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Martha Jane Watkins 1852–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Mar 1852

Birth Location: Boone County, Arkansas

Death Date: 12 Aug 1913

Death Location: Hurley, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: James Watkins

Mother: Mary Martin

Spouse(s): William Jr.

Children(s): William Burton, George Burton, Mary Burton, Robert Burton, Nancy Burton, Charles Burton, James Burton, Celia Burton

The story of Martha Jane Watkins began in 1852 in Boone County, Arkansas. In 1870, Martha Jane Watkins resided in Union, Benton, Missouri, USA. In 1880, Martha Jane Watkins resided in Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA. Martha Jane Watkins married William Leroy Willie Burton Jr, and had children including Celia Ann Burton, Charles E Burton, George Walter Burton, James A Burton, Mary Ellen Burton, Nancy Jane Burton, Robert Oliver Burton, William Benjamin Burton. Martha Jane Watkins passed away in 1913 in Hurley, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Jane Watkins began in 1852 in Boone County, Arkansas.
  • In 1870, Martha Jane Watkins resided in Union, Benton, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Watkins resided in Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA.
  • Martha Jane Watkins married William Leroy Willie Burton Jr, and had children including Celia Ann Burton, Charles E Burton, George Walter Burton, James A Burton, Mary Ellen Burton, Nancy Jane Burton, Robert Oliver Burton, William Benjamin Burton.
  • Martha Jane Watkins passed away in 1913 in Hurley, Stone County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Watkins
1829–1910
Birth Location: Wayne, Tennessee, United States
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Mary Martin
1829–1923
Birth Location: Wayne Co, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

William Jr.
1848–1950
Birth Location: Benton Co., Missouri
WJ

Children(s)

William Burton
1878–1973
Birth Location: Missouri
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George Burton
1884–1952
Birth Location: Hurley, Stone, MO., USA
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Mary Burton
1886–1986
Birth Location: Missouri
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Robert Burton
1887–1958
Birth Location: Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Nancy Burton
1871–1956
Birth Location: Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Charles Burton
1876–1969
Birth Location: Missouri
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James Burton
1878–1936
Birth Location: Fristoe Benton County Missouri, USA
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Celia Burton
1881–1910
Birth Location: , , Missouri, USA
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Martha Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Martha Watkins
1852–1913
Birth Place: Boone County, Arkansas
Parents
James Watkins
1829–1910
Wayne, Tennessee, United States
Mary (Ann) Martin
1829–1923
Wayne Co, Tennessee
Grandparents
Benjamin (W.) Watkins
1802–1874
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Lamb
1807–1887
Henry MARTIN
1797–1881
Virginia, USA
Nancy McDaniel
1805–1860
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Martin
1758–1848
Elizabeth"Lillie" Ray
1770–1848
William McDaniel
1766–1852
Nancy Woodward
1779–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Martin
1715–1788
Agnes Lang
1715–1739
Capt I
1733–1814
MARY BRASHEARS
1729–1780
William McDaniel
1716–1790
Grasshopper Moytoy
1725–1785
William Campbell
1760–1824
Wurteh Watts
1751–1814

