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Esau Jenkins | |
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Born | July 3, 1910 |
Died | October 30, 1972 |
Burial place | Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Johns Island, South Carolina |
Spouse | Janie 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.