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Homer Earnest Watts 1905–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1905

Birth Location: Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: May 1977

Death Location: Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: John Watts

Mother: Virginia Watts

Spouse(s): Velma Craft

Children(s): Mary Watts, Homer Jr, Alyce Watts, John Watts

The story of Homer Earnest Watts began in 1905 in Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Homer Earnest Watts resided in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Homer Earnest Watts resided in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Homer Earnest Watts married Velma Rhea Craft, and had children including Alyce Joan Watts, Homer Ernest Watts Jr, Joe Ann Watts, John Henry Watts, Margaret Lavelle Watts, Mary Elizabeth Libby Watts. Homer Earnest Watts passed away in 1977 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Homer Earnest Watts began in 1905 in Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Homer Earnest Watts resided in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Homer Earnest Watts resided in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • Homer Earnest Watts married Velma Rhea Craft, and had children including Alyce Joan Watts, Homer Ernest Watts Jr, Joe Ann Watts, John Henry Watts, Margaret Lavelle Watts, Mary Elizabeth Libby Watts.
  • Homer Earnest Watts passed away in 1977 in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Homer Watts's Ancestors

Self
Homer Watts
1905–1977
Birth Place: Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Parents
John Mourning Watts
1860–1936
Harris, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Virginia (Elizabeth) Watts
1861–1937
Arkansas
Grandparents
Samual Watts
1827–1907
Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Watts
1827–1875
United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Watts
1793–1868
Emily Ross
1806–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Chief Ross
1790–1866

Homer Watts's Descendants

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Homer (Earnest) Watts (9 May 1905–May 1977) m. Velma (Rhea) Craft (25 November 1911–1966)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth “Libby”) Watts 1937–2018 m. James (Reuel) Porter 1919–1975
  2. 2. Homer (Ernest Watts) Jr 1933–2011
  3. 3. Alyce (Joan) Watts 1939–2016
  4. 4. John (Henry) Watts 1931–1977

Homer Watts's Timeline

9 Records

1905
9 May 1905
Birth of Homer Earnest Watts in Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 35
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1951
1951
Age 46
Homer Earnest Watts resided here in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
1977
May 1977
Age 72
Death of Homer Earnest Watts in Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1905
    Event Place: Durham, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 72-32
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339832
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917
    [10] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1969
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2339832

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 72-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 72-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Prairie Grove, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1977
    Event Place: Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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