Esau Jenkins

Esau Jenkins
BornJuly 3, 1910
DiedOctober 30, 1972
Burial placeWesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Johns Island, South Carolina
SpouseJanie B. Jenkins

Esau Jenkins (July 3, 1910 – October 30, 1972) was a South Carolina African-American Human Rights leader, businessman, local preacher, and community organizer. He was the founder and leader of many organizations and institutions which helped improved the political, educational, housing, health and economic conditions of Sea Island residents.