Thornton Alexander Jenkins | |
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 Thornton Jenkins | |
| Born | 11 December 1811 Orange Court House, Virginia |
| Died | 9 August 1893 (aged 81) |
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| Allegiance |  United States United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1828–1873 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
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Thornton A. Jenkins (11 December 1811 – 9 August 1893) was an officer in the United States Navy, who served during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He later served as chief of the Bureau of Navigation and as president of the United States Naval Institute. Jenkins retired as a rear admiral.