Richard C. Jenkinson

Background

Jenkinson, Richard C. was born on April 14, 1853 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Son of George Bestell and Jane (Stringer) Jenkinson.

Education

Education public and private schools, Newark, and study in Europe.

Career

J. Skillman), Charlotte (Mistress Harry O. May), Margaret (Mistress Charles Blake Carrington). Founder, 1876, and president R. C. Jenkinson & Company, manufacturers metal goods. Member of advisory board Ironbound Trust Company, Newark.

Republican candidate for mayor of Newark, 1900.

Vice president Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, 1901. Chairman first New Jersey Common for the Blind.

President Newark Chamber of Commerce, 1898-1900. Member of New York and New Jersey Harbor Commission, 1912.

Vice president New Jersey Board of Commerce and Navigation, New Jersey School for Girls (Vineland).

Member Executive Committee Newark Museum. Member of advisory board College of Pharmacy, Newark. President Newark Free Public Library.

Trustee New Jersey Institute of Arts and Sciences.

Achievements

• Richard C. Jenkinson has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of advisory board Ironbound Trust Company, Newark. Republican candidate for mayor of Newark, 1900. Member of New York and New Jersey Harbor Commission, 1912.

Member Executive Committee Newark Museum.

Member of advisory board College of Pharmacy, Newark.

Connections

Married Emily Pendleton Coe, December 21, 1876 (died 1922). Children: Louise (Mistress Thos.

Father:

George Bestell Jenkinson

Mother:

Jane (Stringer) Jenkinson

Spouse:

Emily Pendleton Coe

child:

Louise (Mistress Thos Jenkinson