Bela Whipple Jenks (July 18, 1849 – 1930) was a Michigan politician.
Bela W. Jenks | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 1, 1905 – 1908 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Sleeper |
| Succeeded by | Frederick L. Woodworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1849 Schroon Lake, New York |
| Died | 1930 (aged 80-81) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alma Stafford |
Early life
editJenks was born on July 18, 1849, in Schroon Lake, New York, to parents Jesse L. and Mary Jane Jenks.[1] Jenks was of Welsh ancestry.[2] His family later moved to St. Clair, Michigan.
Career
editOn November 8, 1904, Jenks was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 20th district from January 4, 1905, to 1908.[1] Jenks was a member of the Michigan Republican State Central Committee in 1911.[2]
Personal life
editJenks married Alma "Allie" Stafford in Memphis, Michigan, on July 18, 1871. Together they had four children.[1][2]
Death
editJenks died in 1930.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Legislator Details - Bela W. Jenks". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Jenkins-husband to Jenning". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
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