YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Clarence Dillard Watkins 1880–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1880

Birth Location: Graves, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 27 May 1967

Death Location: Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Watkins

Mother: Mary Arant

Spouse(s): Matie Wallace

Children(s): Clara Watkins, Mallie Watkins, Glenn Watkins, Olie Watkins, Vera Watkins, James Watkins, Ray Watkins

In 1880, Clarence Dillard Watkins entered the world in Graves, Kentucky, USA, born to James Knox Watkins And Mary Alvatine Arant. In 1900, Clarence Dillard Watkins resided in Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Clarence Dillard Watkins resided in Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky, USA. Clarence Dillard Watkins married Matie Ellen Wallace, and had children including Clara Watkins, Glenn Watkins, James Allen Watkins, Mallie Louise Watkins, Olie A Watkins, Ray Watkins, Vera May Watkins. Clarence Dillard Watkins passed away in 1967 in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Clarence Watkins
CW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1880, Clarence Dillard Watkins entered the world in Graves, Kentucky, USA, born to James Knox Watkins And Mary Alvatine Arant.
  • In 1900, Clarence Dillard Watkins resided in Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Clarence Dillard Watkins resided in Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky, USA.
  • Clarence Dillard Watkins married Matie Ellen Wallace, and had children including Clara Watkins, Glenn Watkins, James Allen Watkins, Mallie Louise Watkins, Olie A Watkins, Ray Watkins, Vera May Watkins.
  • Clarence Dillard Watkins passed away in 1967 in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Watkins
1845–1918
Birth Location: Graves County, Kentucky
JW
Mary Arant
1846–1918
Birth Location: Murray, Calloway, Kentucky, United States
MA

Spouses(s)

Matie Wallace
1879–1952
Birth Location: Kentucky
MW

Children(s)

Clara Watkins
1908–1989
Birth Location: Kentucky
CW
Mallie Watkins
1914–1914
Birth Location: Kentucky
MW
Glenn Watkins
1918–1965
Birth Location: Kentucky
GW
Olie Watkins
1910–1925
Birth Location: Kentucky
OW
Vera Watkins
1905–1980
Birth Location: Kentucky
VW
James Watkins
1904–1955
Birth Location: Kentucky
JW
Ray Watkins
1921–1986
Birth Location: Kentucky
RW

Clarence Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Clarence Watkins
1880–1967
Birth Place: Graves, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Knox Watkins
1845–1918
Graves County, Kentucky
Mary (Alvatine) Arant
1846–1918
Murray, Calloway, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
William (Elisha) Watkins
1808–1848
Columbiana, Mahoning, OH, USA
Henrietta Perkins
1813–
Tennessee, United States
James (B) Arant
1819–1864
, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Nancy (N) Staton
1826–1893
, , Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Clarence Watkins's Descendants

1.
CW
Clarence (Dillard) Watkins (Jan 1880–27 May 1967) m. Matie (Ellen) Wallace (22 Jan 1879–2 March 1952)
  1. 1. Clara Watkins 1908–1989 m. Joeseph (Franklin) Pennebaker 1901–1934 m. Joseph Schimmel 1886–1955
    1. 1. Willie (Louise) Pennibaker 1924–1988 m. Robert (Earl) Madden 1918–1978
      1. 1. Joseph (Earl) Madden 1941–1985
      2. 2. Garry (Lynn) Madden 1951–1994
      3. 3. Jerry (Louis) Madden 1944–1944
    2. 2. Baby Pennebaker 1928–1928
    3. 3. Dorthy (A) Keeling 1930–2005
    4. 4. Larry (Bennett) Schimmel 1948–2012
    5. 5. Unnamed 1922–1922
  2. 2. Mallie (Louise) Watkins 1914–1914
  3. 3. Glenn Watkins 1918–1965
  4. 4. Olie (A) Watkins 1910–1925
  5. 5. Vera (May) Watkins 1905–1980 m. Otis (Wilson) Willie 1901–1993
    1. 1. Frankie Willie 1924–
  6. 6. James (Allen) Watkins 1904–1955 m. Pearl Watkins 1908–1999
    1. 1. Clarence (W) Watkins 1924–1955
    2. 2. Ewin (Edison) Watkins 1927–1981
    3. 3. James (Allen Watkins) Jr 1929–2002
  7. 7. Ray Watkins 1921–1986 m. Mary (Inez) Stafford 1924–1959
    1. 1. Jerry (Don) Watkins 1942–2012
    2. 2. Ina (Ray) Watkins 1947–2014

Clarence Watkins's Timeline

6 Records

1880
Jan 1880
Birth of Clarence Dillard Watkins in Graves, Kentucky, USA
Graves, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Clarence Dillard Watkins resided here in Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Clarence Dillard Watkins resided here in Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky, USA
Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Clarence Dillard Watkins resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Clarence Dillard Watkins resided here in Calvert City, Kentucky
Calvert City, Kentucky
1967
27 May 1967
Age 87
Death of Clarence Dillard Watkins in Calvert City, Marshall, Kentucky, United States
Calvert City, Marshall, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1880
    Event Place: Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 240
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky; Roll: T625_590; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 165
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1056; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0586; FHL microfilm: 2340791
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0103
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 3, Marshall, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1374504
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 8, Graves, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0103

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Calvert, Marshall, Kentucky; Roll: T625_590; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 165

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1056; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0586; FHL microfilm: 2340791

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Calvert City, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 240

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1967
    Event Place: Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Clarence Dillard Watkins 1967

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1967
    Event Place: Calvert City, Marshall, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Clarence Watkins

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE