John Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of Albemarle Sound | |
| In office 1672–1675 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Carteret |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Eastchurch |
| 6th Governor of Albemarle Sound | |
| In office 1676–1677 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Eastchurch |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Miller |
| 10th Governor of Albemarle Sound | |
| In office 1680–1681 | |
| Preceded by | John Harvey (the successor of Harvey and predecessor of Jenkins, Henry Wilkinson, never served) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | England |
| Died | 17 December 1681 Perquimans County, North Carolina |
| Spouse(s) | Ann, Johanna Gerald |
| Occupation | Soldier and governor of Albemarle County |
John Jenkins was an English soldier and radical advocate for self-government. He served as governor of Albemarle (now North Carolina) four times: 1672–1675; 1676–1677; 1678–1679; 1680–1681, becoming the only person who has served as proprietary governor so many times.