Bela W. Jenks (born 1824)

Bela Whipple Jenks (June 6, 1824 – October 29, 1897) was a Michigan politician.

Early life
Jenks was born on June 6, 1824, in Crown Point, New York.

Career
Jenks was a farmer. On November 3, 1868, Jenks was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 24th district from January 6, 1869, to 1872. In 1881, Jenks was appointed by Governor David Jerome to the Michigan Board of Education where he served until 1888.

Personal life
Jenks married Sarah Carleton on November 3, 1853.

Death
Jenks died due to diabetes on October 29, 1897, in St. Clair, Michigan. Jenks was interred at Hillside Cemetery in St. Clair, Michigan.