Martha Watkins's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Watkins (19 Mar 1852–12 Aug 1913) m. William (Leroy (Willie) Burton) Jr. (29 Mar 1848–19 Nov 1950)
  1. 1. William (Benjamin) Burton 1878–1973 m. Etta (Luverna) Wright 1884–1975
    1. 1. Thelma (Lea Burton) (Hilton) 1929–2003
    2. 2. Treva (M) Burton 1923–
    3. 3. Clinton (M) Burton 1922–1998
    4. 4. Kenneth (Darl) Burton 1918–2001
    5. 5. Curtis Burton 1913–1982
    6. 6. Edgar (Willard) Burton 1911–1936
    7. 7. Oscar (D) Burton 1910–2005
    8. 8. Ottie (B) Burton 1904–1969
    9. 9. Luva Burton 1924–
  2. 2. George ('Walter') Burton 1884–1952 m. Mamie (Elizabeth) Jackson 1886–1924
    1. 1. Murl (Ivon) Burton 1916–2008 m. Elmer (E) Bryant 1906–1971 m. John (Ridge) Scraper 1909–1971 m. Ralph (Henry) Johnson 1917–2008
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Bryant 1934–1986 m. Billy (James) Hughart 1928–1992
        1. 1. Michael (James) Hughart 1951–2001
      2. 2. Vaita (May) Bryant 1936–1947
    2. 2. Minnie (Mae) Burton 1923–2009 m. Lester (LeRoy) Hurd 1924–2007 m. Charles (Emett) Banner 1922–2000
      1. 1. George (I Robertson) (Hurd) 1942–2021
    3. 3. Lula (Jane) Burton 1911–2002
    4. 4. Nellie (May) Burton 1909–1988 m. Monta (T) Arnold 1908–
    5. 5. Augustus (Bactus "Gus") Burton 1907–1966
    6. 6. Effie (Jewell) Burton 1905–1968 m. Mack (R) Hughey 1905–
      1. 1. Clarence (Lee) Hughey 1927–1994
    7. 7. Infant Burton 1910–1910
    8. 8. Willie (Norene) Burton 1918–1995
    9. 9. Reggie (Lee) Burton 1915–1975 m. Emma (Lou) Belcher 1914–1975
  3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Burton 1886–1986 m. R (E) Sharp –1940 m. Walter (G) BURTON 1884–1962 m. Walter (E) Hooton 1887–1926 m. Greene Williams 1884–1962
    1. 1. Loren Burton 1906–1970
    2. 2. Everett Hooten 1908–1993
    3. 3. Virgil (Leroy) Williams 1910–1990 m. Helen (M) Appleby 1912–1933 m. Anna (Louise Patten) (Jones) 1916–1998
      1. 1. Clarence (Lee) Williams 1930–2002 m. Roberta (A) Blackwell 1949–2016
  4. 4. Robert (Oliver) Burton 1887–1958
  5. 5. Nancy (Jane) Burton 1871–1956
  6. 6. Charles (E) Burton 1876–1969
  7. 7. James (A) Burton 1878–1936 m. Loiza (Louise Lou) Hampton 1875–1942
    1. 1. Della (M) Burton 1900–
    2. 2. Vernon ((Hurshel)) Burton 1906–
    3. 3. Hampton Burton 1900–
    4. 4. Hershel (Loren) Burton 1915–1998 m. Dorothy (Blanche) Estes 1921–2010
      1. 1. Jean (Marie Burton) (Myers) 1940–2005
      2. 2. Lois (June) Burton 1942–2016 m. Kenneth (Roger) Bazzell 1937–2016 m. Larry (Neal) Short 1945–2005
  8. 8. Celia (Ann) Burton 1881–1910

Martha Watkins's Timeline

5 Records

1852
19 Mar 1852
Birth of Martha Jane Watkins in Boone County, Arkansas
Boone County, Arkansas
1870
1870
Age 18
Martha Jane Watkins resided here in Union, Benton, Missouri, USA
Union, Benton, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Martha Jane Watkins resided here in Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA
Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Martha Jane Watkins resided here in Cass, Stone, Missouri, USA
Cass, Stone, Missouri, USA
1913
12 Aug 1913
Age 61
Death of Martha Jane Watkins in Lawrence, Missouri, USA
Lawrence, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Boone County, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: 39; Page: 513B; Enumeration District: 017
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Benton, Missouri; Roll: M593_759; Page: 297A; Family History Library Film: 552258
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cass, Stone, Missouri; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240904
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Union, Benton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Union, Benton, Missouri; Roll: M593_759; Page: 297A; Family History Library Film: 552258

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crooked Creek, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: 39; Page: 513B; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cass, Stone, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cass, Stone, Missouri; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1240904

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1913
    Event Place: Lawrence, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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