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Gilbert Simon Watkins 1921–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 December 1921

Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 12 March 2008

Death Location: Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Terry Watkins

Mother: Cora Parker

Spouse(s): Sallie Johnson

Children(s):

The story of Gilbert Simon Watkins began in 1921 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1930, Gilbert Simon Watkins resided in Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virgin. In 1935, Gilbert Simon Watkins resided in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia. Gilbert Simon Watkins married Sallie Bruce Johnson. Gilbert Simon Watkins passed away in 2008 in Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Gilbert Simon Watkins began in 1921 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1930, Gilbert Simon Watkins resided in Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virgin.
  • In 1935, Gilbert Simon Watkins resided in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia.
  • Gilbert Simon Watkins married Sallie Bruce Johnson.
  • Gilbert Simon Watkins passed away in 2008 in Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gilbert Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Watkins
1921–2008
Birth Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Terry Simon Watkins
1892–1971
Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
Cora (Annaline) Parker
1897–1987
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert (William) Parker
1862–1939
Botetourt Co, Virginia
Emma (Dillard) Parker
1875–1947
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Permilla Parker
1827–1900
Calohill Parker
1826–1920
Susan Staton
1840–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Parker
1784–1863
Melvina Fowler
1790–1861
James Parker
1784–1863
Melvina Fowler
1790–1861
Benjamin Staton
1823–1864
Mahala Jane
1815–

Gilbert Watkins's Timeline

7 Records

1921
31 December 1921
Birth of Gilbert Simon Watkins in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 9
Gilbert Simon Watkins resided here in Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Gilbert Simon Watkins resided here in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 19
Gilbert Simon Watkins resided here in Natural Bridge Mag District, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge Mag District, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Gilbert Simon Watkins resided here in Greenlee, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Greenlee, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Gilbert Simon Watkins resided here in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
2008
12 March 2008
Age 87
Death of Gilbert Simon Watkins in Buena Vista City, Virginia, United States of America
Buena Vista City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 December 1921
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 775
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Natural Bridge Mag District, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Greenlee, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 775

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 2008
    Event Place: Buena Vista City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glasgow, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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