Elizabeth JENCKS

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• Fact: Daughter of Capt. Nathaniel Jenckes and Hannah Bosworth
• Death: 1762, Providence, Rhode Island

Elizabeth married Joseph SCOTT on 14 Jul 1721 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Joseph (son of Maj. Sylvanus SCOTT and Joanna JENCKS) was born on 15 Aug 1697 in Providence, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants has Nathaniel's Bible that begins "Nathanael Jenckes his Bible Bought 1720." It records the births of himself, his wife, and their four children. The Bible then passed to his grandson Stephen.

Nathaniel Jencks was made a freeman in 1690. He served as a deputy in 1709, 1710, and 1713. He served on the town council from 1719 to 1723.

The 'Bosworth Gen' quotes a manuscript that says Nathaniel Jencks "was famous for strength in many ways and at different exercises. he lifted the great Forge Hammer of 500 pounds weight, together with seven men thereon, and the handle thereof; one man whereof lifted up under the drone beam with all his might to react against him; a proof of great, very great strength indeed. he was very active in the defense of the Town against the Indians."

Nathaniel Jencks was a Captain and later a Major.

On 26 March 1719 Nathaniel Jenckes of Providence in consideration of the well settlement of his son Jonathan Jenckes of Scituate, gave him 1/2 of 300 acres that Nathaniel and "his brother William have in Providence."

The will of Nathaniel Jenckes of Providence dated 27 April 1721, codicil 31 July 1723, proved 31 October 1723....

Nathaniel married Hannah BOSWORTH on 4 Nov 1686 in Swansea, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Jonathan BOSWORTH and Hannah HOWLAND) was born on 05 Nov 1663 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died after 31 Jul 1723. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]