Wm W. Jenkins born August 1, 1838 in Nelson county, Kentucky; son of Jeremiah and Margaret Jenkins, natives of Kentucky. William spent his early life in working upon his father's farm. He was married August 4, 1859 to Sarah E. Mayfield, native of Kentucky and daughter of Wesley and Jane Mayfield. He moved to Missouri in 1861, looking at first in Scotland county. In 1867 he removed to Saline county, where he remained but one year and then settled in Carroll county, on section 33, where he now resides. Mr. Jenkins has seven children living: Margaret J., Mary, Martha, John W., Willie F., Daniel P. and Minnie M. Mr. Jenkins and family belong to the M. E. church, south. He is an odd fellow and a present justice of the peace.

From page #549 of "HISTORY OF CARROLL COUNTY"