Background
Jenkins, Herschel V. was born on October 5, 1871 in Guyton, Georgia, United States. Son of John Jackson and Victoria G.
Jenkins, Herschel V. was born on October 5, 1871 in Guyton, Georgia, United States. Son of John Jackson and Victoria G.
Student high school, 1884-1888.
Began as bank clk, 1888. Assistant treasurer Central of Georgia Railway Company and Ocean South.S. Company, 1906-1926. President, public Savannah Morning News, since 1926, Evening Press, since 1931.
Chairman Costal Highway Commission Georgia.
President Morris Plan Company of Savannah. Director Citizens and Southern National Bank, Central of Georgia Railway Company Chairman, Armstrong College of Savannah Commission.
Clubs: Oglethorpe, Savannah Golf.
Married Bessie Y. Winn, April. Children: Elizabeth (Mistress Porter A. Mackall), Margaret Anna (deceased), Victoria.