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Edward Watkins 1895–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 June 1895

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 28 Dec 1959

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Watkins

Mother: Mary Sims

Spouse(s): Mary Byrd

Children(s): Welton Watkins

The story of Edward Watkins began in 1895 in South Carolina. In 1910, Edward Watkins resided in High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Edward Watkins resided in Greensboro, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, . Edward Watkins married Mary Byrd, and had children including Welton Watkins. Edward Watkins passed away in 1959 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Watkins began in 1895 in South Carolina.
  • In 1910, Edward Watkins resided in High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Edward Watkins resided in Greensboro, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, .
  • Edward Watkins married Mary Byrd, and had children including Welton Watkins.
  • Edward Watkins passed away in 1959 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watkins
1861–1944
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Sims
1878–
Birth Location: Cleveland, N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Mary Byrd
1898–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Welton Watkins
1900–
Birth Location: –
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Edward Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Edward Watkins
1895–1959
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
William M. (Billy) Watkins
1861–1944
North Carolina
Mary Sims
1878–
Cleveland, N.C.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Watkins's Descendants

1.
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Edward Watkins (9 June 1895–28 Dec 1959) m. Mary Byrd (abt 1898–)
  1. 1. Welton Watkins 1900–

Edward Watkins's Timeline

7 Records

1895
9 June 1895
Birth of Edward Watkins in South Carolina
South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 15
Edward Watkins resided here in High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Edward Watkins resided here in Greensboro, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Edward Watkins resided here in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 45
Edward Watkins resided here in Morehead, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Morehead, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Edward Watkins resided here in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1959
28 Dec 1959
Age 64
Death of Edward Watkins in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 June 1895
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02920; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-59
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2341429
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1132; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1375145
    [5] North Carolina Death Collection
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 5673; Page: 82; Enumeration District: 104-92

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: High Shoal, Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1132; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1375145

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greensboro, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 33B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 2341429

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02920; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-59

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Morehead, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02920; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 41-59

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 5673; Page: 82; Enumeration District: 104-92

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 5673; Page: 82; Enumeration District: 104-92

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1959
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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