Google Books provides a more detailed list of those that were present when William Kemmler, the first legalized electrocution case was performed at Auburn Prison at Auburn, NY.
Witness List
Dr. J. M. Jenkins of Auburn was in deed present.
Dr. James Morris Jenkins and his wife Dr. Nettie Jenkins were early physicians at Port Byron. They may be the earliest husband and wife team to provide medical services to our community. They only practiced at Port Byron for about 3 years. Thanks to Kim Nolan for sharing that some of their descendants continued to live at Port Byron, where Nettie may also be our first woman doctor.
Dr. James Jenkins was also a permanent member of the State Board of Examiners:
Jenkins elected to State Board of Examiners
I also found a wonderful family history on Dr. Jenkins:
Dr Jenkins, a descendant of John Boution, a native of France
Readers are welcome to start discussions regarding Port Byron history by visiting my Facebook Page called Port Byron History.
