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Cornelius Watts 1590–1640 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1590

Birth Location: St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England

Death Date: 2 Oct 1640

Death Location: Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England

Father: Sir Watts

Mother: Elizabeth White

Spouse(s): Ann Sherman

Children(s): Edward Watts, Margaret Watts, James Watts, William Watts

In 1590, Cornelius Watts entered the world in St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England, born to Sir Robert Harrison Watts And Elizabeth Deeringe White. Cornelius Watts married Ann Sherman, and had children including Edward Watts, James Watts, Margaret Watts, William Watts. Cornelius Watts passed away in 1640 in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England.

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Biography

  • In 1590, Cornelius Watts entered the world in St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England, born to Sir Robert Harrison Watts And Elizabeth Deeringe White.
  • Cornelius Watts married Ann Sherman, and had children including Edward Watts, James Watts, Margaret Watts, William Watts.
  • Cornelius Watts passed away in 1640 in Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England.

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Cornelius Watts's Ancestors

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Cornelius Watts
1590–1640
Birth Place: St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England
Parents
Sir Robert Harrison Watts
1560–1627
Benenden, Kent, England
Elizabeth (Deeringe) White
1574–1630
Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England
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Cornelius Watts's Descendants

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Cornelius Watts (2 Oct 1590–2 Oct 1640) m. Ann Sherman (3 Apr 1594–12 Sep 1679)
  1. 1. Edward Watts 1620–1690 m. Anne 1624–1665
    1. 1. Edward Watts 1660–1728 m. Anne Martin 1663–1742
      1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth) Watts 1678–1742 m. Abraham (Wade) Moredock 1670–1700
        1. 1. Rachel Susannah 1697–1784 m. James Skaggs 1700–1781 m. James (Thomas Skaggs,) Sr 1700–1798
      2. 2. Francis Watts 1695–1754 m. Oousta (White Owl) Carpenter 1722–1768 m. Ann (Unole of Muskogee Wind Clan) McPherson 1698–1756 m. OolooSta (“Polly”) McPherson 1685– m. Oolootah (Hop) Bowles 1692–1783
      3. 3. Edward (Watts) III 1689–1760 m. Elizabeth (Anne) Bishop 1708–1764
      4. 4. Joseph Watts 1692–1726
      5. 5. Thomas Watts 1690–1749 m. Esther Stone 1690–1772
      6. 6. Margaret Watts 1691–1741 m. George Jones 1690–1741
    2. 2. David Watts 1644–
    3. 3. Robert Watts 1646–1700
    4. 4. John Watts 1648–1684 m. Dorothy Watts 1650–1680
    5. 5. Francis Watts 1650–1684 m. Sarah 1654–
    6. 6. Thomas (Watts) I 1640–1674 m. Frances Norgrave 1640– m. Mary (Frances) Norgood 1640–1690
  2. 2. Margaret Watts 1615–
  3. 3. James Watts 1615–
  4. 4. William Watts 1615–1664

Cornelius Watts's Timeline

2 Records

1590
2 Oct 1590
Birth of Cornelius Watts in St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England
St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England
1640
2 Oct 1640
Age 50
Death of Cornelius Watts in Wells, Somerset, England
Wells, Somerset, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1590
    Event Place: St Cuthberts Parish, Wells, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1640
    Event Place: Wells, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wells, Mendip District, Somerset, England

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