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Christopher Watkins Sr 1732–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1732

Birth Location: Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 Nov 1822

Death Location: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Watkins

Mother: Elizabeth Pride

Spouse(s): Mary Thomas

Children(s): James Watkins, Joseph Watkins

In 1732, Christopher Watkins Sr entered the world in Henrico County, Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Watkins And Elizabeth Pride. In 1780, Christopher Watkins Sr resided in Anson County, North Carolina, USA. Christopher Watkins Sr married Mary Jane Thomas, and had children including James Watkins, Joseph Watkins. Christopher Watkins Sr passed away in 1822 in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1732, Christopher Watkins Sr entered the world in Henrico County, Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Watkins And Elizabeth Pride.
  • In 1780, Christopher Watkins Sr resided in Anson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Christopher Watkins Sr married Mary Jane Thomas, and had children including James Watkins, Joseph Watkins.
  • Christopher Watkins Sr passed away in 1822 in Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Watkins
1678–1760
Birth Location: Powhatan County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Pride
1686–1740
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Thomas
1737–1817
Birth Location: Queen Anne's County, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

James Watkins
1770–1840
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
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Joseph Watkins
1750–1829
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Christopher Sr's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Sr
1732–1822
Birth Place: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Watkins
1678–1760
Powhatan County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Pride
1686–1740
Grandparents
Henry (Watkins) II
1638–1713
Wales
Katherine (Rachel) Pride
1642–1703
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry I
1585–1658
Alice Moslin
1616–1644
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Watkins
1555–1624
Mary Thompson
1560–1650

Christopher Sr's Descendants

1.
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Christopher (Watkins) Sr (1732–06 Nov 1822) m. Mary (Jane) Thomas (1737–Jul 1817)
  1. 1. James Watkins 1770–1840 m. Phoebe DeJarnette 1778–1840
    1. 1. Mumford (DeJarnette) Watkins 1801–1849 m. Sarah (Ann) Covington 1799–1841 m. Charlotte (Richardson) Curtis 1820–1895
      1. 1. Calvin (Coriolanos) Watkins 1837–1884 m. Sarah (W) Kelly 1837–
        1. 1. William (Martin) Watkins 1865–1933 m. Rilla (Ann) Stegall 1874–1945
        2. 2. Leonidas Watkins 1873–
        3. 3. John Watkins 1871–
        4. 4. Nancy Watkins 1868–
        5. 5. Dora Watkins 1878–
        6. 6. Susan Watkins 1870–
      2. 2. John (D Fletcher) Watkins 1828–1883 m. Albertine (A) Watkins 1832–1927
        1. 1. Hugh (David) Watkins 1875–1912
        2. 2. Mary (F) Watkins 1869–1891
        3. 3. Phoebe Watkins 1861–1889
        4. 4. John (Thomas) Watkins 1870–1928
        5. 5. Robert (Calvin) Watkins 1866–1941
        6. 6. Ellena Watkins 1864–1932
        7. 7. Young (A) Watkins 1873–1884
        8. 8. William (Mumford) Watkins 1852–1932
        9. 9. Ruth (O) Watkins 1855–1897
        10. 10. Martha (L) Watkins 1857–1927
        11. 11. Sarah Watkins 1855–
        12. 12. Joseph (Washington) Watkins 1869–1898 m. Julia (A) McBride 1860–1903
        13. 13. Young (A) Watkins 1873–1884
      3. 3. Phoebe (Jane) Watkins 1830–1909 m. George (Washington) Allen 1822–1882
      4. 4. Joseph (Covington) Watkins 1835–1854
      5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Watkins 1842–1917 m. Susan (Elmira) Henry 1842–1916
        1. 1. James (Curtis) Watkins 1880–1973
        2. 2. Susan (E) Watkins 1871–1958 m. James (W) Redfern 1871–1941
        3. 3. William (Eugene) Watkins 1867–1911
        4. 4. Phoebe (L) Watkins 1873–1952
        5. 5. Sara (Alice) Watkins 1875–1930 m. John (Daniel) Covington 1866–1943
        6. 6. Watkins 1878–1878
        7. 7. Robert (B) Watkins 1864–1889
        8. 8. Mary (Charlotte) Watkins 1869–1964
    2. 2. John (Fletcher) Watkins 1794–1859 m. Sarah Ratcliffe 1800–1852
      1. 1. Frances (E) Watkins 1832– m. Thomas (H Turner) Dr. 1823–1885
        1. 1. William (Thompson) Turner 1872–1950
      2. 2. John (Ratcliff) Watkins 1840–1877 m. Mary (Frances) Washburn 1850–1926
        1. 1. Minor (Elizabeth) Watkins 1867–1871
        2. 2. Mattie Watkins 1869–1950
        3. 3. John (Lee) Watkins 1874–1962
      3. 3. Mary (Ann DeJarnette) Watkins 1822–1906
    3. 3. Calvin (Gaston) Watkins 1808–1839
  2. 2. Joseph Watkins 1750–1829

Christopher Sr's Timeline

3 Records

1732
1732
Birth of Christopher Watkins Sr in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
1780
1780
Age 48
Christopher Watkins Sr resided here in Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
1822
06 Nov 1822
Age 90
Death of Christopher Watkins Sr in Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Henrico County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Series: General Assembly; Box: Apr - May 1780 [North Carolina State Archives]; Call Number: Folder: Petitions JP; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Nov 1822
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1751-1962, Also Contains A Few Family Sketches; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County); Probate Place: Anson, North Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wadesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1751-1962, Also Contains A Few Family Sketches; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Anson County); Probate Place: Anson, North Carolina
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