William Jenckes, my 9th great-grandfather, was born 1677 in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island. In 1699, at age 22, he married Patience Sprague (b. 1677).

Son Jonathan Jenckes was born in 1707.

In 1740, William resided in Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island.

William died 1765, at age 88, in Pawtucket, Providence, Rhode Island.