Person:Arke Jenks (2)

Erected oil mill on east bank, below the Farmer's Factory (now the upper paper mill)

In 1808, Mayor William Gere was associated with him and they carried onan extensive buisines s in the manufacture of linseed oil, made fromcrushing flax seed with large circular stones , similar to millstoneswhich were propelled around in a circular trough, car-wheel fashion,cr ushing the flax seed, placed in the trough, from which the oil wasespressed by a press.

"Genealogy of the Jenks Family", by William Browne, 1955. Arke Jenks apparently purchased his father, John's home in Ellington, CT, in 1800, though it seems unlikely that he remained there long as most of his children were born near Paris and Sauquoit, Oneida Co., NY, following passage from "History of town of Paris, Oneida Co., NY", by Henry Rogers (no year given): "next below the Farmer's Factory (now the upper paper mill) was the oil mill of Ark Jenks, erected by him on the east bank, in the year 1803. In 1808 Major William Gere was associated with him and they carried on an extensive business in the manufacture of linseed oil, made from crushing flax-seed with large circular stones (similar to mill stones) which were propelled around in a circular trough, cart wheel fashion, crushing the flax-seed placed in the trough, from which the oil was expressed by a press. the "oil-cake" being disposed of to the farmers for feed for their stock. At that early day the pioneers raised flax in large quantities and from it fabrics were spun at home. But a few years later, the establishment of cotton factories whose production took the place of the tow and linen fabrics, caused the settlers to abandon the raising of the flax, and there was no more flax-seed to supply the oil mill, which then ceased operations. The old oil mill stood for many years. About the year 1840 it was burned down. all that remains to mark the spot is the ruins of the old dam, and two of the great "crushing stones" that lie on the ground at the site of the old mill. Ark Jenks was much esteemed in the community, and with his wife, Persis, and three daughters, Sally, Arminda and Synthia, was among the original members of the M.E. Church, in the "south class". From this it appears that Arke removed from Ellington, CT, to Town of Paris, Oneida, NY, around 1803. Arke removed to Crawford Co., PA, about 1820, as evidenced by the following passage from "History of Crawford Co., PA", (1885), p. 640, "...Ark Jenks erected a saw and grist-mill on Conneaut Creek near the Erie County line in 1820, and Robert Foster built a grist mill a mile south of Spring Corners." Arke was also an "early justice" of Beaver Twp., Crawford Co., PA.

From Samantha Olivia (Stoker) Lowery, correspondent. In 1808, with Major Gere, they started a business of manufacturing linseed oil. Below the Farmer's Factory (now the upper paper mill) was the oil mill of ARK JENKS, erected by him on the east bank, in the year 1803. In 1808 Major William Gere was associated with him and they carried on an extensive business in the manufacture of linseed oil, made from crushing flax-seed with large circular stones (similar to mill stones) which were propelled around in a circular trough, from which the oil was expressed by a press, the "oil-cake" being disposed of to the farmers for feed for their stock. At that early day the pioneers raised flax in large quantities and from it fabrics were spun at home. But a few years later, the establishment of cotton factories whose production took the place of the tow and linen fabrics, caused the settlers to abandon the raising of flax, and there was no more flax-seed to supply the oil mill, which then ceased operations. The old oil mill stood for many years. About the year 1840 it was burned down. All that remains to mark the spot is the ruins of the old dam, and two of the great "crushing stones" that lie on the ground at the site of the old mill.

They settled in Ellington, Conn and are listed in the 1790 census.In 1800 Arke bought the home of his father. In 1833 he was at Sauquoit NY,later at Conneaut, Ohio. Arke Jenks apparently purchased his father, John's home in Ellington, CT, in 1800, though it seems unlikely that he remained there long, as most of his children were born near Paris and Sauquoit, Oneida Co., NY. Arke Jenks was much esteemed in the community, and with his wife, PERSIS, and three daughters, Sally, Arminda, and Synthia, was among the original members of the M.E. church, in the "south class." From this, it appears that Arke moved to the Town of Paris around 1803 and then to Crawford Co., PA, about 1820, as evidenced by the following passage from "History of Crawford Co., PA" (1885), p. 640, " (see records in back of this book). Arke Jenks erected a saw and grist-mill on Conneaut Creek near the Erie county line in 1820. Among early Justices of Crawford Co. PA was Arke Jenks, a man well known and of fair ability.

