Charity was born into slavery and had five brothers and sisters according to family records of the Jenkins family in a book called On Through the Years.
As a part of his divorce settlement, Abner Jenkins, had to list his property:
According to these records, her mother Sara (Moore) was 18 when she gave birth to Charity. This would place Sarah’s birthdate in 1821. The father is not listed on this account. Through research, other records show that her father may be another slave by the name of Robert Moore.
-
Birth name
Charity Jenkins
-
Place of Birth
Sun ST
-
Place of Death
Slidell, LA