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Henry Watkins

Henry Watkins

Male 1638 - 1714  (76 years)

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  1. 1.  Henry WatkinsHenry Watkins was born in 1638 in Talgarth, Brecknockchire, Wales; died on 7 Feb 1713/14 in Malvern Hills, Henrico County, VA.

    Notes:

    Source: The Curd Family in America, The Tuttle Publishing Co.

    Henry Watkins of Henrico Co., Va, presumably the immigrant ancestor was b. in 1638. He was a Quaker and member of the Society of Friends, a fact that caused him at times to clash with the ruling authorities in Virginia. In the list of heads of families in Henrico County, 1679, he is listed as head of family with three tithables and shown as living in the vicinity of Turkey Island. In 1679 he received a patent for 170 acres of land on the north side of James River in Henrico Co. adjoining land of John Lewis, Mr. Cocke, and Mr. Beauchamp, and touching the 'three runs' of Turkey Island Creek (patent book 7, p. 17). In July 1690 he purchased of Lyonel Morris 360 acres of land in varina parish, Henrico Co., on the south side of Chickahominy Swamp, and in October of the same year he patented 60 acres of land "adjoining his own land and touching a run of Turkey Island Creek." In 1699 he subscribed 500 pounds of tobacco towards building the Friends meetinghouse at Curls and in 1703 he paid 50 pounds of tobacco towards finishing the building. He was the father of at least seven childred and in 1692 deeded his land in Henrico to his five sons. To William, Joseph and Edward he deeded each 120 acres of land on the south side of Chickahominy Swamp, to Henry the 'track of land on which his father then lived" acreage not given, and to Thomas 200 acres on the 'three runs.' We quote from William Clayton Torrence, "Beginnings of the Families of Henrico," as follows:

    One of the most interesting families in Virginia from the point of view of economic, social and political development is the distinguished family of which Henry Watkins is the immigrant ancestor.

    1704 Quit Rents of Virginia lists Henry Sr. with 100 acres in Henrico County.

    Family/Spouse: Katherine Pride. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rachel Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1664 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died before 1729 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.
    2. 3. Thomas Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1662.
    3. 4. Henry Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1660 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1714 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Rachel Griffin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rachel WatkinsRachel Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born about 1664 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died before 1729 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    DEATH: Not mentioned in Robert's will, so assumed dead by 1729.

    Rachel married Jr. Robert Woodson, Jr on 12 Feb 1710/11 in Henrico Meeting House, Henrico County, VA. Robert (son of Robert Woodson and Elizabeth Ferris) was born in 1660 in Curles, Henrico, Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1729 in Curles, Henrico, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1713 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died about 1784 in Virginia, USA.
    2. 6. Jonathan Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1711; died in 1712/1801.
    3. 7. Judith Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1715 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1729/1809.

  2. 3.  Thomas WatkinsThomas Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born about 1662.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Pride. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Susannah Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1706 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died after 1759 in Powhatan County, VA.
    2. 9. Elizabeth Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1712 in Cumberland, Cumberland County, VA; died before 22 Mar 1802 in Cumberland County, VA.
    3. 10. Jr. Thomas Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1714; died in Nov 1783 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

  3. 4.  Henry WatkinsHenry Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born in 1660 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1714 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Elizabeth WoodsonElizabeth Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Rachel2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1713 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died about 1784 in Virginia, USA.

    Family/Spouse: John Knight. John (son of John Knight and Elizabeth Jordan Epps) was born about 1707; died before 12 Mar 1772 in Lunenburg County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Jonathan Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1731 in Lunenburg County, VA; died in Nov 1809 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.

  2. 6.  Jonathan WoodsonJonathan Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Rachel2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1711; died in 1712/1801.

  3. 7.  Judith WoodsonJudith Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (2.Rachel2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1715 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1729/1809.

    Judith married John Cooke in 1729/1762. John was born in 1698/1718; died in 1732/1804. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 8.  Susannah WatkinsSusannah Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1706 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died after 1759 in Powhatan County, VA.

    Susannah married Joseph Woodson about 1724. Joseph (son of Benjamin Lewis Woodson and Sarah Porter) was born about 1704 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died before 15 Sep 1791 in Powhatan County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Mary Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1734 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1748/1828.
    2. 13. Elizabeth Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1728 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1729/1822.