1840 census Beaver, Crawford Co., PA, page 284

Arke bought a piece of land from his father in 1789 and sold it back to him in 1792. In the meantime he moved to Somers which is 8 miles north. The town of Somers was incorporated in July, 1734, by Massachusetts. It was annexed to Connecticut in May, 1749. Somers was formerly called East Enfield. Perhaps his wife was from there. In 1800 he leased the land to his father as follows: This lease of land made by John Jenks of Ellington on the one part and Arke Jenks of Somers on the other part is set forth. That I the said Arke Jenks lease to the said John Jenks one certain piece of land lying in Ellington with buildings thereon containing about forty two acres; being the place the said John Jenks now lives; for the consideration and terms as follows. The said John Jenks is to have the full and peaceable improvement of the above property during his natural life to use and improve according to good husbandry. The said Arke Jenks is to have winter apples, and a privilage to make some cider for his own use. For the above consideration the said John Jenks is to have the enjoyment of the same so long as God may be pleased to lengthen out his natural life. Dated 7th day of March 1800. Recorded May 19th 1802. Arke, in addition to the three transactions above, sold property to Joseph Braman (his brother in law), Solomon Fuller and Alijah Sawen. The following land deeds are recorded in Somers: Grantor Grantee Book Page Year Acres Consideration Peter Pinney Arke Jinks D 526 1792 25 67 pounds 6 shillings (this land borders land owned by Ashbel Pratt, Jonathan Phillips and Graces Brown) Alpheus Pease Arke Jinks E 48 1792 2 3 pounds Arke Jinks Jonathan Phillips E 118 1793 27 44 pounds Ashbel Pratt Arke Jinks E 104 1793 1 1/2 40 shillings Alpheus Pease Arke Jinks E 115 1794 20 24 pounds Richard Pease Arke Jinks E 183 1795 12 20 pounds John Brown Arke Jinks E 200 1796 7 pounds 9 shillings Arke Jinks Daniel Clark E 248 1797 1 4 pounds Arke Jinks David Clark E 364 1799 36 500 dollars (deed says it is Daniel Clark, includes land and buildings) Arke Jinks John Brown & others E 437 1801 40 dollars (this deed says he is from Enfield) In 1808, with Major Gere they started a business of manufacturing linseed oil. They built a factory or mill that burned down in 1840. All that remains are the two great "crushing stones" that lie on the ground at the side of the mill. They settled in Ellington, Conn and are listed in the 1790 census.In 1800 Arke bought the home of his father. In 1833 he was at Sauquoit NY,later at Conneaut, Ohio. Arke Jenks apparently purchased his father, John's home in Ellington, CT, in 1800, though it seems unlikely that he remained there long, as most of his children were born near Paris and Sauquoit, Oneida Co., NY, where Arke appears in the 1810 census. The Jenks Genealogy cites the following passage from "History of Town of Paris, Oneida Co., NY", by Henry Rogers (no year given),: "Next below the Farmer's Factory (now the upper paper mill) was the oil mill of ARK JENKS, erected by him on the east bank, in the year 1803. In 1808 Major William Gere was associated with him and they carried on an extensive business in the manufacture of linseed oil, made from crushing flax-seed with large circular stones (similar to mill stones) which were propelled around in a circular trough, from which the oil was expressed by a press, the "oil-cake" being disposed of to the farmers for feed for their stock. At that early day the pioneers raised flax in large quantities and from it fabrics were spun at home. But a few years later, the establishment of cotton factories whose production took the place of the tow and linen fabrics, caused the settlers to abandon the raising of flax, and there was no more flax-seed to supply the oil mill, which then ceased operations. The old oil mill stood for many years. About the year 1840 it was burned down.

Genealogy of the Jenks Family", by William Browne, 1955. Arke Jenks apparently purchased his father, John's home in Ellington, CT, in 1800, though it seems unlikely that he remained there long as most of his children were born near Paris and Sauquoit, Oneida Co., NY, following passage from "History of town of Paris, Oneida Co., NY", by Henry Rogers (no year given): "next below the Farmer's Factory (now the upper paper mill) was the oil mill of Ark Jenks, erected by him on the east bank, in the year 1803. In 1808 Major William Gere was associated with him and they carried on an extensive business in the manufacture of linseed oil, made from crushing flax-seed with large circular stones (similar to mill stones) which were propelled around in a circular trough, cart wheel fashion, crushing the flax-seed placed in the trough, from which the oil was expressed by a press. the "oil-cake" being disposed of to the farmers for feed for their stock. At that early day the pioneers raised flax in large quantities and from it fabrics were spun at home. But a few years later, the establishment of cotton factories whose production took the place of the tow and linen fabrics, caused the settlers to abandon the raising of the flax, and there was no more flax-seed to supply the oil mill, which then ceased operations. The old oil mill stood for many years. About the year 1840 it was burned down. all that remains to mark the spot is the ruins of the old dam, and two of the great "crushing stones" that lie on the ground at the site of the old mill. Ark Jenks was much esteemed in the community, and with his wife, Persis, and three daughters, Sally, Arminda and Synthia, was among the original members of the M.E. Church, in the "south class". From this it appears that Arke removed from Ellington, CT, to Town of Paris, Oneida, NY, around 1803. Arke removed to Crawford Co., PA, about 1820, as evidenced by the following passage from "History of Crawford Co., PA", (1885), p. 640, "...Ark Jenks erected a saw and grist-mill on Conneaut Creek near the Erie County line in 1820, and Robert Foster built a grist mill a mile south of Spring Corners." Arke was also an "early justice" of Beaver Twp., Crawford Co., PA.

