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1714 - 1783 (69 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Jr. Thomas Watkins 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:
- 2. Francis Watkins 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.
- 3. Susannah Watkins was born in 1744 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died in 1814 in Charlotte County, VA.
- 4. Joel Joseph Watkins was born on 20 May 1739 in Powhatan County, VA; died on 2 Jan 1820 in Charlotte County, VA.
- 5. Henry Watkins was born about 1730; died before 20 Jan 1799 in Prince Edward County, VA.
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Generation: 2
2. | Francis Watkins (1.Thomas1) 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:
- 6. Elizabeth Watkins was born on 6 Dec 1769; died in Apr 1832 in Shelby County, KY.
- 7. Henry Edward Watkins 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.
- 8. Selina Ann Watkins was born on 6 Jun 1788 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in 1864 in Mecklenberg County, VA.
- 9. Agnes Woodson Watkins was born on 28 Feb 1774 in Prince Edward County, VA.
- 10. Frances Anderson Watkins was born on 22 Apr 1790 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in Prince Edward County, VA.
- 11. Joseph Watkins was born on 1 Apr 1786 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
- 12. Jr. Francis Watkins was born on 17 Mar 1776 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in Alabama, USA.
- 13. Benjamin Watkins was born about 1780 in Prince Edward County, VA; died in 1816 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
- 14. Richard Watkins was born on 1 Mar 1768; died in Tennessee.
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3. | Susannah Watkins (1.Thomas1) 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]
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4. | Joel Joseph Watkins (1.Thomas1) 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:
- 19. Mary W. Watkins was born on 30 Oct 1766 in Virginia, USA.
- 20. William Morton Watkins 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.
- 21. Henry Anderson Watkins was born in 1771; died in 1849.
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Generation: 3
20. | William Morton Watkins (4.Joel2, 1.Thomas1) 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. Notes:
DAR # 593761 and # 502396
DAR papers for Mary E. Miller; also #548112
Died:
"Do Well", Charlotte Co., VA
William married Elizabeth Woodson Venable on 6 Dec 1799 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Woodson Venable and Mary Scott Carrington) was born on 11 May 1782 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA of America; died on 7 Apr 1858 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA of America; was buried in Saxe, Charlotte, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Richard Venable Watkins was born in 1812 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died in 1890 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Halifax County, Virginia, USA.
- 47. Samuel Venable Watkins was born on 17 Oct 1805 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Mar 1872 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA; was buried in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA.
- 48. William Joel Watkins was born on 4 Jan 1808 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Aug 1884 in Saint Augustine, St Johns, Florida, USA; was buried in Saint Augustine, St Johns, Florida, USA.
- 49. Thomas Watkins was born on 5 Jun 1816 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1901 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Saxe, Charlotte, Virginia, USA.
- 50. Isaac Read Watkins was born on 27 Jun 1821 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Dec 1885 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United, States, America; was buried in Saxe, Charlotte, Virginia, USA.
- 51. Mary Carrington Carrington was born on 23 Sep 1803 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Dec 1887 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clarksville, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.
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Generation: 4
44. | John Richard Edmunds (18.Martha3, 3.Susannah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 26 Aug 1812; died on 8 May 1873. Notes:
John Richard Edmunds was a wealthy man before the Civil War, a staunch sympathizer with the South, and among the many conspicuous services that he did was the building for the Confederate government that section of the Southern Railway lying between Danville and Greensboro. He owned many slaves and other property and was also a large landowner, building Redfield plantation. He attended the University of Virginia, 1828-32, receiving a Bachelor of Laws degree. He married Mildred Coles in 1836 and lived at "Redfield", Halifax County, Virginia.
Died:
"Elm Hill", VA
John married Mildred Carrington Coles in Jan 1836 in Virginia, USA. Mildred (daughter of Isaac Howell Coles and Mildred Lightfoot Carrington) was born on 1 Mar 1820; died on 28 Dec 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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47. | Samuel Venable Watkins (20.William3, 4.Joel2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 17 Oct 1805 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Mar 1872 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA; was buried in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA. Notes:
DAR # 593761 and # 502396
Samuel married Louisa M. Scott on 13 Jun 1827. Louisa was born in 1810 in Halifax County, VA; died on 27 Jan 1875 in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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48. | William Joel Watkins (20.William3, 4.Joel2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Jan 1808 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 10 Aug 1884 in Saint Augustine, St Johns, Florida, USA; was buried in Saint Augustine, St Johns, Florida, USA. |
49. | Thomas Watkins (20.William3, 4.Joel2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 5 Jun 1816 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 26 Sep 1901 in Halifax County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Saxe, Charlotte, Virginia, USA. |
50. | Isaac Read Watkins (20.William3, 4.Joel2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 27 Jun 1821 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Dec 1885 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United, States, America; was buried in Saxe, Charlotte, Virginia, USA. |
51. | Mary Carrington Carrington (20.William3, 4.Joel2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 23 Sep 1803 in Charlotte County, Virginia, USA; died on 4 Dec 1887 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Clarksville, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA. |
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