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Benjamin Watkins 1805–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England

Death Date: abt May 1861

Death Location: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England

Father: William Watkins

Mother: Elizabeth Sterry

Spouse(s): Eliza Watkins

Children(s): Edward Watkins, George Watkins, Alfred Watkins, Eliza Watkins

The story of Benjamin Watkins began in 1805 in Longhope, Gloucestershire, England. In 1851, Benjamin Watkins resided in Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England. In 1851, Benjamin Watkins was employed. Benjamin Watkins married Eliza Watkins, and had children including Alfred Watkins, Edward Watkins, Eliza Watkins, George Watkins. Benjamin Watkins passed away in 1861 in Longhope, Gloucestershire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Watkins began in 1805 in Longhope, Gloucestershire, England.
  • In 1851, Benjamin Watkins resided in Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England.
  • In 1851, Benjamin Watkins was employed.
  • Benjamin Watkins married Eliza Watkins, and had children including Alfred Watkins, Edward Watkins, Eliza Watkins, George Watkins.
  • Benjamin Watkins passed away in 1861 in Longhope, Gloucestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watkins
1753–1823
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Sterry
1765–1802
Birth Location: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Watkins
1813–1876
Birth Location: East Dean, Gloucestershire, England
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Children(s)

Edward Watkins
1844–1902
Birth Location: East Dean, Gloucestershire
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George Watkins
1841–
Birth Location: East Dean, Gloucestershire, England
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Alfred Watkins
1845–
Birth Location: East Dean, Gloucestershire
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Eliza Watkins
1847–
Birth Location: East Dean, Gloucestershire, England
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Benjamin Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Watkins
1805–1861
Birth Place: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
William Watkins
1753–1823
Elizabeth Sterry
1765–1802
Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
Joseph (George) Sterry
1730–1786
Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
Elizabeth Phillips
1735–1824
Great-Grandparents
George Sterry
1695–1771
Elizabeth Hampton
1698–1763
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sterry
1660–1727
Jane Pitstow
1664–
William Hampton
1672–

Benjamin Watkins's Descendants

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Benjamin Watkins (1805–abt May 1861) m. Eliza Watkins (1813–1876)
  1. 1. Edward Watkins 1844–1902 m. Annie Watkins 1848–1911
    1. 1. Mary (Jane) Rees 1869–1937 m. Harry Rees 1870–1940
      1. 1. Harold Rees 1903–1943 m. Jessie Moon 1907–1970
        1. 1. George Rees 1926–1975
        2. 2. Margaret (Mary) Rees 1933–2004
        3. 3. Eileen Rees 1943–1999 m. Richard Shelliker 1914–1975
        4. 4. Dennis Rees 1927–2005
      2. 2. Gladys (Maud) Rees 1892–1941
      3. 3. Lily (Annie Rosa) Rees 1893–1990
      4. 4. Louisa (Florence) Rees 1895–1973 m. Douglas (Smuin) Moon 1896–1984
        1. 1. Lorna Moon 1932–1978
        2. 2. Betty Moon 1928–1992
      5. 5. Victor Rees 1897–1946 m. Olive Bennett 1899–1980
      6. 6. Edward (Reginald) Rees 1899–1969
      7. 7. Walter (Henry) Rees 1901–1993 m. Winifred (Clara) Doble 1907–1995
      8. 8. Herbert (Norman) Rees 1904–1973
      9. 9. Nora (Gwendoline Watkins) Rees 1910–1984 m. John (Frederick Holthouse) Todd 1895–1950
    2. 2. Joseph (E) Watkins 1877–
    3. 3. Ralph Watkins 1871– m. Liviana Watkins 1865–
      1. 1. Blanche Watkins 1895–
      2. 2. Lizzie Watkins 1896–
      3. 3. Violet Watkins 1899–
      4. 4. Albert Watkins 1901–
      5. 5. Daisy Watkins 1903–
      6. 6. Sidney Watkins 1905–1968
      7. 7. Dorothy Watkins 1907–
    4. 4. George Watkins 1874–
    5. 5. John (Wm) Watkins 1878–
    6. 6. Louise Watkins 1881–
    7. 7. Lily Watkins 1887–
    8. 8. Edward Watkins 1887–
  2. 2. George Watkins 1841–
  3. 3. Alfred Watkins 1845– m. Catherine Watkins 1846–
    1. 1. Alfred (R) Watkins 1875–
    2. 2. William Watkins 1876–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Watkins 1881–
  4. 4. Eliza Watkins 1847–

Benjamin Watkins's Timeline

4 Records

1805
1805
Birth of Benjamin Watkins in Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
1851
1851
Age 46
Benjamin Watkins resided here in Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England
Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England
1851
1851
Age 46
Benjamin Watkins was employed
None
1861
abt May 1861
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Watkins in Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
Longhope, Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1959; Folio: 210; Page: 24; HouseHoldID: 2078729; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt May 1861
    Event Place: Longhope, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 - Findmypast, Volume: 6A; Page: 152; Line number: 1; Record set: England & Wales deaths 1837-2007; Subcategory: Deaths & burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1959; Folio: 210; Page: 24; HouseHoldID: 2078729; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1851
    Record Source: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1959; Folio: 210; Page: 24; HouseHoldID: 2078729; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Westbury On Severn, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast, Archive reference: HO107; Piece number: 1959; Folio: 210; Page: 24; HouseHoldID: 2078729; Record set: 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United Kingdom
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