From Samantha Olivia (Stoker) Lowery, correspondent. In 1808, with Major Gere, they started a business of manufacturing linseed oil. Below the Farmer's Factory (now the upper paper mill) was the oil mill of ARK JENKS, erected by him on the east bank, in the year 1803. In 1808 Major William Gere was associated with him and they carried on an extensive business in the manufacture of linseed oil, made from crushing flax-seed with large circular stones (similar to mill stones) which were propelled around in a circular trough, from which the oil was expressed by a press, the "oil-cake" being disposed of to the farmers for feed for their stock. At that early day the pioneers raised flax in large quantities and from it fabrics were spun at home. But a few years later, the establishment of cotton factories whose production took the place of the tow and linen fabrics, caused the settlers to abandon the raising of flax, and there was no more flax-seed to supply the oil mill, which then ceased operations. The old oil mill stood for many years. About the year 1840 it was burned down. All that remains to mark the spot is the ruins of the old dam, and two of the great "crushing stones" that lie on the ground at the site of the old mill. All that remains are the two great "crushing stones" that lie on the ground at the side of the mill. They settled in Ellington, Conn and are listed in the 1790 census.In 1800 Arke bought the home of his father. In 1833 he was at Sauquoit NY,later at Conneaut, Ohio. Arke Jenks apparently purchased his father, John's home in Ellington, CT, in 1800, though it seems unlikely that he remained there long, as most of his children were born near Paris and Sauquoit, Oneida Co., NY. Arke Jenks was much esteemed in the community, and with his wife, PERSIS, and three daughters, Sally, Arminda, and Synthia, was among the original members of the M.E. church, in the "south class." From this, it appears that Arke moved to the Town of Paris around 1803 and then to Crawford Co., PA, about 1820, as evidenced by the following passage from "History of Crawford Co., PA" (1885), p. 640, " (see records in back of this book). Arke Jenks erected a saw and grist-mill on Conneaut Creek near the Erie county line in 1820. Among early Justices of Crawford Co. PA was Arke Jenks, a man well known and of fair ability. 2

General Notes for Child Arke Jenks

From Samantha Olivia (Stoker) Lowery, correspondent. He served in the Army, Missouri Regiment ( according to his son George Jenks Obituary ) in the year 1863, it is believed that at this time he was living in Iowa. He moved from N.Y. to Pennsylvania and according to the Pennsylvania Census lived there in 1830 and in 1840. He then moved to Fox, Kendall County, Illinois where he is in the census in 1850. He then appears in the Iowa census in 1870. In 1848 with his wife, daughter, and three sons, Arke Jenks moved his family to Dekalb, Illinois in a covered wagon drawn by oxen, arriving there in winter time, the children poorly clothed, without shoes and nothing but rags on their feet, living on scant rations until the spring came in May 1854. In 1854 they moved on to Benton Co., Iowa in covered wagon, horse drawn, where Arke took up homestead on Platte Creek, near Mt. Auburn. The Civil War came on and Arke was too old by ten years. He dyed his hair and whiskers and enlisted for three years in a Missouri Regiment. While his three sons went to war in the Twenty-eighth Iowa Infantry. While her father and brothers went to war, Margaret Jenks taught school for $13 per month to support her mother and younger sister and brothers.

General Notes for Child Oliver Jenks

From Samantha Olivia (Stoker) Lowery, correspondent. Moved from Penn to Iowa in 1854. Drove across Ohio to Ohio River where they took a boat for the Mississippi River to St. Louis. From there by boat to Kansas City then by team to Taylor County. Varnum was killed in Civil War at Helena, Arkansas and Alvarado was killed at Memphis Tenn one month later at the age of 16. Oliver Jr was killed in Indian massacre about 1880.

From Dolores J. Davis, correspondent. Oliver was at Ellington, Tolland Co., Ct., married at Spring, Cumberland Co., PA, children born at Beaver Twp., Crawford Co., PA and Taylor Co., Iowa, and died at Taylor Co., Iowa.

From Dolores J. Davis, correspondent. This is according to the 1850 Fed. Cen. for Oliver and Louisa (Cornell), Crawford Co., PA:

Beaver Twp., p 024, Anc.com Image No. 3 (of 13), Line 15, HH 22

JENKS

Oliver 37 farmer 1020 b. NY Louisa 35 b. NY Varnum 14 b. PA Destamonia 12 b. PA (This is my ancestress, m. Squire Sally 9 b. PA Robinson) Alvarado 4 b. PA Salina 9/12? b. PA

The second wife-to-be, SUBMIT LEONARD age 24 was living "next door" with what appears to be her 4 year old son JOHN OSWALD LEONARD, both born in NY. It looks like "Leonard" might have been Submit's married name, since her child carried it also. If so, then the child's middle name, "Oswald" might have been her maiden name? Or, if she had the child out of wedlock, it would carry her maiden name. It's said she was a school teacher, though that occupation does NOT show up on this Census. She's denoted as "farmer." There were many "Leonards" in Crawford Co. PA at this time. I really don't know what to believe about Submit Leonard. More work needs to be done.