  5. 9.  Elizabeth WatkinsElizabeth Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1712 in Cumberland, Cumberland County, VA; died before 22 Mar 1802 in Cumberland County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 3 Feb 1800, Cumberland County, VA
    • Probate: 22 Mar 1803, Cumberland County, VA

    Notes:

    It is doubtful that she married Benjamin Woodson. Her will does not mention any Woodson children.

    Elizabeth married Jr. Benjamin Woodson about 1730. Benjamin (son of Benjamin Lewis Woodson and Sarah Porter) was born about 1702 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died before 19 Aug 1735 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Thomas Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1730 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1774/1822.
    2. 15. Jacob Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1732 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA.
    3. 16. Elizabeth Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1735 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1749/1829.

    Elizabeth married William S. Daniel about 1744. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 10.  Jr. Thomas WatkinsJr. Thomas Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1714; died in Nov 1783 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    Thomas was afterwards known as "Thomas Watkins of Chickahominy." In 1899, a small paper-covered pamphlet was printed in Henderson, NC bearing the title: "A catalogue of the Descendants of THOMAS WATKINS of Chickahominy, Va." by Francis N. Watkins of Prince Edward Co, VA. The author printed it for circulation among friends. Francis wrote that Thomas "resided near Bottom's Bridge...my limited knowledge of him was derived from the late Mr. Leigh". Leigh recalled "I have heard very full accounts from my mother...that he was a man of the highest respectability from every point of view, & in particular, a man of the most indefatigible industry. He reared a large family of children with limited means... I have seen his will, & find evidence of a very affectionate regard among the children for the wishes of their father, & of their great integrity.

    Birth:
    "Chickahominy", Henrico Co., VA

    Thomas married Frances Ann Anderson in 1733 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. Frances was born about 1715 in Chesterfield County, VA; died about 1783 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Francis Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1745 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died after 9 Apr 1826 in Popular Hill, Prince Edward County, VA; was buried in Popular Hill, Prince Edward County, VA.
    2. 18. Susannah Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1814 in Charlotte County, VA.
    3. 19. Joel Joseph Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1739 in Powhatan County, VA; died on 2 Jan 1820 in Charlotte County, VA.
    4. 20. Henry Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1730; died before 20 Jan 1799 in Prince Edward County, VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Jonathan KnightJonathan Knight Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth3, 2.Rachel2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1731 in Lunenburg County, VA; died in Nov 1809 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.

    Jonathan married Judith Woodson in 1757 in St. James Northam, Goochland County, VA. Judith (daughter of Jr. Joseph Woodson and Elizabeth Parsons) was born about 1741 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1821 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Mary Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1778 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 21 Oct 1851 in Culleoka, Maury County, TN; was buried .
    2. 22. William Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1758 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Nov 1839 in Bedford County, TN.
    3. 23. John Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1843 in Smith County, TN.
    4. 24. Elizabeth Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1760 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1823 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.
    5. 25. Woodson Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1763 in Grandville County, NC; died in 1809 in Mecklenburg County, VA.
    6. 26. Rachel Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1765 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1847 in Nottoway County, VA.
    7. 27. Sarah Woodson Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.
    8. 28. Judith Woodson Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died in 1817.
    9. 29. Jonathan Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1775 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA; died after Jul 1821 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.

  2. 12.  Mary WoodsonMary Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Susannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1734 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1748/1828.

    Mary married Poindexter Mosby in 1743 in Powhatan County, VA. Poindexter (son of Benjamin Mosby and Mary Poindexter) was born in 1725 in New Kent County, Virginia, USA; died in 1757/1816. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Daniel Mosby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1745 in Cumberland County, VA; died in 1769/1836.
    2. 31. Lucy Mosby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1747; died in 1748/1841.
    3. 32. Littleberry Mosby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1751 in Cumberland County, VA; died in 1752/1841.
    4. 33. Francis Mosby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1753; died in 1754/1847.
    5. 34. Robert Mosby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1754 in Cumberland County, VA; died in 1790/1845.
    6. 35. Clarissa Mosby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1744.

  3. 13.  Elizabeth WoodsonElizabeth Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (8.Susannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1728 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1729/1822.

  4. 14.  Thomas WoodsonThomas Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1730 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1774/1822.

    Notes:

    They are second cousins once removed.

