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The following list of links are my personal favorites. I will be adding to this list frequently so if anyone has a suggestion of a link they would like to see added feel free to drop me a line.

(Right) Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, north Wales.

 

Genealogists Sites of Interest

Ancestry.com Over 200 millions names. An extensive database for serious genealogists looking for the hard to find family members. Requires small membership fee.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites Over 41,600 links, categorized & cross-referenced, in over 100 categories.
Distant Cousin An informative potpourri for the avid genealogist. Contains passenger lists, an online census, search engines plus too many items to list. Worth a trip.
Family Search The long awaited Mormon Records site! I think that says it all.
Genealogy's Most Wanted A great search engine for basic genealogy facts. A good starting place for filling in the holes.
GenForum A genealogy forum that allows Jenks', and other surnames, to post messages and chat on-line with other enthusiasts. A powerful tool for finding and keeping in touch with like-minded researchers.
GenWeb.Net A surname genealogy mailing sign-up list. HUGE list of names well worth investing a little time in.
Higginson Books Over 10,000 books for purchase in an easy-to-search format. Specializing in genealogy and history. Hard to find copies at a click.
Kindred Konnections Where it all started, as far as the internet goes, for me. An absolute MUST for anyone serious about researching their ancestry. You'll spend hours without even realizing it! Does require a small membership fee, but well worth it.
New England Genealogy New England Ancestors has an extensive list of the earliest records in the America's. Some services require a fee.
UK Birth Certificates We are a team of expert researchers specializing in acquiring replacement birth certificates, replacement marriage certificates, and replacement death certificates obtained from Government sources for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
UK Genealogy UK Genealogy is a new genealogy index site. It also sports a newsletter with fascinating glimpses into life in the United Kingdom as well as insightful tips on researching your roots.

 

 

 

Other Sites of Interest
The Castles of Wales An extensive history of some of the most beautiful castles in the world. Includes breathtaking photographs by Jeffrey L. Thomas. In English and Welsh for the serious student of English history.
History of Medieval Europe, Anglo-Saxons Historic and genealogical information about royal and nobility family lines. A fascinating tour!
Tudor England A nice compilation of English Tudor history from architecture to royal families. Breathtaking photos of English manor houses and castles by Lara E. Eakins.

 

 

Jenks Sites of Interest
Laban Jenks, Sr. This page is titled Laban Jenks, Sr. but, in reality, is a brief history of Joseph Jenks, Jr. Though it is somewhat inaccurate in some lineage, it is a nice little bit of history compiled by Mrs. Oliver T. Jenks, Historian.
Laban Jenks - The Pioneer Laban Jenks and his brother Elisha accompanied their cousin, Michael Jenks and Jonas Muzzy when they came to The Boston Purchase from their homes in Massachusetts. Laban left his wife Prudence and his three small children...
John Henry Jenks John Henry Jenks, son of Oliver A. Jenks and Eliza Harper Brown Jenks, was born in North Brookfield, Massachusetts on June 10, 1823. He married Almina Crawford of Oakham, Massachusetts.
Morris Jenks Morris Jenks, son of Laban, Sr., and Prudence White Jenks, was born at Berkshire, New York, October 7, 1801. At the age or 19 or 20 he came to Michigan territory with his parents and six of his brothers and sisters...
Shaul Family Page I have been tracing my family origins for the past 35 years. Most recently, I have been researching my ancestors that were among the early settlers of Oakland County Michigan (Jenks, Lee, Botsford, Munn). In addition, I am research the migration of the entire family from their European origins -- England, Germany, Ireland.
Jenks, Oklahoma Yes, it really is a town named after one of our illustrious ancestors. A neat little detour.
Welcome to Jenksville, New York Another town named after one of our Jenks ancestors. Thanks to P. Shaul for bringing it to my attention and sharing his research. :)
Joseph Jenks, Sr. - Patent Records Joseph Jenks Sr., age 41, iron founder, of Colebrook, Buckinghamshire, widower with two sons, was persuaded in 1643 to emigrate from England to Lynn, Massachusetts, to operate an iron-smelting and foundry business. In that year, Robert Bridges had taken bog iron ore found in Saugus, Massachusetts, to London and persuaded a group of wealthy English gentlemen and merchants to join him in forming the Company of Undertakers for the Iron Works.
John Middleton Genealogy - Descendent of Joseph Jenks John Middleton has an extensive genealogy page with multiple ancestor surnames including our illustrious Joseph Jenks, Jr. If you're looking to "branch" out, take a look here!
John Jenks - Cutler John Jenks received his cutler markings in 1606/7.  This link is was donated by Jens Norlunde and depicts a series of knives made by John with his markings.
Barton H. Jenks Patent from Queen Victoria Barton H. Jenks received a patent for "an invention Improving the Art of Weaving" from Queen Victoria July 27, 1854.  Full color picture of the document included.