Who was George Watkins?

George Watkins (1828–1915) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Easttown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 33 generations of this lineage.

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George Travis Watkins 1828–1915

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1828 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died 14 May 1915 · Easttown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father William Watkins

Mother Henretta Maria Purdom

Siblings Ann C Watkins, Henry Watkins, James Watkins, John Leonard Watkins, Laura Victoria Watkins, Lydia Isabella Watkins, Martha Lydia Watkins, Mary Ellen Watkins, Richard R Watkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Watkins

Henretta Maria Purdom

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of George Travis Watkins began in 1828 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. George Travis Watkins passed away in 1915 in Easttown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1828

Birth of George Travis Watkins in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Birth

1915

Death of George Travis Watkins in Easttown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Watkins

This ancestor line traces from St Saveur, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Baltimore, Maryland, USA (1828) across 33 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Watkins (1828–1915) was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and died in Easttown, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 33 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.