Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Jenkins. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Charles Albert 'Chief' Bender (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Brainerd (MN) on May 5, 1884 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 22, 1954 (a Saturday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania).
Brainerd is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Jenkins.
Scott 'The Fighting Frenchman' LeDoux (Professional boxer)
He was born in Crosby (MN) on January 7, 1949 (a Friday) and died in Coon Rapids (MN) on August 11, 2011 (a Thursday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Hillside Cemetery (Hennepin County, Minnesota).
Crosby is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Jenkins.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.