Frances C. Jenkins (née, Wiles; April 13, 1826 – December 14, 1915) was an American evangelist, Quaker minister, and social reformer, involved in the temperance and suffrage movements of the day.

[1] There were 12 siblings: Elizabeth, Thomas, William, Keziah, Daniel, Martha, Nathan, Rhoda, Luke, Nancy, Ester, and Anna.

[1] She married young, in 1843, and consequently did not finish her education, though she continued studying after marriage, with interests in medicine and theology.

She became so efficient in various kinds of church work and so devoted as a Bible student that the Society of Friends recognized her ability and, at the age of 26, recorded her a minister of the gospel.

[1] In various places in Eastern Illinois, Jenkins spent much time in home missionary work.

She also visited Rochdale and Oldham, having amongst other services attended a meeting at the John Ashworth’s "Chapel for the Destitute".

They had 11 children: Anderson, Elizabeth, Rhoda, Eli, Martha, Thomas, Lydia, Luke, Stella, Eva, and Anna.