy union - Mara A. (wife of John Graham), Sarah Williams, Richard, Lilie, Victoria, Saratany and Gregg.

Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins are members of the Missionary Baptist Church and highly esteemed members of society in general. He has served his township in the capacity of Commissioner of Highways and School Director.

Politically, our subject is inclined to the Democratic party. His fine farm of 160 acres is kept in a high state of cultivation and from year to year he adds a few new improvements, indicating the progressive farmer.