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Rebecca Jane Watkins 1855–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1855

Birth Location: Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 8 May 1934

Death Location: Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, USA

Father: William Watkins

Mother: Lucinda Davis

Spouse(s): Alford Stokes

Children(s): Lula Stokes

In 1855, Rebecca Jane Watkins entered the world in Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA, born to William Hesket Hart Watkins And Lucinda Nancy Davis. In 1856, Rebecca Jane Watkins resided in Harford, Maryland. In 1860, Rebecca Jane Watkins resided in Georgia Militia District 1027, Stock Hill, Fannin,. Rebecca Jane Watkins married Alford Mason Stokes, Rebecca Watkins, and had children including Lula Lular Jane Stokes. Rebecca Jane Watkins passed away in 1934 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Rebecca Jane Watkins entered the world in Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA, born to William Hesket Hart Watkins And Lucinda Nancy Davis.
  • In 1856, Rebecca Jane Watkins resided in Harford, Maryland.
  • In 1860, Rebecca Jane Watkins resided in Georgia Militia District 1027, Stock Hill, Fannin,.
  • Rebecca Jane Watkins married Alford Mason Stokes, Rebecca Watkins, and had children including Lula Lular Jane Stokes.
  • Rebecca Jane Watkins passed away in 1934 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watkins
1831–1881
Birth Location: Pendleton County, South Carolina, United States
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Lucinda Davis
1832–1921
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Alford Stokes
1854–1922
Birth Location: , , South Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Lula Stokes
1876–1916
Birth Location: Gilmer, Georgia, United States
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Rebecca Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Watkins
1855–1934
Birth Place: Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Parents
William Hesket Hart Watkins
1831–1881
Pendleton County, South Carolina, United States
Lucinda (Nancy) Davis
1832–1921
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Hesket Watkins
1804–1880
North Carolina
Rebecca Simpson
1806–1880
South Carolina, United States
Uriah (William) Davis
1813–1880
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Margaret Warren
1813–1880
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Watkins
1777–1870
Hannah Johnson
1777–1870
Reuben Simpson
1775–1842
Martha Merritt
1785–1850
John Davis
1768–1850
Margaret Poston
1782–1850
James Warren
1764–1857
Abigail Davis
1766–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Watkins
1750–1829
Frances Hook
1745–1840
Edmund Johnson
1763–1853
Elizabeth Durham
1760–1841
REUBEN Simpson
1743–1830
SARAH Sherrill
1746–1826
Thomas Jr.
1761–1786
Rebecca Riggon
1764–
Uriah Davis
1740–1808
Elizabeth Lambert
1750–1803
John Poston
1750–1819
Rebecca Baldridge
1764–1851
James Warren
1738–1795
Mary Mitchell
1738–1831
Uriah Davis
1740–1808
elizabeth lambert
1750–1803

Rebecca Watkins's Descendants

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Rebecca (Jane) Watkins (21 Oct 1855–8 May 1934) m. Alford (Mason) Stokes (14 Aug 1854–21 Feb 1922)
  1. 1. Lula ("Lular" Jane) Stokes 1876–1916 m. James (F) Stokes 1878– m. Henry (Monterville) Collis 1872–1953
    1. 1. Rebacca (Elizabeth "Beckie" H) Collis 1899–1946 m. Thomas (Edgar) Weaver 1895–1973
      1. 1. Thelma (Lee) Weaver 1919–1962 m. Curtis (Q) Tanner 1914–
      2. 2. Willie Weaver 1929–1993
      3. 3. Los (Thomas " L.T" Pete) Weaver 1925–1990
      4. 4. Mildred Weaver 1927–1990
      5. 5. Willie (E) Weaver 1928–1993
      6. 6. Frances Weaver 1924–
    2. 2. beulah (Bertha) collis 1905–1925
    3. 3. James (Thomas ' Jimmy ') Collis 1897–1989
    4. 4. Henry (Elman) Collis 1912–1968
    5. 5. Archie (Tillman) Collis 1912–1916
    6. 6. Amanda (V) Collis 1895–1956
    7. 7. Myrtle (L) Collis 1910–1983
    8. 8. Millie (Ann) Collis 1907–1996
    9. 9. Evie (Bell) Collis 1902–1950

Rebecca Watkins's Timeline

10 Records

1855
21 Oct 1855
Birth of Rebecca Jane Watkins in Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1856
14 Feb 1856
Age 1
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Harford, Maryland
Harford, Maryland
1860
1860
Age 5
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Georgia Militia District 1027, Stock Hill, Fannin, Georgia, USA
Georgia Militia District 1027, Stock Hill, Fannin, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, United States
Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 25
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Leaches, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Leaches, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Rebecca Jane Watkins resided here in Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1934
8 May 1934
Age 79
Death of Rebecca Jane Watkins in Gilmer County, Georgia, USA
Gilmer County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1855
    Event Place: Ellijay, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: T625_258; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 715
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: 365; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 680.0; FHL microfilm: 2340100
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leaches, Gilmer, Georgia
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: M593_152; Page: 49B; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 545651
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: 200; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240200
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: T624_182; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374195
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1856
    Event Place: Harford, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1840-1894; Collection: Baltimore Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: RG2BD441 2.2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Georgia Militia District 1027, Stock Hill, Fannin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Georgia Militia District 1027, Fannin, Georgia; Roll: M653_120; Page: 1077; Famil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: M593_152; Page: 49B; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 545651

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Leaches, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leaches, Gilmer, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: 200; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240200

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: T624_182; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374195

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: T625_258; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 715

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Town Creek, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: 365; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 680.0; FHL microfilm: 2340100

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1934
    Event Place: Gilmer County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Certificate number: 18770
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1728-2012
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