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ALVIN JENKS 1798-1856

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Taken from original portrait at Pawtucket Masonic Temple. '

Grand Master 1847

BIOGRAPHY

From History of Freemasonry in Rhode Island, 1895, Page 307:

This worthy and honored Craftsman was born in Pawtucket, R. I., July 24, 1798. He died in January, 1856. Of his early life the present writer has but scant information. Enough is known, however, to warrant the statement that he was a lad of much promise and that he was well instructed in the elements of a good English education. He was trained to business pursuits, and, in 1830, entered into partnership with David G. Fales, for the manufacturing of cotton machinery. The business thus carried on under the name of Fales and Jenks proved very prosperous. It is still continued by the descendants of the original partners.

Bro. Jenks sustained an excellent reputation in the community where he lived and where he was best known. He was respected as an enterprising and public spirited citizen.

He was made a Mason in Union Lodge, Pawtucket, soon after attaining his majority. He was Wor. Master of that Lodge in 1825-26, and again in 1839-40. He held several offices in the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island and was Grand Master in 1847. He took much interest in Capitular Masonry, was High Priest of Pawtucket Chapter for several years, and was Grand High Priest in 1846. He was one of the Charter members of Holy Sepulchre Commandery, and served as Eminent Commander of that organization in 1852 and 53. He had an ardent attachment for Freemasonry and was one of the staunch and stedfast supporters of the Fraternity.

Jenks Lodge, No. 24, Central Falls, organized in 1866, was named for the brother whom this sketch describes; and thus, specially, an abiding memorial exists to perpetuate his name and worth.


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