YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Edward Watkins 1676–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1676

Birth Location: Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: March 1771

Death Location: Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Henry Watkins

Mother: Katherine Pride

Spouse(s): Mary Taylor

Children(s): John Watkins

Edward Watkins was born in 1676 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Henry Watkins And Katherine Rachel Pride. Edward Watkins married Mary Taylor, and had children including John Watkins. Edward Watkins passed away in 1771 in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for Edward Watkins
EW

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

  • Edward Watkins was born in 1676 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Henry Watkins And Katherine Rachel Pride.
  • Edward Watkins married Mary Taylor, and had children including John Watkins.
  • Edward Watkins passed away in 1771 in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Edward Watkins
1676–1771
Birth Place: Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Henry Watkins
1637–1714
Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Katherine (Rachel) Pride
1642–1703
Curles, Henrico, Virginia Colony
Grandparents
William Watkins
1585–1658
Berkshire, England
Alice Moslin
1616–1642
Talgarth,Breconshire,,Wales
Sir (John William Pride of Nottingham) jr
1595–1688
Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Elizabeth Holcombe
1595–1642
Branscombe, Hull, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Pride
1574–1595
Margaret Elliott
1575–1595
Gilbert Holcombe
1565–1633
Anne Courtenay
1567–1642
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Pride
1550–1620
Catherine Kohar
1554–1613
John Elliott
1547–1617
Eleanor Usher
1551–1613
Thomas Holcombe
1526–1579
Margaret Trethurffe
1535–1576
John Jackman
1495–1559
Katherine Reskimer
1504–1576

Edward Watkins's Descendants

1.
EW
Edward Watkins (1676–March 1771) m. Mary Taylor (15 Mar 1691–1745)
  1. 1. John Watkins 1710–1765 m. Phoebe Hancock 1719–1777
    1. 1. John Watkins 1742–1807 m. Mary Hudson 1745–1807
      1. 1. ELIZABETH (JENNINGS) WATKINS 1755–1798 m. JAMES (DUPUY LOCKETT) Jr. 1755–1811
        1. 1. Milton (Watkins) Lockett 1796–1851 m. Catherine (Kitty Conn) Taylor 1796–1878
        2. 2. Mary (H "Polly" Smith) (Lockett) 1792–1844 m. John (Speed) Smith 1792–1854

Edward Watkins's Timeline

5 Records

1676
1676
Birth of Edward Watkins in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
1701
1701
Age 25
Edward Watkins was married in VA
VA
1723
1723
Age 47
Edward Watkins was married in King and Queen, Virginia, United States
King and Queen, Virginia, United States
1771
March 1771
Age 95
Death of Edward Watkins in Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
1771
March 1771
Age 95
Death of Edward Watkins in Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1676
    Event Place: Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1701
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1723
    Event Place: King and Queen, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 1771
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 1771
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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