HIT BY STREET CAR, DIES FROM INJURIES

Gatesville, June 20- Funeral services for James H. Jenkins, who died from injuries received Wednesday afternoon in Newport News, Va., were held Friday afternoon at old Jenkins Jenkins home near Gates. Mr. Jenkins was a native of Gates county. He was struck by a street car and lived only a few hours. He had reached his 72nd year, but was in his usual health. 

The deceased leaves the following children, A. C. Jenkins, of Ahoskie, H. L. and J. H. Jenkins of Washington, M. A. Jenkins, of Portsmouth; Mrs. C. J. Tillman, Mrs. C. T. Crandell, Malvin and Eure Jenkins, all of Newport News; four sisters, Mrs. W. C. Moore and Mrs. H. E. Freeman of Suffolk, Mrs. H. J. Freeman and Miss Sallie Jenkins of Gates.

Raleigh, North Carolina
The News and Observer
21 Jun, 1931
Page 22
Obituary for James H Jenkins

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary:

James H. Jenkins, a 72-year-old native of Gates County, North Carolina, died 20 June 1931 after being struck by a street car in Newport News, Virginia. He was survived by his four children and four sisters.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:

Funeral services for James H. Jenkins were held 22 June 1931 at his family's home near Gates, North Carolina. He was buried at the old Jenkins family home.

## The Edited Obituary

Gatesville, [date] - Funeral services for James H. Jenkins, who died from injuries received [day] afternoon in Newport News, Va., were held [day] afternoon at old Jenkins Jenkins home near Gates. Mr. Jenkins was a native of Gates County. He was struck by a street car and lived only a few hours. He had reached his 72nd year, but was in his usual health.

The deceased leaves the following children, A. C. Jenkins, of Ahoskie, H. L. and J. H. Jenkins of Washington, M. A. Jenkins, of Portsmouth; Mrs. C. J. Tillman, Mrs. C. T. Crandell, Malvin and Eure Jenkins, all of Newport News; four sisters, Mrs. W. C. Moore and Mrs. H. E. Freeman of Suffolk, Mrs. H. J. Freeman and Miss Sallie Jenkins of Gates.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | James H. Jenkins                     |
|---------|--------------------------------------|
| Age     | 72 years                             |
| Birth    ; Gates County, North Carolina       |
| Death   | 20 June 1931; Newport News, Virginia |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence.                     |
|-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------|
| James H. Jenkins        | Decedent       | Newport News, Virginia         |
| A. C. Jenkins           | Child          | Ahoskie, North Carolina        |
| H. L. Jenkins           | Child          | Washington, North Carolina     |
| J. H. Jenkins           | Child          | Washington, North Carolina     |
| M. A. Jenkins           | Child          | Portsmouth, Virginia           |
| Mrs. C. J. Tillman      | Child          | Newport News, Virginia         |
| Mrs. C. T. Crandell     | Child          | Newport News, Virginia         |
| Malvin Jenkins          | Child          | Newport News, Virginia         |
| Eure Jenkins            | Child          | Newport News, Virginia         |
| Mrs. W. C. Moore        | Sister         | Suffolk, Virginia              |
| Mrs. H. E. Freeman      | Sister         | Suffolk, Virginia              |
| Mrs. H. J. Freeman      | Sister         | Gates, North Carolina          |
| Miss Sallie Jenkins     | Sister         | Gates, North Carolina          |

## Other Relevant Information

1. James H. Jenkins was a native of Gates County, North Carolina.
2. He was struck by a street car and lived only a few hours.
3. He had reached his 72nd year, but was in his usual health.