John H. Jennings
John H. Jennings
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JOHN H. JENNINGSMr. Jennings was born in Kent, Ohio, January 25, 1863, and is the son of H. N. and Lydia (Peck) Jennings. The father came to Michigan in 1867, after having married in Columbus, Ohio. A printer by trade he worked for some time on The Ohio State Journal, published at Columbus. After coming to Genesee County he established the Fenton Independent, which he published for a period of forty years. His death occurred in March, 1913. He was active in Republican politics from the time that party was organized back in the fifties until his death. He was a member of the Pioneer Association here and served on the village board many times. He was a member of the Masonic order. He retired in 1911 when he sold the plant to S. F. Beach. His wife preceded him to the grave on June 13, 1902. To these parents four children were born: Elizabeth, who has remained single; Clara, who married C. D. Thompson: Cora, who married A. L. Craft, and John H., of this sketch. John H. Jennings received his education in the public schools and in the University of Michigan, graduating in 1883. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. After graduation, he identified himself with his father’s newspaper, becoming manager. He has been living in retirement for some time. He owns fifteen acres adjoining the town of Fenton and on this he makes his home. He also owns a valuable and well-improved farm of one hundred and forty-five acres in this township. Mr. Jennings was married on February 6, 1892, to Mary E. Reeson, who was born on July 18, 1863. She was a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Thompson) Reeson, pioneers of Genesee County. There were only four buildings on the present site of Fenton when they came to this vicinity. They took up a homestead and developed a good farm through their industry and perseverance. Mrs. Jennings was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a lady of many estimable qualities. She was called to her eternal rest on February 28, 1914. Politically, Mr. Jennings has been active in the Republican Party ever since attaining his majority, but he has never sought preferment. He is a member of the library commission and has been supervisor of his township for a period of ten years. This article was transcribed by Mrs. Mary E. Byam from a work by Edwin O. Wood, LL.D., President Michigan Historical Commission, History of Genesee County Michigan Volume II, Her People, Industries and Institutions (Federal Publishing Company: Indianapolis, Indiana, 1916), Pages 304ff |
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