Born February 8, 1824, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew to manhood and received his education there, studied law and was admitted to the bar and engaged in practice in Pittsburgh. He came west to Iowa, and located in Dubuque April 17, 1851. Mr. Jennings engaged in the practice of law and after a short time, he became one of the editors of the Miners’ Express. After being an editor he engaged in the real estate business, the firm being Kinsy, David & Jennings. In 1857, Mr. Jennings again engaged in practice of law, the firm being McNulty and Jennings. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1859, and after his term expired, he was elected to the State Senate where he served for four years. While there he received in the Democratic caucus the complimentary vote of that body for United States Senator, but was not elected. Mr. Jennings was prominently identified with educational interests for many years, and was twice chosen President of the School Board, declining a re-election both times. He was elected City Auditor, and brought the records out of chaos and confusion. In August, 1851, Mr. Jennings was united in marriage to Miss Julia St. Vrain, of St. Genevieve, Missouri. They had seven children.
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