    Thomas married Mary Woodson on 27 Dec 1751 in St James Northam, Goochland County, VA. Mary (daughter of Jr. Joseph Woodson and Elizabeth Parsons) was born about 1739 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died before 1767. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Jacob Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761 in St. James Northam, Goochland County, VA.
    2. 37. Judith Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1771 in St. James Northam, Goochland County, VA.
    3. 38. Elizabeth Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1758 in St. James Northam, Goochland County, VA; died before 1792.
    4. 39. Stephen Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.

  5. 15.  Jacob WoodsonJacob Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1732 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA.

    Jacob married Susannah Brooks about 1753. Susannah was born est 1713/1738. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Jr. Jacob Woodson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1761 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA; died in 1848 in Johnson Springs, Goochland County, VA.

  6. 16.  Elizabeth WoodsonElizabeth Woodson Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1735 in Goochland, Goochland County, VA; died in 1749/1829.

    Elizabeth married Hull in 1749/1782. was born in 1718/1738; died in 1752/1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Francis WatkinsFrancis Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born on 15 Jul 1745 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died after 9 Apr 1826 in Popular Hill, Prince Edward County, VA; was buried in Popular Hill, Prince Edward County, VA.

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY: Member of the Committee of Safety of Prince Edward county, 1775.

    Francis married Agnes Woodson on 11 Jun 1765 in Prince Edward County, VA. Agnes (daughter of Jr. Richard Woodson and Anne Madeline Michaux) was born on 4 Oct 1748; died in Jul 1820 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Elizabeth Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1769; died in Apr 1832 in Shelby County, KY.
    2. 42. Henry Edward Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1782 in Prince Edward County, VA; died on 6 Aug 1856; was buried in Poplar Hill, Prince Edward County, VA.
    3. 43. Selina Ann Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1788 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in 1864 in Mecklenberg County, VA.
    4. 44. Agnes Woodson Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1774 in Prince Edward County, VA.
    5. 45. Frances Anderson Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1790 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in Prince Edward County, VA.
    6. 46. Joseph Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1786 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
    7. 47. Jr. Francis Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1776 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in Alabama, USA.
    8. 48. Benjamin Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1780 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in 1816 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
    9. 49. Richard Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1768; died in Tennessee.

  8. 18.  Susannah WatkinsSusannah Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1814 in Charlotte County, VA.

    Notes:

    The pamphlet about the Watkins family said Susanna possessed a "meek and quiet spirit" which so beautifully adorned her life, as described by her newphew. He wrote of her being remembered with great veneration and affection by the older people, & records that to her husband and children she was of priceless value. Her admiring newphew said he regarded the really notable achievement of her life was that she caught a very fine beau and married him! Francis writes, "But if Mrs. Morton had been a woman of no marked and distinctive character, the alliance with Colonel Morton brought much honor to her name." Susannah died some years before her husband.

    Susannah married William Morton on 29 Oct 1764. William (son of Joseph Morton and Agnes Woodson) was born on 27 Nov 1743; died on 29 Nov 1820 in Charlotte County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Mary Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1780; died in 1839.
    2. 51. Frances Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765; died in 1822.
    3. 52. II Joseph Morton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1789 in Charlotte County, VA; died on 16 Aug 1828.
    4. 53. Martha W. Morton  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 19.  Joel Joseph WatkinsJoel Joseph Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born on 20 May 1739 in Powhatan County, VA; died on 2 Jan 1820 in Charlotte County, VA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Between 1776 and 1782, Charlotte County, VA; Lt. Col. in the Charlotte Co. militia when Cornwallis invaded Virginia, and served until the surrender at Yorktown. Also served on the Committee of Safety

    Family/Spouse: Agnes Morton. Agnes (daughter of Joseph Morton and Agnes Woodson) was born on 26 Feb 1746/47; died in 1814 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Mary W. Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1766 in Virginia, USA.
    2. 55. William Morton Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1773 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 5 Feb 1865 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Saxe, Charlotte, Virginia, USA.
    3. 56. Henry Anderson Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1771; died in 1849.

  10. 20.  Henry WatkinsHenry Watkins Descendancy chart to this point (10.Thomas3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1730; died before 20 Jan 1799 in Prince Edward County, VA.

    Henry married Temperance Hughes on 28 Jan 1760 in Cumberland County, VA. Temperance was born in 1740. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 57. Thomas Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1761 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in 1797 in Prince Edward County, VA.
    2. 58. Martha Hughes Watkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1770 in Prince Edward County, VA; died before 1818 in Washington County, KY.


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