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Abram Dinkins, age 36, of Woodlake, California, registered for the WWI
Draft on September 12, 1918 at Division #1, Visalia, Tulare County, California. He gave his birth date as August 16, 1882
and his occupation as self-employed farmer. His nearest relative was Bertha E. Dinkins (Wife) of RFD A94, Woodlake, Tulare
County, California. He was short and stout, with blue eyes and black hair.
(Race: White)
Fayete Josh Denkins, age 37, of Oakland, California, registered for the
WWI Draft on September 12, 1918 at Division #1, City Hall, Oakland, California. He gave his birth date as July 11, 1881 and
his occupation as laborer at Shipley Ship Yard. His nearest relative was Bertha Denkins of 1494 5th St., Oakland, Alameda
County, California. He was tall and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair.
(Race: Negro)
Charlie Edward Dinkins, age 42, of Salida, Colorado, registered for the
WWI Draft on September 12, 1918 at Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. He gave his birth date as May 5, 1876 and his occupation
as Steward at the Elks Home. His nearest relative was Margaret M. Dinkins (Wife) of 129 I St., Salida, Colorado. He was of
medium height and build, with blue eyes and dark hair.
(Race: White)
Roy Edward Dinkins, age 18, of Salida, Colorado, registered for the WWI
Draft on September 12, 1918 at Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado. He gave his birth date as machinist for the D&RG Railroad.
His nearest relative was Charlie E. Dinkins (Father) of 129 I St., Salida, Colorado.
(Race: White)
Luther Martin Dinkins, age 18, of Washington, DC, registered for the
WWI Draft on September 12, 1918 at Division #3, District of Columbia. He gave his birth date as September 1, 1900 and his
occupation as clerk, empoyed by the US Government, City Department of Labor. His nearest relative was Rev. John B. Dinkins
of 944 27th St., NW City. He was of medium height and build, with brown eyes and black hair.
(Race: Negro)
M. Dinkins, age 44, of 1237 27th St. Washington, DC, registered for the
WWI Draft on September 12, 1918 at Division #7, District of Columbia. He gave his birth date as February 7, 1874 and his occupation
as laborer for Turner Con? Co. of 19 13th St. NW. His nearest relative was Emma Dinkins of Eastover, South Carolina. He was
of medium height and build, with dark brown eyes and black hair.
(Race: Negro)
Benjamin Dinkin, age 45, of 2301 Champlain St., Washington, DC, registered
for the WWI Draft on September 12, 1918 at Division #9, District of Columbia. He gave his birth date as September 15, 1872
and his occupation as Grocer/Owner. His nearest relative was Mrs. Slate Dinkins of 2301 Champlain St. He was of medium height
and build, with gray eyes and brown hair. The Registrar noted that he doubted the month and day of Benjamin's birth.
(Race:
White)
NOTE 1: Benjamin Denkin and his family are listed on the 1910 census
in Pct. 3, Washington DC. He was age 37, born Russia, and had a grocery store. He immigrated in 1904.
NOTE 2:
Slate Dinkin, female, age 25, married, departed from Bremen, Germany aboard the SS Cassel on June 22, 1905 and arrived in
Baltimore, Maryland on July 5, 1905. She had $5 in her possession and was going to join or visit her father, R. Dinkin. Her
ticket was paid by her husband. She had never been to the US before and her last residence was Russia. She was traveling with
two daughters, Rebeka, age 3, and Elke, age 11 months.
Race: Hebrew
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