The Jenkins

Three young brothers, William (Willie) R., Hugh, and William P. Jenkins, wives and children arrived Neshoba County from Union County North Carolina in the early 1850s. You can imagine how long and arduous this journey was by mule and wagon, but they were looking for a better life. There was big money that could be earned in those days through cotton farming.

William (Willie) R. lived in Neshoba for most of his adult life but later, at an advanced age, moved with some family members to Ashley County, Arkansas. He is buried at Bethel Cemetery, Ashley County Arkansas.

Hugh remained in Neshoba County the rest of his life. He is buried at Herbert Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Neshoba County.

William P. served in the CSA Army and was wounded In the Civil War battle at Allatoona, GA, and died 40 to 50 days later. His family remained in Neshoba County. We have no information where William P. was buried. Some say he was buried in a CSA cemetery in Allatonna or Marietta, Ga.

Some descendants of these Jenkins brothers moved on to Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and other states.

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