William J. Jenks

Male, Deceased Person

1870 – 1960

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Who was William J. Jenks?

William Jackson Jenks was a 70 year veteran of railroading. He served as president of the Roanoke, Virginia based Norfolk and Western Railway from 1936 to 1946 and N&W chairman from 1946 to 1953. He is entombed in Fern Cliff Abbey in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia.

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Born
Mar 21, 1870
Also known as
  • William Jenks
Died
Jan 17, 1960

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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