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Bertha Florence Watkins 1879–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1879

Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 31 Dec 1950

Death Location: Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Watkins

Mother: Elizabeth Lasley

Spouse(s): John Ochiltree

Children(s):

In 1879, Bertha Florence Watkins entered the world in Putnam County, Indiana, USA, born to John Henry Watkins And Elizabeth Lida Jane Lasley. In 1880, Bertha Florence Watkins resided in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Bertha Florence Watkins resided in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA. Bertha Florence Watkins married John Calvin Ochiltree. Bertha Florence Watkins passed away in 1950 in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Bertha Florence Watkins entered the world in Putnam County, Indiana, USA, born to John Henry Watkins And Elizabeth Lida Jane Lasley.
  • In 1880, Bertha Florence Watkins resided in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Bertha Florence Watkins resided in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • Bertha Florence Watkins married John Calvin Ochiltree.
  • Bertha Florence Watkins passed away in 1950 in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Watkins
1843–1899
Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
JW
Elizabeth Lasley
1846–1913
Birth Location: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
EL

Spouses(s)

John Ochiltree
1870–1942
Birth Location: Fayette, Indiana
JO

Children(s)

Bertha Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Watkins
1879–1950
Birth Place: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Parents
John Henry Watkins
1843–1899
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Elizabeth ('Lida' Jane) Lasley
1846–1913
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Hendley (Snead) Watkins
1816–1870
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Mary Grantham
1821–
Indiana, USA
Joseph (D.) Lasley
1823–1909
Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA
Mary Lasley
1822–1851
Putnam County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Lasley
1780–1868
Sally Case
1789–1850
Moses Whitecotton
1777–1849
Sarah Ploughe
1788–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Case
1757–1809
Delilah Green
1760–1832
James Whitecotton
1750–1844
Ruth Hudspeth
1750–1784
Elias Ploughe
1762–1843
Hannah
1766–1816

Bertha Watkins's Timeline

9 Records

1879
15 Oct 1879
Birth of Bertha Florence Watkins in Putnam County, Indiana, USA
Putnam County, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Greencastle Ward 2, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Greencastle Ward 2, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Greencastle Ward 4, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Greencastle Ward 4, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana
Connersville, Fayette, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 71
Bertha Florence Watkins resided here in Connersville, Indiana, USA
Connersville, Indiana, USA
1950
31 Dec 1950
Age 71
Death of Bertha Florence Watkins in Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1879
    Event Place: Putnam County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T627_1042; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 21-5
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greencastle Ward 4, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T625_461; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 77; Image: 802
    [3] New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Louisiana State Archives; Baton Rouge, LA; Year Range: 1937-1952
    [4] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 306; Family History Film: 1254306; Page: 345B; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 0153
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 399; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240399
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greencastle Ward 2, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T624_375; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374388
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 306; Family History Film: 1254306; Page: 345B; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 0153

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 399; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1240399

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greencastle Ward 2, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greencastle Ward 2, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T624_375; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374388

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greencastle Ward 4, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Greencastle Ward 4, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T625_461; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 77; Image: 802

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T627_1042; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 21-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Roll: T627_1042; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 21-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Connersville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fayette, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1950
    Event Place: Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Louisiana State Archives; Baton Rouge, LA; Year Range: 1937-1952
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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