Bela W. Jenks
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 20th district
In office
January 1, 1905  1908
Preceded byAlbert Sleeper
Succeeded byFrederick L. Woodworth
Personal details
Born(1849-07-18)July 18, 1849
Schroon Lake, New York
Died1930 (aged 80-81)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAlma Stafford

Bela Whipple Jenks (July 18, 1849  1930) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Jenks 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

On 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

Jenks married Alma "Allie" Stafford in Memphis, Michigan, on July 18, 1871. Together they had four children.[1][2]

Death

Jenks died in 1930.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Legislator Details - Bela W. Jenks". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Jenkins-husband to Jenning". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 30, 2020.


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