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Etta Marie Watkins 1925–2010 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 MAR 1925

Birth Location: Speers Ferry, Virginia

Death Date: 19 APR 2010

Death Location: Belleview, Marion, Florida

Father: Elbert Watkins

Mother: Rennie Davidson

Spouse(s): William Estep

Children(s): Talmage Estep

In 1925, Etta Marie Watkins entered the world in Speers Ferry, Virginia, born to Elbert Hiram Watkins And Rennie Elizabeth Davidson. In 1930, Etta Marie Watkins resided in Appalachia, Wise, Virginia, United States. In 1992, Etta Marie Watkins resided in Ocala. Etta Marie Watkins married William Garland Estep, and had children including Talmage Eugene Estep. Etta Marie Watkins passed away in 2010 in Belleview, Marion, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1925, Etta Marie Watkins entered the world in Speers Ferry, Virginia, born to Elbert Hiram Watkins And Rennie Elizabeth Davidson.
  • In 1930, Etta Marie Watkins resided in Appalachia, Wise, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1992, Etta Marie Watkins resided in Ocala.
  • Etta Marie Watkins married William Garland Estep, and had children including Talmage Eugene Estep.
  • Etta Marie Watkins passed away in 2010 in Belleview, Marion, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Etta Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Etta Watkins
1925–2010
Birth Place: Speers Ferry, Virginia
Parents
Elbert Hiram Watkins
1883–1927
Scott, Virginia, United States
Rennie (Elizabeth) Davidson
1889–1957
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Etta Watkins's Descendants

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Etta (Marie) Watkins (15 MAR 1925–19 APR 2010) m. William (Garland) Estep (10 DEC 1914–23 JUN 1996)
  1. 1. Talmage (Eugene) Estep 1947–1947

Etta Watkins's Timeline

5 Records

1925
15 MAR 1925
Birth of Etta Marie Watkins in Speers Ferry, Virginia
Speers Ferry, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 5
Etta Marie Watkins resided here in Appalachia, Wise, Virginia, United States
Appalachia, Wise, Virginia, United States
1992
25 APR 1992
Age 67
Etta Marie Watkins resided here in Ocala
Ocala
1992
25 APR 1992
Age 67
Etta Marie Watkins resided here in Ocala
Ocala
2010
19 APR 2010
Age 85
Death of Etta Marie Watkins in Belleview, Marion, Florida
Belleview, Marion, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 MAR 1925
    Event Place: Speers Ferry, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 4 May 2023), Etta M Watkins in household of Rena Watkins, Appalachia, Wise, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 18, sheet 20A, line 46, family 391, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2465; FHL microfilm 2,342,199.
    [2] Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988, "Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-1988," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 3 March 2021), Etta Marie Estep and William Garland Estep, 14 Feb 1951; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, <i>Ancestry<i> ( : 2012); citing Wise, Virginia, United States, certificate #940, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
    [3] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 July 2021), William Garland Estep and Etta Marie Watkins, 13 Dec 1947; citing Marriage, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,876,486.
    [4] Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 22 July 2021), William G Estep and Etta Marie Watkins, 25 Jan 1946; citing Marriage, Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,876,485.
    [5] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 January 2021), Etta W Bolling, 19 Apr 2010; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), Etta Marie Watkins Bolling, ; Burial, Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States of America, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens; citing record ID 51492609, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [7] United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014, "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 4 May 2023), Etta Marie Watkins Bolling, Florida, United States, 22 Apr 2010; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, <i>GenealogyBank.com<i> ( : 2014); citing <i>Ocala Star-Banner<i>, born-digital text.
    [8] Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988, "Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2021), Luther Bowling and Etta Watkins Estep, 09 Feb 1959; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, <i>Ancestry<i> ( : 2012); citing , Clintwood, Virginia, United States, certificate 3847, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Appalachia, Wise, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 APR 2010
    Event Place: Florida, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Dickenson, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), Etta Marie Watkins Bolling, ; Burial, Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States of America, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens; citing record ID 51492609, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014, "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 4 May 2023), Etta Marie Watkins Bolling, Florida, United States, 22 Apr 2010; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, <i>GenealogyBank.com<i> ( : 2014); citing <i>Ocala Star-Banner<i>, born-digital text.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 APR 2010
    Event Place: Belleview, Marion, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Social Security Death Index, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 January 2021), Etta W Bolling, 19 Apr 2010; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, <i>Death Master File<i>, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2022), Etta Marie Watkins Bolling, ; Burial, Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States of America, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens; citing record ID 51492609, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014, "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, Births, and Marriages 1980-2014," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 4 May 2023), Etta Marie Watkins Bolling, Florida, United States, 22 Apr 2010; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, <i>GenealogyBank.com<i> ( : 2014); citing <i>Ocala Star-Banner<i>, born-digital text.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 APR 1992
    Event Place: Ocala

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 APR 1992
    Event Place: Ocala

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