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Lavina "Benie" Watkins 1870–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1870

Birth Location: Alabama, United States

Death Date: 10 Mar 1956

Death Location: Shelby County, Texas, USA

Father: Reuben Watkins

Mother: Mary Dominey

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In 1870, Lavina "Benie" Watkins entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Reuben Watkins And Mary A Dominey. In 1870, Lavina "Benie" Watkins resided in Rome, Jones Cross Roads, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Lavina "Benie" Watkins married J W Ruddell. Lavina "Benie" Watkins passed away in 1956 in Shelby County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Lavina "Benie" Watkins entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Reuben Watkins And Mary A Dominey.
  • In 1870, Lavina "Benie" Watkins resided in Rome, Jones Cross Roads, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Lavina "Benie" Watkins married J W Ruddell.
  • Lavina "Benie" Watkins passed away in 1956 in Shelby County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Lavina Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Lavina Watkins
1870–1956
Birth Place: Alabama, United States
Parents
Reuben Watkins
1798–1888
Virginia
Mary (A.) Dominey
1836–1899
South Carolina
Grandparents
James (Watkins) Sr.
1734–1799
Black Water, Isle of Wight, Virginia, British Colonial America
Ann White
1754–1803
Black Water, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Willis Dorminy
1799–1867
United States of America
Rebecca Harris
1799–1852
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
John Watkins
1710–1772
John Dorminy
1768–1847
Rachel Bradford
1775–1852
Joshua Harris
1765–1834
Elizabeth Jasper
1770–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lavina Watkins's Timeline

3 Records

1870
6 Feb 1870
Birth of Lavina "Benie" Watkins in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Lavina "Benie" Watkins resided here in Rome, Jones Cross Roads, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Rome, Jones Cross Roads, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1956
10 Mar 1956
Age 86
Death of Lavina "Benie" Watkins in Shelby County, Texas, USA
Shelby County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1870
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 164B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rome, Jones Cross Roads, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 164B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Center, Shelby, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Shelby County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

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