In the 1850 Federal Census, George N. Jencks is living in North Providence, RI, with his wife Eliza, son George, and (probably) mother Susan. In the 1870 Federal Census, George & Eliza are living in the Olneyville section of Johnston (now Providence), RI. In the household are Eleanor, 21; Josephine, 18; Daniel, 15; and Mary Sweet, 64.