Tobias Jenkins was one of two Members of the Parliament of England for the constituency of York between 1694 and 1705.
His paternal grandfather, Sir Henry Jenkins was also MP for Boroughbridge.
Tobias was defeated by Robert Fairfax, but was successful in the same contest in 1715.
First to Lady Mary Paulet, daughter of Charles, Duke of Bolton.
Elizabeth and Mary, who married Sir Henry Goodricke, 4th Baronet of Ribston, in York Minster on 26 April 1707.