Hiram Watts (1832–1911) was born in Scott, Virginia, United States and died in Barber, Kansas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hiram Patton Watts 1832–1911

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Sep 1832 · Scott, Virginia, United States

Died 5 Jan 1911 · Barber, Kansas, United States

Father Joseph Watts

Mother Nancy Speers

Spouse Anna Ann Thornsberry

Children Amanda Watts, Henry Watts, Joseph Watts, Margaret Maggie Watts, Maryvirginia Watts, Nancy Watts, Sarah Fannie Watts, William M Watts

Siblings Henderson Watts, Joshua Watts, Mahala J Watts, Ruth Watts

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, … U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Pattie Gilmore Foster

Children

Amanda Watts

Henry Watts

Joseph Watts

Margaret Maggie Watts

Biography

In 1832, Hiram Patton Watts entered the world in Scott, Virginia, United States, born to joseph watts and nancy speers. In 1850, Hiram Patton Watts resided in Western District, Scott, Virginia. In 1860, Hiram Patton Watts resided in Neosho, Morris, Kansas Territory, United States. Hiram Patton Watts married anna ann thornsberry, patsy gilmore, pattie gilmore foster, and had children including amanda watts, henry watts, joseph watts, margaret maggie watts, maryvirginia watts, nancy watts, sarah fannie watts, william m watts. Hiram Patton Watts passed away in 1911 in Barber, Kansas, United States.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
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Military U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

Life Timeline

1832

Birth of Hiram Patton Watts in Scott, Virginia, United States

Birth

1850

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Western District, Scott, Virginia

Residence

1860

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Neosho, Morris, Kansas Territory, United States

Residence

1863

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Morris, Kansas, United States

Residence

1875

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Neosho, Morris, Kansas

Residence

1880

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Warren, Morris, Kansas, United States

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1900

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Cedar, Barber, Kansas

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1910

Hiram Patton Watts resided here in Cedar, Barber, Kansas

Residence

1911

Death of Hiram Patton Watts in Barber, Kansas, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hiram Watts

This ancestor line traces from Benenden, Kent, England (1449) to Scott, Virginia, United States (1832) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hiram Watts (1832–1911) was born in Scott, Virginia, United States and died in Barber, Kansas, United States. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hiram 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 13 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.
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