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Joel Watkins 1716–1776 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1716

Birth Location: Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,

Death Date: 27 Jan 1776

Death Location: Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Watkins

Mother: Elizabeth Pride

Spouse(s): Rhoda Gresham

Children(s): Samuel Watkins, Elizabeth Watkins, Susan Watkins, Thomas Watkins, Silas Watkins, Joel Watkins, Phillip Watkins, Agnes Watkins, Rhoda Watkins, Samuel Watkins, William Watkins

The story of Joel Watkins began in 1716 in Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,. Joel Watkins married Rhoda Gresham, and had children including Agnes Watkins, Elizabeth Watkins, Joel Ii Watkins, Phillip Watkins, Rhoda Watkins, Samuel Watkins, Silas Watkins, Susan Watkins, Thomas Watkins, William Watkins. Joel Watkins passed away in 1776 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joel Watkins began in 1716 in Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,.
  • Joel Watkins married Rhoda Gresham, and had children including Agnes Watkins, Elizabeth Watkins, Joel Ii Watkins, Phillip Watkins, Rhoda Watkins, Samuel Watkins, Silas Watkins, Susan Watkins, Thomas Watkins, William Watkins.
  • Joel Watkins passed away in 1776 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Joel Watkins
1716–1776
Birth Place: Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,
Parents
Thomas of Swift Creek Watkins
1678–1760
Henricho County, VA
Elizabeth Pride
1682–1740
Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, American Colonies
Grandparents
Henry (Watkins) II
1637–1715
Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Katherine (Rachel) Watkins
1642–1703
Curles, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Wattkins
1585–1658
Alice Moslin
1616–1640
John Pride
1595–1688
Elizabeth Holcombe
1595–1642
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Pride
1550–1595
MARGARET Ellot
1575–1595

Joel Watkins's Descendants

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Joel Watkins (1716–27 Jan 1776) m. Rhoda Gresham (1735–1791)
  1. 1. Samuel Watkins 1752–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Watkins 1760–1841
  3. 3. Susan Watkins 1764–1816 m. Charles (McKinney) Jr 1761–1830
    1. 1. Matilda McKinney 1783–1867 m. Philip (Goodbread) Henson 1789–1855
      1. 1. Mary (Jane 'Ginnie' Henson) hp 1813–1894 m. John (B) Bruner 1807–1882
        1. 1. Lucinda Bruner 1839–1860 m. Thomas (J) Brown
        2. 2. Laura Bruner 1832–
        3. 3. Franklin Bruner 1834–
        4. 4. Charlotte Bruner 1842–1865
        5. 5. Sarah Bruner 1843–1862
        6. 6. William Bruner 1847–1889
        7. 7. Malissa Bruner 1854–1936
        8. 8. Francis Bruner 1834–1857
        9. 9. Loretta Bruner 1837–1838
        10. 10. Mary (Ann) Bruner 1851–1853
        11. 11. Mary (Ann) Bruner 1851–1855
        12. 12. Francis Bruner 1834–
        13. 13. Loretta Bruner 1837–1838
      2. 2. Narcissa ("Sis") Henson 1825–1901 m. John Brown 1818–1881
        1. 1. Matilda Brown 1853–1922
        2. 2. William (W) Brown 1848–
        3. 3. John (H.) Brown 1849–
        4. 4. Joe (B.) Brown 1851–
        5. 5. Mary Brown 1852–
        6. 6. Sherman Brown 1857–
        7. 7. Nancy Brown 1858–
        8. 8. Malinda Brown 1859–1870
        9. 9. Levi Brown 1863–
        10. 10. Sarah Brown 1865–1910
        11. 11. George (Washington) Brown 1843–
        12. 12. Thomas (L.) Brown 1855–1908
      3. 3. Martha Henson 1806–1880
      4. 4. James Henson 1815–1908 m. Eliabeth 1814–
      5. 5. Lucinda Henson 1812–1880 m. Jerry Chapman 1814–
      6. 6. William (Coff) Henson 1816–1885
      7. 7. Jane (Goodbread) Henson 1821–
      8. 8. Samuel Henson 1809–
      9. 9. Thomas Henson 1807–
      10. 10. James Henson 1815–1885
      11. 11. Sarah ('Sally' Goodbread) Henson 1818–1894
      12. 12. Mary (Jane 'Ginnie') Henson 1820–1894
    2. 2. William McKinney 1781–1832
    3. 3. Rhoda McKinney 1783–1801
    4. 4. Elizabeth McKinney 1785–1835
    5. 5. Joel McKinney 1787–1848
    6. 6. Charles McKinney 1789–1862
    7. 7. Daniel McKinney 1792–1853
  4. 4. Thomas Watkins 1732–1797
  5. 5. Silas Watkins 1753–1799
  6. 6. Joel (II) Watkins 1758–1824
  7. 7. Phillip Watkins 1759–1829
  8. 8. Agnes Watkins 1763–1794
  9. 9. Rhoda Watkins 1764–1816
  10. 10. Samuel Watkins 1770–1841
  11. 11. William Watkins 1795–1840

Joel Watkins's Timeline

2 Records

1716
1716
Birth of Joel Watkins in Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,
Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,
1776
27 Jan 1776
Age 60
Death of Joel Watkins in Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1716
    Event Place: Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 288.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TSJ
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1716; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1776
    Event Place: Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1716; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA

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