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DAVID ABBOTT (AB) JENKINS
He set numerous world's unlimited automobile records on Utah's Salt Flats during 1932-1956. Many of them were with
MORMON METEOR III.
Ab Jenkins was born in Spanish Fork, Utah, on 25 January 1883, son of Welsh immigrants. He was Mayor of Salt Lake City 1940 - 1943. He died 9 August 1956.
This bust of Ab Jenkins was sculpted by Jerry Anderson, Leeds, Utah, and has been provided by
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
Bust of Ab Jenkins and New Display of Mormon Meteor III dedicated by Bishop David Abbott (Ab) Jenkins II under auspices of Sons of Utah Pioneers with welcome by Governor Michael O Leavitt
21 October 1993
Utah State Capitol |