| Name |
JENKINS, Robert Crocker |
| Birth |
26 Mar 1812 |
Henwick, Worcestershire, England  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Newspaper Article |
25 Jun 1862 |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wednesday 25 June 1862, page 4 |
| Newspaper Article |
25 Jun 1862 |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia [1] |
| Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wednesday 25 June 1862, page 4 |
- RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CLARENCE
The following are. the names of gentlemen proposed for election as the first Municipal Council of the district of Clarence :- Robert Blyth, Robert Doctor, John Dunbadin, Richard Fitzsimmons, Charles Alexander Glover, William Gard, Geore Henry Gatehouse, Charles Hazel, Robert Crocker Jenkins, Edward Maum, Edward Moore, Albert Potter, John Smith, James Gordon Steele, William Stokell.
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| Newspaper Article |
17 May 1871 |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), page 3 |
| Newspaper Article |
17 May 1871 |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia [2] |
| Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), page 3 |
- SORELL
[From a Correspondent.]
The complimentary dinner to Mr. Robert Crocker Jenkins, on the occasion of his leaving the Sorell township for his old home at Wettenhall, Upper Carlton, was well attended on Thursday night, at the Working Men's Club, of which he is President. The Rev Mr Brammall occupiod the chair, and Mr. Allison the vice-chair. Among those present to do honour to Mr Jenkins were Messrs McPhie, Fitz simons, Hildyard, Peacock, Blackwood, Iles, Henwood, Rowe, Quinn, Riley, Gard, Phillips, Oldham
The dinner was supplied by Mr Bidgood, and was of a recherche kind, and reflected great credit upon him. How far the edibles were appreciated was best understood by the pleasure with which they were partaken of by all present
The Rev Mr Brammall, in a lengthened speech, spoke of the good qualities of Mr Jenkins both as President ot the Working Men's Club, and as a private individual. After reverting to the formation of the club, its decline, and revival, he concluded with a high eulogium both on Mr Jenkins and his family, which was loudly applauded
Mr McPhie also joined in expressing his meed of praise, and concluded with stating that few would have done the good Mr Jenkins had.
Mr Jenkins, in rising to return thanks for the reception given him that evening, said he felt proud of it. He had striven whilst in Sorell to do his best to advance the social position of those around him After some practicable suggestions, and returning thanks again for the terms in which he and his family were spoken of, he resumed his seat amidst great cheering
The Rev. Mr. Brammall again rose, and desired to say that it was incumbent upon them to thank their first President, Mr Allison, for his aid to the Club during his tenure of office
Mr Allison responded in thankful terms for their remembrance of him, he had done all the good he could. Circumstances, which he enumerated, prevented him from doing more (Great cheering) He then, in the absence of some one else, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, whom he spoke of in high praise in connection with the Club
The Chairman briefly returned thanks
A dance succeeded in which all present enjoyed themselves thoroughly
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| Death |
18 Jun 1895 |
Sorell, Tasmania, Australia |
| Newspaper Article |
24 Jun 1895 |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) page 2 |
| Newspaper Article |
24 Jun 1895 |
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia [3] |
| Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) page 2 |
- Obituary- A Sorell correspondent writes:-"An old identity in the person of Mr. Robert Crocker Jenkins has passed away from our midst. On the 5th instant he was at the public sale yards, apparently well, and only for the few days preceding his decease was he laid aside. The deceased gentleman was born at Castle Carey in Somersetshire in 1812, and emigrated to Van Diemen's Land, as it was then known, in 1835. He selected land at Buckland, where he resided for some years, but left there and came, to Sorell,and settled at Wettenhall, a spot well-known for many years for the hospitality extended to all coming under his friendly roof. He married in 1844 a daughter of the late Mr. John Halstead, of Whitelea, Sorell, and thus became con-nected with the leading families of the district. The late Mr. Henry Hinsby, of Hobart, was his fellow-passenger from England. Mr. Jenkins lived in Hobart tor a few years prior to 1886, but then settled down at his old home, from whence he only recently came to reside at Sorell. He leaves five sons and four daughters besides his widow. The first interview the writer had with the subject of these lines was in the days when wheat was conveyed from Prossers to the Coal River mill on the backs of Simpson's donkeys, a string of these animals often being brought past Runnymede. Mr. Jenkins was a thorough farmer and a most energetic poultry fancier, his mantelpiece being adorned with trophies won in the palmy days of the Poultry Society. He frequently said that he had only missed two of the exhibitions since the society was formed. He was also a warm supporter of the Southern Tasmanian Agricultural and Pastoral Association, having been a successful exhibitor in this also. Many years ago he had a seat for a short time at the Sorell Municipal Council. He was one of those who took some trouble to endeavour to acclimatise the pheasant and partridge at Wettenhall, but, like many others, failed in the effort. His funeral was largely attended, and it was remarked that there were more of the old friends of the deceased present than had been seen at a similar gathering for years past."
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| Person ID |
I33249 |
HalstedMaster |
| Last Modified |
13 Nov 2025 |
| Family |
HALSTEAD, Anne, b. 25 Sep 1822, Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England d. 1 Sep 1905, Tasmania, Australia (Age 82 years) |
| Marriage |
2 Nov 1844 |
St George, Sorell, Tasmania, Australia [4] |
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| Children |
| | 1. JENKINS, Thomas White, b. 19 Sep 1845, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| | 2. JENKINS, John Robert, b. 23 May 1847, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia d. 1925, Tasmania, Australia (Age 77 years) |
| | 3. JENKINS, Elizabeth Agnes, b. 1 Apr 1849, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia d. 16 Mar 1931, Tasmania, Australia (Age 81 years) |
| | 4. JENKINS, Sararh Jane, b. 14 Jun 1851, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia d. 10 Dec 1889, Tasmania, Australia (Age 38 years) |
| | 5. JENKINS, Walter Crocker, b. 25 Jun 1853, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia d. 15 Oct 1921, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (Age 68 years) |
| | 6. JENKINS, George Henry, b. 19 Jul 1858, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia d. 31 Jul 1912, Tasmania, Australia (Age 54 years) |
| | 7. JENKINS, Emma Mary Ann, b. 16 May 1860, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| | 8. JENKINS, Robert Crocker, b. 8 Sep 1862, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| | 9. JENKINS, Ada Marian, b. 14 Mar 1865, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
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| Family ID |
F10575 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
13 Nov 2025 |
1812 - 1895 (83 years)