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Joseph Watkins 1718–1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1718

Birth Location: Wales or England

Death Date: Before November 4, 1774

Death Location: Orange County, North Carolina

Father: James Watkins

Mother: Diana Jollings

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bushell

Children(s): Joseph Watkins, John Watkins, William Watkins, George Watkins, Thomas Watkins, Julia Watkins, Nancy Watkins, David Watkins, Richard Watkins, James Watkins, Elizabeth Ann

In 1718, Joseph Watkins entered the world in Wales or England, born to James Watkins And Diana Jollings. Joseph Watkins married Elizabeth Bushell, and had children including David Watkins, Elizabeth Ann, George Watkins, James Watkins, John D Watkins, John Watkins, Joseph Watkins, Julia Watkins, Nancy Watkins, Richard Watkins, Thomas Watkins, William Watkins. Joseph Watkins passed away in 1774 in Orange County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1718, Joseph Watkins entered the world in Wales or England, born to James Watkins And Diana Jollings.
  • Joseph Watkins married Elizabeth Bushell, and had children including David Watkins, Elizabeth Ann, George Watkins, James Watkins, John D Watkins, John Watkins, Joseph Watkins, Julia Watkins, Nancy Watkins, Richard Watkins, Thomas Watkins, William Watkins.
  • Joseph Watkins passed away in 1774 in Orange County, North Carolina.

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Joseph Watkins's Ancestors

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Joseph Watkins
1718–1774
Birth Place: Wales or England
Parents
James Watkins
1705–
Middlesex, England
Diana Jollings
1705–
Middlesex, England
Grandparents
James Watkins
1679–1756
of London, England
Catherine (Elizabeth) Conner
1681–1746
of London, England
Great-Grandparents
David Watkins
1656–1726
Honor Somner
1656–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Watkins
1636–1736
Elinor Constap
1625–

Joseph Watkins's Descendants

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Joseph Watkins (1718–Before November 4, 1774) m. Elizabeth Bushell (About 1730–bef 1800)
  1. 1. Joseph Watkins 1760–1820 m. Julia McBride 1761–1972
    1. 1. Thomas Watkins 1779–1849 m. Margaret Edwards 1788–1880
      1. 1. Toliver Watkins 1790–1880 m. Nancy Teague 1818–1872 m. Mary C. 1854–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Watkins 1836–
        2. 2. Polly (Ann) WATKINS 1838–1880
        3. 3. Nancy Watkins 1842–
        4. 4. Rosetta Watkins 1842–
        5. 5. Margaret Watkins 1847–
        6. 6. Julia (D) Watkins 1848–
        7. 7. Sarah (L) Watkins 1849–
        8. 8. Rutha Watkins 1852–
        9. 9. Aley (A.) Watkins 1873–
        10. 10. Hariett (L.) Watkins 1879–
        11. 11. John Watkins 1840–1921 m. Pheriba (Jane) TALLEY 1842–1931
      2. 2. EMILY (KELLY) WATKINS 1818–
      3. 3. ALCY WATKINS 1816–
      4. 4. ELIAS WATKINS 1813–1870
      5. 5. PHILAMEN (M) WATKINS 1827–1907
      6. 6. JOSHUA WATKINS 1825–1910
      7. 7. BERRICK WATKINS 1822–1908
      8. 8. HENRY WATKINS 1803–1891
      9. 9. JOSEPH WATKINS 1802–1838
      10. 10. William Watkins 1820–1864
      11. 11. NANCY WATKINS 1807–
      12. 12. Thomas Watkins 1805–
      13. 13. Hewell Watkins 1813–1870
  2. 2. John (D.) Watkins 1755–1860
  3. 3. William Watkins 1749–1850
  4. 4. George Watkins 1762–1860
  5. 5. Thomas Watkins 1758–1820
  6. 6. Julia Watkins 1753–
  7. 7. Nancy Watkins 1754–
  8. 8. David Watkins 1761–1800
  9. 9. Richard Watkins 1762–1838
  10. 10. James Watkins 1757–1830
  11. 11. Elizabeth Ann 1756–1850

Joseph Watkins's Timeline

2 Records

1718
1718
Birth of Joseph Watkins in Wales or England
Wales or England
1774
Before November 4, 1774
Age 56
Death of Joseph Watkins in Orange County, North Carolina
Orange County, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Wales or England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1769; Page Number: 46
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1769; Page Number: 845

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Before November 4, 1774
    Event Place: Orange County, North Carolina

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