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John Watkins 1725–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1725

Birth Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,

Death Date: 1794

Death Location: Franklin, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Nancy Herndon

Spouse(s): Lydia Gilliam

Children(s): Rebecca Watkins, Miles Watkins, Milly Watkins

John Watkins was born in 1725 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,, the child of William Watkins Sr And Nancy Herndon. In 1786, John Watkins resided in Wayne County, NC. In 1790, John Watkins resided in Wayne, North Carolina, United States. John Watkins married Lydia Gilliam, and had children including Betsy Watkins, Gilliam Watkins, Lydia Watkins, Miles Watkins, Milly Watkins, Rebecca Watkins. John Watkins passed away in 1794 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • John Watkins was born in 1725 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,, the child of William Watkins Sr And Nancy Herndon.
  • In 1786, John Watkins resided in Wayne County, NC.
  • In 1790, John Watkins resided in Wayne, North Carolina, United States.
  • John Watkins married Lydia Gilliam, and had children including Betsy Watkins, Gilliam Watkins, Lydia Watkins, Miles Watkins, Milly Watkins, Rebecca Watkins.
  • John Watkins passed away in 1794 in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Watkins's Ancestors

Self
John Watkins
1725–1794
Birth Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,
Parents
William Watkins Sr.
1700–1789
Isle of Wight, Virginia, USA
Nancy Herndon
1700–1768
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Watkins
1674–1770
Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Anne Easley
1678–
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Edward Herndon
1678–1758
St. Stephens Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Waller
1674–1755
Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John-1 Waller
1645–1753
Mary Pomfrett
1648–1711
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Pomfrett
1630–1653

John Watkins's Descendants

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John Watkins (1725–1794) m. Lydia Gilliam (27 Mar 1736–1805)
  1. 1. Rebecca Watkins 1765–1795 m. Lewis Hill 1755–1795
    1. 1. Green Hill 1778–1847 m. Mary (R Hill (Bates) ?) 1806–1889 m. Mary Bates 1788–1867
      1. 1. James (Martin) Hill 1836–1910 m. Sarah (Melissa) Roper 1851–1917
        1. 1. Lillian (Evelyn) Hill 1878–1938 m. Harrison (W) Parks 1871–1954
        2. 2. George (Robert) Hill 1869–1937
        3. 3. James (William) Hill 1872–1899
        4. 4. Mary (Edna Magdalene 'Maggie') Hill 1872–1950
        5. 5. Joseph (Green) Hill 1874–1938
        6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth 'Lizzie') Hill 1881–1949
        7. 7. Laura (Kizork) Hill 1882–1910
        8. 8. Florence (Winifred) Hill 1886–1888
        9. 9. Clarence Hill 1886–1890
      2. 2. Thomas Hill 1816–
      3. 3. Susan Hill 1827–
      4. 4. Mary (Elvira) Hill 1825–1917
      5. 5. Rev (Wade W) Hill 1813–1878
      6. 6. Levina Hill 1819–1883
      7. 7. Green Hill 1808–
      8. 8. Noah Hill 1811–
      9. 9. Gilford Hill 1869–1927
      10. 10. William (H) Hill 1826–
      11. 11. Margaret (Ann) Hill 1839–
      12. 12. Jack (D) Hill 1842–
      13. 13. George (W) Hill 1829–
      14. 14. George (Washington) Hill 1840–1900
      15. 15. Johnathan Hill 1824–1912
    2. 2. Milby Hill 1786–
    3. 3. Guilford Hill 1777–1860
    4. 4. Henry Hill 1789–
    5. 5. Hinchey Hill 1776–1854
    6. 6. John (Tilden) Hill 1787–1854
  2. 2. Miles Watkins –1794
  3. 3. Milly Watkins 1753–

John Watkins's Timeline

4 Records

1725
1725
Birth of John Watkins in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,
Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,
1786
1786
Age 61
John Watkins resided here in Wayne County, NC
Wayne County, NC
1790
1790
Age 65
John Watkins resided here in Wayne, North Carolina, United States
Wayne, North Carolina, United States
1794
1794
Age 69
Death of John Watkins in Franklin, North Carolina, United States
Franklin, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1725
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States,

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Wayne County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wayne, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 469; Image: 593; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Franklin, North Carolina, United States

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