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Lydia Watson 1765–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1765

Birth Location: , Dorchester, Maryland, USA

Death Date: Nov 1839

Death Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: RACHAEL DILLWORTH

Mother: Earl Hopkins

Spouse(s): Saml Fitzhugh

Children(s): Benj Fitzhugh, Aeriel Fitzhugh, Samuel Jr, Richard Fitzhugh

In 1765, Lydia Watson entered the world in , Dorchester, Maryland, USA, born to Rachael Fanny Hopkins Dillworth And Earl E Hopkins. In 1820, Lydia Watson resided in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. In 1830, Lydia Watson resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA. Lydia Watson married Saml Fitzhugh, and had children including Aeriel Fitzhugh, Benj Fitzhugh, Richard Fitzhugh, Samuel Fitzhugh Jr. Lydia Watson passed away in 1839 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Lydia Watson entered the world in , Dorchester, Maryland, USA, born to Rachael Fanny Hopkins Dillworth And Earl E Hopkins.
  • In 1820, Lydia Watson resided in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, Lydia Watson resided in Davidson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Lydia Watson married Saml Fitzhugh, and had children including Aeriel Fitzhugh, Benj Fitzhugh, Richard Fitzhugh, Samuel Fitzhugh Jr.
  • Lydia Watson passed away in 1839 in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

RACHAEL DILLWORTH
1743–1825
Birth Location: Harford County, Maryland
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Earl Hopkins
1739–1798
Birth Location: Talbot, Maryland, United States
EH

Spouses(s)

Saml Fitzhugh
1765–1831
Birth Location: Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland
SF

Children(s)

Benj Fitzhugh
1804–1893
Birth Location: Mill Creek, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
BF
Aeriel Fitzhugh
1796–1881
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
AF
Samuel Jr
1801–1835
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
SJ
Richard Fitzhugh
1786–1854
Birth Location: –
RF

Lydia Watson's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Watson
1765–1839
Birth Place: , Dorchester, Maryland, USA
Parents
RACHAEL "Fanny" HOPKINS DILLWORTH
1743–1825
Harford County, Maryland
Earl (E.) Hopkins
1739–1798
Talbot, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Rachel Hopkins
1720–1795
Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
William (B.) Hopkins
1718–1789
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Jonathan Hopkins
1719–1790
Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Rebecca Freeman
1720–1801
Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captain Orrick
1685–1753
Susannah Hammond
1697–1781
Margaret Hopkins
1683–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Slade
1660–1720
James Aurick
1650–1690
Thomas Hammond
1660–1725
Rebecca Larkin
1667–1731

Lydia Watson's Descendants

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Lydia Watson (Abt. 1765–Nov 1839) m. Saml Fitzhugh (11 Apr 1765–12 Aug 1831)
  1. 1. Benj Fitzhugh 1804–1893 m. Mary Fitzhugh 1807–1855 m. Bettie Fitzhugh 1831–
    1. 1. H (W) Fitzhugh 1825–1928 m. Sarah (Ann) Fitzhugh 1847–1870 m. Cordilia Fitzugh 1853–
      1. 1. Benjamin Fitzhugh 1855–1926 m. Elizabeth Fitzhugh 1854–1923
        1. 1. Maudie (E.) Barnette 1892–1959 m. Barney (O) Barnett 1883– m. Barney (O) Barnett 1883–
        2. 2. Lillie Fitzhugh 1887–1966 m. G (J) Delamar 1878–1952
        3. 3. Mary (Betty) Fitzburgh 1882–
        4. 4. Maudie (E.) Barnette 1890–1959 m. Barney (Oliver) Barnette 1883–1958
        5. 5. John (L) Fitzhugh 1892–
        6. 6. Mordesa Fitzhugh 1892–
      2. 2. Fannie Harkins 1868–1952 m. Zenus (Bonds) Harkins 1867–1927
        1. 1. Gilbert (Watson) Harkins 1891–1954
      3. 3. Jefferson Fitzhugh 1862–1912
      4. 4. Lee Fitzhugh 1864–1947 m. Cara (A) Williams 1882–1957 m. Agnice Fitzhugh 1869–
        1. 1. Ola Fitzhugh 1914–
        2. 2. Erma (C) Shaw 1916–2001
        3. 3. Zula (A) Mitchell 1901– m. Henry (W) Mitchell 1887– m. Henry (W) Mitchell 1887– m. Henry (W) Mitchell 1887–
        4. 4. Jessie Fitzhugh 1890–
        5. 5. Ellie (D) Shoughey 1892–1976 m. Fred Shoughey 1889–
        6. 6. Mamie Fitzhugh 1897–
      5. 5. Ellen Fitzhugh 1868–
      6. 6. Julian Fitzugh 1874–
      7. 7. Della Fitzugh 1876–
      8. 8. James Fitzugh 1878–
      9. 9. Linnia Fleming 1880–
        1. 1. Elwood Fleming 1923–
    2. 2. Elen (C) Fitzhugh 1848–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (B L) Fitzhugh 1830–
    4. 4. Gooldsberry Fitzhugh 1858–
    5. 5. Samuel Fitzhugh 1864–
    6. 6. Agnice Fitzhugh 1868–1957 m. Lee Fitzhugh 1867–1947
      1. 1. Jessie Fitzhugh 1890–
      2. 2. Ollie Fitzhugh 1892–1976 m. Fred Shoughey 1889–
      3. 3. Mamie Fitzhugh 1897–
    7. 7. John (M) Fitzhugh 1829–
    8. 8. Mary (A) Cloud 1836–1877 m. John (J) Cloud 1835– m. Thomas (F) Fitzhugh 1827–
      1. 1. Thomas Fitzhugh 1854–
      2. 2. Benjamin Fitzhugh 1856–
      3. 3. Elvera Fitzhugh 1859–
      4. 4. Susan Treelove 1871–1918
    9. 9. Emily (T) Fitzhugh 1839–
    10. 10. Joseph (H) Fitzhugh 1842–
    11. 11. Benj (C) Fitzhugh 1858–1931
  2. 2. Aeriel Fitzhugh 1796–1881
  3. 3. Samuel (Fitzhugh) Jr 1801–1835
  4. 4. Richard Fitzhugh 1786–1854

Lydia Watson's Timeline

6 Records

1765
Abt. 1765
Birth of Lydia Watson in , Dorchester, Maryland, USA
, Dorchester, Maryland, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 55
Lydia Watson resided here in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 65
Lydia Watson resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1839
Abt 1839
Age 74
Lydia Watson resided here in Davidson, Tennessee
Davidson, Tennessee
1839
Nov 1839
Age 74
Death of Lydia Watson in , Davidson, Tennessee, USA
, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1839
7 May 1839
Age 74
Lydia Watson - Probate in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1765
    Event Place: , Dorchester, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1839
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1839
    Event Place: , Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 May 1839
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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