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Elizabeth Rachel Watkins 1750–1810 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1810

Death Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Father: Nicholas Watkins

Mother: Ariana Worthington

Spouse(s): Benjamin Gaither

Children(s): Harriet (ENGLAND), Margaret Gaither, Thomas Gaither, Johnsey Gaither, Beale Gaither, Brice Gaither, Harrison Gaither, Eleanor Gaither, Ariana Gaither, Sarah Gaither, Henrietta Gaither, Anne Gaither

In 1750, Elizabeth Rachel Watkins entered the world in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, born to Nicholas Watkins And Ariana Worthington. In 1810, Elizabeth Rachel Watkins resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Elizabeth Rachel Watkins married Benjamin Gaither, and had children including Anne Gaither, Ariana Gaither, Beale Gaither, Brice Gaither, Eleanor Gaither, Harriet Gaither England, Harrison Basil Gaither, Henrietta Gaither, Johnsey Gaither, Margaret Gaither, Sarah Sally Gaither, Thomas Gaither. Elizabeth Rachel Watkins passed away in 1810 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1750, Elizabeth Rachel Watkins entered the world in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, born to Nicholas Watkins And Ariana Worthington.
  • In 1810, Elizabeth Rachel Watkins resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
  • Elizabeth Rachel Watkins married Benjamin Gaither, and had children including Anne Gaither, Ariana Gaither, Beale Gaither, Brice Gaither, Eleanor Gaither, Harriet Gaither England, Harrison Basil Gaither, Henrietta Gaither, Johnsey Gaither, Margaret Gaither, Sarah Sally Gaither, Thomas Gaither.
  • Elizabeth Rachel Watkins passed away in 1810 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Watkins's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Watkins
1750–1810
Birth Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Parents
Nicholas Watkins
1722–1758
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Ariana Worthington
1729–1769
St Annes Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Nicholas (Watkins Sr (8th) ggf)
1691–1770
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland,
Margaret Lamb
1703–1774
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, MD
Thomas (Howard) Worthington
1691–1753
Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Elizabeth Ridgely
1693–1734
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John III
1660–1696
Anne Jones
1670–1742
John Lamb
1675–1710
Elizabeth Lamb
1660–1737
Sarah Brice
1668–1726
Capt. III
1669–1699
Katherine Greenberry
1672–1703
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John immigrant
1637–1682
Nicholas Gassaway
1634–1691
Nicholas Gassaway
1634–1691
*Robert Lambe
1644–1675
*Robert Lambe
1644–1675
Richard Tydings
1625–1686
Charity Sparrow
1640–1687
Matthew II
1640–1691
EN GGF
1630–1710
Col. 7342
1627–1697

Elizabeth Watkins's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Rachel) Watkins (1750–1810) m. Benjamin Gaither (17 Dec 1750–21 May 1802)
  1. 1. Harriet (Gaither) (ENGLAND) 1776–1870 m. George Ogg 1772–1840 m. Thomas Howard 1780–1803
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth "Betsy") Ogg 1818–1866 m. Thomas (Colwell) (ENGLAND) 1814–1848
      1. 1. John (William) Colwell 1843–1889 m. Louisa ("Liza") Tucker 1849–1930
        1. 1. William (Henry Colwell) (ENGLAND) 1872–1939 m. Theola (Elizabeth Hastings) (ENGLAND) 1873–1933
        2. 2. Joseph (Benjamin) Colwell 1868–1915 m. Laura (Jane) McCraw 1881–1969
        3. 3. John (Lawson) Colwell 1874–1963
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Colwell 1876–1935
      2. 2. Henry (Simpson) Colwell 1838–1876
      3. 3. Martha (Jane Mourning) Colwell 1840–
      4. 4. Joseph (James) Colwell 1846–
      5. 5. Susanah ("Susan" Francis) Colwell 1835–1905
    2. 2. Benjamin (Gaither ( Gater )) Howard 1801–1830
  2. 2. Margaret Gaither 1775–1804
  3. 3. Thomas Gaither 1778–1841
  4. 4. Johnsey Gaither 1784–1841
  5. 5. Beale Gaither 1790–1863
  6. 6. Brice Gaither 1790–1832
  7. 7. Harrison (Basil) Gaither 1788–1844
  8. 8. Eleanor Gaither 1775–1782
  9. 9. Ariana Gaither 1780–1850
  10. 10. Sarah ("Sally") Gaither 1794–
  11. 11. Henrietta Gaither 1784–
  12. 12. Anne Gaither 1781–

Elizabeth Watkins's Timeline

4 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Elizabeth Rachel Watkins in Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
1810
1810
Age 60
Elizabeth Rachel Watkins resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 60
Death of Elizabeth Rachel Watkins in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 70
Elizabeth Rachel Watkins resided here in Iredell, North Carolina, United States
Iredell, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 6584.001; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 292; Image: 00128; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Iredell, North Carolina; Page: 233; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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