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Robert Watts 1724–1741

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Watts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 19 Apr 1724 · Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA
Died 20 Oct 1741 · Virginia, United States
Father Sir Watts (1690–1749)
Mother Esther Stone
Siblings Ann Watts, Benjamin Watts, Edward Watts, Elizabeth Watts, Esther Watts, Jacob Watts, John Watts, Mary Watts, Sarah Sally Watts, William Watts

Researchers connected through Robert Watts 1724–1741

and 3 more tree owners connected with Robert Watts 1724–1741

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Watts began in 1724 in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA. Robert Watts passed away in 1741 in Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Robert Watts in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA
Birth
1741
Death of Robert Watts in Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Watts

This ancestor line traces from Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1000) to Jamestown, James City, Virginia, United States (1724) across 16 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Watts (1724–1741) was born in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA and died in Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 16 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.

Robert Watts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Watts PTP
1724–1741
Jamestown, James City, Virginia, USA
Parents
Sir Thomas Robert Watts PTP
1690–1749
St Thomas, Culpepper, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Edward WATTS PTP
1620–1690
Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Robert Watts's Descendants

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Robert Watts PTP 1724–1741