Jenkins. of Ironton. and the 10th Ohio District. on December 21. last. Mr. Jenkins served for 34 years as a Member of this House. retiring because of ill health at the end of the 85th Congress. It is my understanding he served longer in the House of Representatives than did any other Member from Ohio. Born in Oak Hill. Jackson County. Ohio. on October 23. 1880. of poor but honest and humble Welsh immigrant parents. Tom Jenkins life was one of accomplishment. which again demonstrates the opportunity America and our system of government afford to all who wish to work hard and live an honest and upright life. As a boy.
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