Jenks, Joel H., b.1836(?)
Person
Dates
- Existence: b.1836(?)
Biographical Note
Joel H. Jenks was born about 1836 in Ohio and enlisted in the 78th Illinois Infantry in Aug, 1862. He was mustered into the service as a private and was promoted to the rank of musician. His service record lists him as a farmer at the time of enlistment, but is reported as a jeweler the 1880 census. According to the Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Jenks also served as Kendall County surveyor from 1872-1879. He and his wife Olivia M. Jenks had one son, Frank. Both Joel and Olivia are listed in the 1910 census.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Joel H. Jenks Diary
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-062
Abstract
This collection contains the American Civil War diary of Joel H. Jenks, 78th Illinois Infantry, spanning 1865. Entries discuss the weather, food, and daily activities in the camp and hospital ward.
Dates:
1865