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Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins 1859–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1859

Birth Location: Macon, Alabama

Death Date: Jul 1940

Death Location: Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas

Father: Reuben Watkins

Mother: Mary Dominey

Spouse(s): Willis Jinks

Children(s): Ocee Jinks, Eunice Jinks, Linerd Jinks, Ernest Jinks, David Jinks, Jessie Jinks, Wilson Jinks, Annie Jinks

In 1859, Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins entered the world in Macon, Alabama, born to Reuben Watkins And Mary A Dominey. In 1860, Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided in Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States. In 1870, Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided in Cotton Valley, Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, USA. Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins married Willis Jones Jinks, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Jinks, David S Jinks, Ernest Linear Jinks, Eunice Reuben Jinks, Jessie Jinks, Linerd William Jinks, Ocee Willis Jinks, Wilson Arnold Jinks. Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins passed away in 1940 in Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins entered the world in Macon, Alabama, born to Reuben Watkins And Mary A Dominey.
  • In 1860, Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided in Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1870, Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided in Cotton Valley, Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, USA.
  • Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins married Willis Jones Jinks, and had children including Annie Elizabeth Jinks, David S Jinks, Ernest Linear Jinks, Eunice Reuben Jinks, Jessie Jinks, Linerd William Jinks, Ocee Willis Jinks, Wilson Arnold Jinks.
  • Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins passed away in 1940 in Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Watkins
1798–1888
Birth Location: Virginia
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Mary Dominey
1836–1899
Birth Location: South Carolina
MD

Spouses(s)

Willis Jinks
1847–1929
Birth Location: Macon Co., Alabama, US
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Children(s)

Ocee Jinks
1894–1964
Birth Location: Falls County,Texas
OJ
Eunice Jinks
1896–1974
Birth Location: Rosebud, Falls County,Texas
EJ
Linerd Jinks
1899–1989
Birth Location: Rosebud, Falls County,Texas
LJ
Ernest Jinks
1880–1933
Birth Location: Alabama, US
EJ
David Jinks
1873–1951
Birth Location: Alabama
DJ
Jessie Jinks
1875–1966
Birth Location: Alabama
JJ
Wilson Jinks
1873–1940
Birth Location: Alabama
WJ
Annie Jinks
1891–1980
Birth Location: Falls County, Texas, USA
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Martha Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Martha Watkins
1859–1940
Birth Place: Macon, Alabama
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

