Bela W. Jenks (born 1824)
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Preceded byWilliam Sanborn
Succeeded byHarrison H. Wheeler
BornJune 6, 1824
DiedOctober 29, 1897 (aged 73)
Bela W. Jenks | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office January 1, 1869 – 1872 | |
| Preceded by | William Sanborn |
| Succeeded by | Harrison H. Wheeler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1824 |
| Died | October 29, 1897 (aged 73) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Carleton |
Bela Whipple Jenks (June 6, 1824 – October 29, 1897) was a Michigan politician.
Jenks was born on June 6, 1824, in Crown Point, New York.[1]
Career
Jenks was a farmer. On November 3, 1868, Jenks was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 24th district from January 6, 1869, to 1872.[1] In 1881, Jenks was appointed by Governor David Jerome to the Michigan Board of Education where he served until 1888.[2]
