The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
B. F. JENKINS
Died at HIS Home in Mansfield La,
Friday. April H. 1905.

ing and was largely attended, many o:
those present having known the deceased
gentleman all their lives. The service,
were conducted according to the rtua
of the Methodist church. Of which COL
onel Jenkins was for years a member
\ large number of colored people at
tended the exercises at the grave. by
their presence attesting the respect they
entertained for their old friend, an dby
their sad countenanCeS the regret they
felt at his DEATH The stores were closed
and business was suspended as mark
Of respect for him who. for nearly fifty
FIVE years. had been conspicuous figure
on our streets The honorary pail bear
cr> were NJ Kicks. Boiling Williams,
W. N Cunningham and \. F. Jackson.
The active pail bearers were W. T. Pc
CUES. I. NJ. Cook J. O. Wemple, NJ. L.
Wilcox. 10 R. Brown and l.. B. Wilcox.
Colonel Jenkins was born in Spottsyl-
wanna County. \a in November. 1926.
" hen a very Young man he emgrated
to Sumpter County, Ala, and lived at
Livingston for several years. Leaving
there he came to this town in 1850, seven
years after the place had been founded.
Truly can it be said that he was a pio-
neer to the parish and factor in its
development Directly after his arrival
here he secured employment as a clerk
in store. and from that time until he
retired from business he made merchant
dising his chief occupation. He was a
successful man Of affairs and always oc-
cupiel a high position in commercial
circles. both at home and abroad
Colonel Jenkins, though by no means
a politician as the term is used was
prominent in the political affairs of Our
parish AMI State for number of years.
He took an active part during the days
of reconstruction in Kidding the State of
the vampires who then were in power
and III 1873 he was sent to the Legisla
ture ky our people, His record there
was so satisfactory that he was elected
to the Constitutional Convention that
year. In that body also he made his
mark and stood high as a same covn-
sellor ard true Louisianian He was
again SGT to the Legislature in 1883
and W. ne of the band that opened the
fight a5;.nst the Louisiana Lottery. He
was true to his principles to the last.
though by sacrificing his manhood, his
honor and his trust he could have OBJ
tanned thousands of dollars. It was we'll
known that he could not be bought.
and therefore he was one of the few
members who was not approached. In
1893 he was again called from his retire.
nent by his people and sent to the Con-
Convention, in which body he
rendered faithful and efficient service
Full justice can not be done to the
record of Colonel Jenkins in a newspa-
yer article such as this Suffice it to say
hat he was l,onored by his people every
ime he sought preferment, and in every
position he held he was true to himself
md them and was regarded as one of
he leading men of the State
But it was here at his home. among
lis own people, where Colonel Jenkins
vas best known, where his worth was
appreciated an dhis best deeds wre DONE
hough man of strong convictions and
# a vigorous personality, he had no en-
mics. His hatred of fraud, his con-
empt for shams and his love of hon.
sty, truth and fair play enabled him to
vietld an influence for good that was
cit in all parts of our parish His pri-
ate life was pure and spotless and his
BUSINESS relations were such that men
lave been known to stand by him for
ears without particle of friction.
Colonel Jenkins was an enterprising
nan. He was always ready with his
ervices and his money to engage in a
movement looking to the welfare of the
own and parish and the betterment of
lis people He wanted to see the coun- |
ry improve and the people prosperous.
lie was conspicuous in the Inauguration
# and carrying to successful completion
everal enterprises from which our town
S now reaping great benefits.
His wife having preceded him to the
rave some years ago, Colonel Jenkins |
5 survived by three sons and two daugh- |
ers Those living in this State now
ire John Jenkins of Shreveport, c. E.
enkins and Mrs J. B. Lee of this place. |
In closing this sketch we feel that ref
renee should be made to the affection |
md loyalty shown by Colonel Jenkins !
devoted colored friend and nurse, |
Charles Pugh. For months this faithful |
I'D man has remained in the sick room
md tenderly cared for his friend. mol
acrifce was too great for him to make, |
nd it was a labor of love for him to |
Minister to the comfort of Colonel Jen- |
inns. Such constancy as Uncle Charley |
displayed deserves recognition. and we
eel sure it will be accorded to him by |
ur people.