Martha Watkins's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Isabella "Mattie") Watkins (26 Feb 1859–Jul 1940) m. Willis (Jones) Jinks (5 May 1847–30 Mar 1929)
  1. 1. Ocee (Willis) Jinks 1894–1964 m. Clementine (Luella) Fincher 1900–1947
  2. 2. Eunice (Reuben) Jinks 1896–1974 m. John (Archie) Reaves 1891–1941
    1. 1. Letha (Faye) Reaves 1917–1946 m. Jerrell (Eugene) Sanford 1916–2002
  3. 3. Linerd (William) Jinks 1899–1989 m. Lois (Mildred) Roundtree 1900–1975
    1. 1. Mary (Lynn) Jinks 1933–1933
  4. 4. Ernest (Linear) Jinks 1880–1933 m. Nancy (Louisa "Nannie") Mayfield 1882–1958
    1. 1. Mary (Belle) Jinks 1906–1906
    2. 2. Bessie (Lou) Jinks 1909–1986 m. Connie (Ashley Wynn) Sr. 1899–1992
      1. 1. Connie (Ashley Wynn) Jr 1937–1990
      2. 2. Albert (Ernest) Wynn 1942–2003
      3. 3. Audrey (Maye) Wynn 1934–2011 m. Bobby (Glen) Yeary 1933–2020
  5. 5. David (S.) Jinks 1873–1951 m. Zula (D Mc) Clung 1879–1937
    1. 1. Jessie (Kola) Jinks 1904–1981 m. Hubert (Fisher) Roach 1904–1960
      1. 1. David (James) Roach 1927–2015 m. Helen Howe 1925–2019
    2. 2. Jimmie (Lee) Jinks 1906–1983 m. Jasper (Sherman) Holder 1908–1981 m. Alfred (Jack) Renfro 1913–1981
  6. 6. Jessie Jinks 1875–1966 m. Robert (Riley) Finley 1870–1950
    1. 1. Oscar (Willis) Finley 1897–1900
    2. 2. Thelma (Elaine) Finley 1904–2008 m. Pope (Valentine) Sealy 1900–1971
    3. 3. Buford Finley 1901–1969 m. Lois (Eugenia) McKenney 1908–
    4. 4. Alma (Belle) Finley 1909– m. Fritz 1907–1983
      1. 1. Weldon (Everett) Matthys 1937–2018 m. Betty (Mae) Johnson 1931–2015
      2. 2. Fred (John) Matthys 1934–1934
      3. 3. Dorothy (Louise) Matthys 1934–2014 m. Col. (Archie Ganaway) Malcom 1929–
    5. 5. Robert (Slack) Finley 1895–1897
    6. 6. Ollie (Alexander) Finley 1900–1994 m. Elmerine Bayless 1912–1997
      1. 1. Jo (Anne) Finley 1933–1990
      2. 2. Robert (Louis) Finley 1947–2000
  7. 7. Wilson (Arnold) Jinks 1873–1940 m. Cora (May) Mcclung 1875–1969
    1. 1. Otto (Lee) Jinks 1900–1987 m. Erma (Lee) Jinks 1907–1988
    2. 2. Clark (Arnold) Jinks 1908–1989 m. Mary (Maxine) Lofgren 1912–1995
    3. 3. Iva (Pearl) Jinks 1898–1960 m. C (A) Houseman 1896–
      1. 1. Charles (A) Heuseman 1922–
      2. 2. Lewis (L) Heuseman 1925–
    4. 4. Golda (Myrtle) Jinks 1896–1984 m. Ira (V) Hammer 1891–1942
      1. 1. Marjorie (Joan) Hammer 1918–2009
    5. 5. Opie Jinks 1903–1974
    6. 6. Hazel Jinks 1905–1906
  8. 8. Annie (Elizabeth) Jinks 1891–1980 m. Homer (Brown) Boyd 1888–1966
    1. 1. Annie (Ola) Boyd 1924–2004 m. Jay (Sanford) Williams 1924–1992
    2. 2. Lou (Dell) Huddleston 1920–2010 m. Guy (Raymond) Huddleston 1910–1998
    3. 3. Eula (Bee) Boyd 1922–2015 m. Henry (Stanley) Arnold 1920–2006

Martha Watkins's Timeline

10 Records

1859
26 Feb 1859
Birth of Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins in Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 1
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States
Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 11
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Cotton Valley, Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, USA
Cotton Valley, Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Society Hill, Macon, Alabama, United States
Society Hill, Macon, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 41
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas
Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas
1920
1920
Age 61
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Rosebud, Falls, Texas
Rosebud, Falls, Texas
1930
1930
Age 71
Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins resided here in Precinct 7, Falls, Texas
Precinct 7, Falls, Texas
1940
23 Jul 1940
Age 81
Death of Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins in Cedar Springs, Falls County, Texas
Cedar Springs, Falls County, Texas
1940
Jul 1940
Age 81
Burial of Martha Isabella "Mattie" Watkins in Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas
Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1859
    Event Place: Macon, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rosebud, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: 2330; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 695.0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Society Hill, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 479A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 0460.
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 164B
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: 1632; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241632
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 853; Image: 372.
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 825.
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [14] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 19A; Enu
    [15] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rosebud, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 3B; Enumeration Dis
    [16] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: 2330; Page: 15A; Enumeration Dist
    [17] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Society Hill, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 853; Image: 372.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cotton Valley, Tuskegee, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 164B
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Society Hill, Macon, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Society Hill, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254021; Page: 479A; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 0460.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Society Hill, Macon, Alabama; Roll: 21; Family History Film: 1254

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: 1632; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241632

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 825.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rosebud, Falls, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rosebud, Falls, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 85; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Falls, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Falls, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Falls Co. Texas
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raseland, Falls, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raseland, Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1940
    Event Place: Cedar Springs, Falls County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Texas, Find a Grave Index
    [6] Texas Death Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jul 1940
    Event Place: Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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