Richard Jenkins ( 1785 - 1853 )

Birth: Cruckton, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England (18 February 1785) Death: His residence, Gothic Cottage, Blackheath (30 December 1853) Burial: His family vault at Bicton, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire Education: DCL Career: HEIC Civil Service; Director, HEIC; MP Honours: GCB 1838 Memberships: FRGS; MRAS Membership: Fellow Election Date: 18/02/1841.