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Joseph Claiborne Watkins 1750–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Rowan Surrey,North Carolina

Death Date: 21 August 1829

Death Location: Wagner,Oconee,South Carolina,USA

Father: Christopher Watkins

Mother: Mary Thomas

Spouse(s): Frances Hook

Children(s): Henry Watkins, Joseph Watkins, Samuel WATKINS, Thomas Watkins, CASSEY WATKINS, Jane Watkins, ALCEY WATKINS, Frances Watkins, Esther Watkins, William Watkins

The story of Joseph Claiborne Watkins began in 1750 in Rowan Surrey,North Carolina. In 1784, Joseph Claiborne Watkins resided in Surry, North Carolina, United States. Joseph Claiborne Watkins married Frances Fannie Hook, and had children including Alcey Watkins, Cassey Watkins, Esther Watkins, Frances Watkins, Henry Watkins, Jane Watkins, Joseph Watkins, Samuel J Watkins, Thomas Watkins, William Watkins. Joseph Claiborne Watkins passed away in 1829 in Wagner,Oconee,South Carolina,USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Claiborne Watkins began in 1750 in Rowan Surrey,North Carolina.
  • In 1784, Joseph Claiborne Watkins resided in Surry, North Carolina, United States.
  • Joseph Claiborne Watkins married Frances Fannie Hook, and had children including Alcey Watkins, Cassey Watkins, Esther Watkins, Frances Watkins, Henry Watkins, Jane Watkins, Joseph Watkins, Samuel J Watkins, Thomas Watkins, William Watkins.
  • Joseph Claiborne Watkins passed away in 1829 in Wagner,Oconee,South Carolina,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Watkins
1750–1829
Birth Place: Rowan Surrey,North Carolina
Parents
Christopher Watkins
1732–1822
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Mary (Jane) Thomas
1735–1817
Queen Anne's, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Watkins
1678–1760
Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Pride
1686–1740
Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Thomas Thomas
1694–1770
Talbot, Maryland, United States
Susannah Clothier
1710–1768
Queen Annes Parish, Talbot, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Watkins
1660–1771
William Pride
1638–1722
Jane Halcott
1637–1723
Thomas Sr
1662–1706
Elizabeth Martin
1662–1720
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Watkins
1637–1714
Katherine Pride
1642–1703
John Pride
1595–1688
Elizabeth Holcombe
1595–1642
Tristram Thomas
1629–1686
Anne Coursey
1633–1701

Joseph Watkins's Descendants

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Joseph (Claiborne) Watkins (1750–21 August 1829) m. Frances ("Fannie") Hook (1745–1840)
  1. 1. Henry Watkins 1777–1870 m. Hannah Johnson 1777–1870 m. Elizabeth HAYS 1779–1853
    1. 1. Hesket Watkins 1804–1880 m. Rebecca Simpson 1806–1880
      1. 1. William (Hesket Hart) Watkins 1831–1881 m. Lucinda (Nancy) Davis 1832–1921
        1. 1. Rebecca (Jane) Watkins 1855–1934 m. Alford (Mason) Stokes 1854–1922
        2. 2. James (Lafayette) Watkins 1869–1925
        3. 3. William (Heskett) Watkins 1863–1950
        4. 4. Mary (Magdiline Maggie) Watkins 1871–1954
        5. 5. Rhoda Watkins 1860–1946
        6. 6. Robert Watkins 1866–1937
        7. 7. Joseph Watkins 1857–
        8. 8. Alcy Watkins 1853–1934
        9. 9. George (F W) Watkins 1854–1937
        10. 10. Margaret (S Marge) Watkins 1858–1878
        11. 11. Andrew (Michael) WATKINS 1851–1825
        12. 12. Andrew (Mitchell) Watkins 1851–1925
  2. 2. Joseph Watkins 1775–1827
  3. 3. Samuel (J) WATKINS 1775–1827
  4. 4. Thomas Watkins 1779–1849
  5. 5. CASSEY WATKINS 1784–1860
  6. 6. Jane Watkins 1790–1840
  7. 7. ALCEY WATKINS 1790–1872
  8. 8. Frances Watkins 1791–1883
  9. 9. Esther Watkins 1796–1870
  10. 10. William Watkins 1820–1864

Joseph Watkins's Timeline

4 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Joseph Claiborne Watkins in Rowan Surrey,North Carolina
Rowan Surrey,North Carolina
1784
1784
Age 34
Joseph Claiborne Watkins resided here in Surry, North Carolina, United States
Surry, North Carolina, United States
1829
21 August 1829
Age 79
Death of Joseph Claiborne Watkins in Wagner,Oconee,South Carolina,USA
Wagner,Oconee,South Carolina,USA
1829
21 Aug 1829
Age 79
Joseph Claiborne Watkins - Probate in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Rowan Surrey,North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Surry, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 August 1829
    Event Place: Wagner,Oconee,South Carolina,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Anderson, South Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1829
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: Anderson, South Carolina

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