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Cornelia Watson 1857–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1857

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 28 Dec 1887

Death Location: Long Pine, Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Watson

Mother: Mary Griggs

Spouse(s): Sidney Sturdivant

Children(s): Jule Sturdivant, Homer Sturdivant, Lessie Sturdivant, Sam Sturdivant, Eugene Sturdivant, Fannie Sturdivant, Laura Sturdivant, Rebecca Sturdivant, Sarah Sturdivant, Lonnie Sturdivant, Sandy Sturdivant, Lizzie Studivant

The story of Cornelia Watson began in 1857 in North Carolina. In 1900, Cornelia Watson resided in Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA. Cornelia Watson married Sidney J Sturdivant, and had children including Eugene Sturdivant, Fannie Sturdivant, Homer Sturdivant, Jule Sturdivant, Laura J Sturdivant, Lessie Sturdivant, Lizzie Studivant, Lonnie Sturdivant, Rebecca Sturdivant, Sam Sturdivant, Sandy Sturdivant, Sarah Sturdivant. Cornelia Watson passed away in 1887 in Long Pine, Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Cornelia Watson began in 1857 in North Carolina.
  • In 1900, Cornelia Watson resided in Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Cornelia Watson married Sidney J Sturdivant, and had children including Eugene Sturdivant, Fannie Sturdivant, Homer Sturdivant, Jule Sturdivant, Laura J Sturdivant, Lessie Sturdivant, Lizzie Studivant, Lonnie Sturdivant, Rebecca Sturdivant, Sam Sturdivant, Sandy Sturdivant, Sarah Sturdivant.
  • Cornelia Watson passed away in 1887 in Long Pine, Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Watson
1834–1899
Birth Location: Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
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Mary Griggs
1834–1913
Birth Location: Gulledge Township, Anson County, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sidney Sturdivant
1851–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Jule Sturdivant
1899–1933
Birth Location: North Carolina
JS
Homer Sturdivant
1885–
Birth Location: North Carolina
HS
Lessie Sturdivant
1892–1967
Birth Location: North Carolina
LS
Sam Sturdivant
1890–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SS
Eugene Sturdivant
1900–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ES
Fannie Sturdivant
1904–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FS
Laura Sturdivant
1875–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LS
Rebecca Sturdivant
1877–
Birth Location: North Carolina
RS
Sarah Sturdivant
1879–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SS
Lonnie Sturdivant
1882–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LS
Sandy Sturdivant
1888–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SS
Lizzie Studivant
1878–1944
Birth Location: –
LS

Cornelia Watson's Ancestors

Self
Cornelia Watson
1857–1887
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James Madison "Mack" Watson
1834–1899
Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Griggs
1834–1913
Gulledge Township, Anson County, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John (Wesley Griggs) Jr.
1798–1874
Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Susan (Ann (Susannah)) Meadows
1806–1874
Anson County North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cornelia Watson's Descendants

1.
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Cornelia Watson (6 May 1857–28 Dec 1887) m. Sidney (J) Sturdivant (1851–)
  1. 1. Jule Sturdivant 1899–1933 m. Kate (Helen) Dean 1906–
    1. 1. Arlee Sturdivant 1925–1989 m. Naomi Broadaway 1925–2004
    2. 2. Clarence (Vernon) Sturdivant 1922–1968
    3. 3. Rosa (Lee) Sturdivant 1924–
  2. 2. Homer Sturdivant 1885–
  3. 3. Lessie Sturdivant 1892–1967
  4. 4. Sam Sturdivant 1890–
  5. 5. Eugene Sturdivant 1900–
  6. 6. Fannie Sturdivant 1904–
  7. 7. Laura (J) Sturdivant 1875–
  8. 8. Rebecca Sturdivant 1877–
  9. 9. Sarah Sturdivant 1879–
  10. 10. Lonnie Sturdivant 1882–
  11. 11. Sandy Sturdivant 1888–
  12. 12. Lizzie Studivant 1878–1944

Cornelia Watson's Timeline

5 Records

1857
6 May 1857
Birth of Cornelia Watson in North Carolina
North Carolina
1887
28 Dec 1887
Age 30
Death of Cornelia Watson
None
1900
1900
Age 43
Cornelia Watson resided here in Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Cornelia Watson resided here in White Store, Anson, North Carolina, USA
White Store, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Cornelia Watson resided here in Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1857
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1283; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 5
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241181
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Store, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1096; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375109
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241181

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White Store, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Store, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1096; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375109

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gulledge, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1283; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1887
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Long Pine, Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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