About Bela Whipple Jenks Sr.
Lived 1824 – 1897 (aged 73). Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. was an American politician.
Bela Whipple Jenks (June 6, 1824 – October 29, 1897) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Jenks was born on June 6, 1824, in Crown Point, New York.
Career Jenks was a farmer. On November 3, 1868, Jenks was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 24th district from January 6, 1869, to 1872.
Personal life Jenks married Sarah Carleton on November 3, 1853.
Death Jenks died due to diabetes on October 29, 1897, in St. Clair, Michigan. Jenks was interred at Hillside Cemetery in St. Clair, Michigan.
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Who was Bela Whipple Jenks Sr.?
(1824-1897) American politician
When was Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. born?
Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. was born on 6 June 1824 in Crown Point.
When did Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. die?
Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. died on 29 October 1897 in St. Clair, Michigan.
What was Bela Whipple Jenks Sr.'s occupation?
Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. was a politician.
What nationality was Bela Whipple Jenks Sr.?
Bela Whipple Jenks Sr. was American.
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· DBpedia: Bela W. Jenks (born 1824)
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