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Reuben Watkins 1798–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1798

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 16 Jul 1888

Death Location: Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas, US

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Ann White

Spouse(s): Mary Dominey, Mary Taylor

Children(s): George Watkins, David Watkins, Martha Watkins, Thomas Watkins, Malissa Watkins, Lavina Watkins, J Watkins, Mary Watkins, Francis Watkins, Edwin Watkins, Julian Watkins, Laura Watkins, Harriett Watkins

In 1798, Reuben Watkins entered the world in Virginia, born to James Watkins Sr And Ann White. In 1840, Reuben Watkins resided in Regiment 39, Morgan, Alabama, USA. Reuben Watkins married Mary A Dominey, Mary Taylor, and had children including David Dominey Watkins, Edwin Watkins, Francis Watkins, George Washington Watkins, Harriett Watkins, J L Watkins, Julian Watkins, Laura Augusta Watkins, Lavina Benie Watkins, Malissa Angeline Watkins, Martha Isabella Mattie Watkins, Mary Watkins, Thomas Jefferson Watkins. Reuben Watkins passed away in 1888 in Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas, US.

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Biography

  • In 1798, Reuben Watkins entered the world in Virginia, born to James Watkins Sr And Ann White.
  • In 1840, Reuben Watkins resided in Regiment 39, Morgan, Alabama, USA.
  • Reuben Watkins married Mary A Dominey, Mary Taylor, and had children including David Dominey Watkins, Edwin Watkins, Francis Watkins, George Washington Watkins, Harriett Watkins, J L Watkins, Julian Watkins, Laura Augusta Watkins, Lavina Benie Watkins, Malissa Angeline Watkins, Martha Isabella Mattie Watkins, Mary Watkins, Thomas Jefferson Watkins.
  • Reuben Watkins passed away in 1888 in Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas, US.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Sr.
1734–1799
Birth Location: Black Water, Isle of Wight, Virginia, British Colonial America
JS
Ann White
1754–1803
Birth Location: Black Water, Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
AW

Spouses(s)

Mary Dominey
1836–1899
Birth Location: South Carolina
MD
Mary Taylor
–1855
Birth Location: Georgia, US
MT

Children(s)

George Watkins
1856–1941
Birth Location: Macon County, Alabama
GW
David Watkins
1863–1943
Birth Location: Alabama, US
DW
Martha Watkins
1859–1940
Birth Location: Macon, Alabama
MW
Thomas Watkins
1861–1929
Birth Location: Alabama
TW
Malissa Watkins
1866–1951
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
MW
Lavina Watkins
1870–1956
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
LW
J Watkins
1836–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
JW
Mary Watkins
1838–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
MW
Francis Watkins
1843–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
FW
Edwin Watkins
1845–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
EW
Julian Watkins
1847–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JW
Laura Watkins
1850–1908
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
LW
Harriett Watkins
1851–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
HW

Reuben Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Watkins
1798–1888
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
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
Grandparents
John Watkins
1710–1772
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reuben Watkins's Descendants

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Reuben Watkins (16 Aug 1798–16 Jul 1888) m. Mary (A.) Dominey (16 Feb 1836–Aug 1899) m. Mary Taylor (–1855)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Watkins 1856–1941 m. Laura M. 1868–1947
  2. 2. David (Dominey) Watkins 1863–1943 m. Lizzie Childers 1866–1895 m. Clara (Mae) Watkins 1873–1953
    1. 1. Mattie (Lou) Watkins 1899–1988 m. Daniel (Carter) Asbury 1891–1980
    2. 2. Callie (Ima) Watkins 1906–1988
    3. 3. Henry (Lee "Hardy") Watkins 1890–1890
  3. 3. Martha (Isabella "Mattie") Watkins 1859–1940 m. Willis (Jones) Jinks 1847–1929
    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
  4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Watkins 1861–1929 m. Antonett Finley 1860–1914
    1. 1. Gladys (Cordelia) Watkins 1885–1962 m. J (H) Chatham 1879–1963
      1. 1. Durwood (DeRoe) Chatham 1903–1976
      2. 2. Loreta (Ellen) Chatham 1907–
    2. 2. Blanche Wadkins 1882–1962
    3. 3. Nannie (Mae) Watkins 1890–1943 m. Neely Boone 1886–1956
      1. 1. Daniel (Webster) Boone 1910–1911
      2. 2. Helen Boone 1913–2003
    4. 4. Rubin (Reed) Watkins 1895–1986 m. Vida (Elma) Davis 1897–1973
  5. 5. Malissa (Angeline) Watkins 1866–1951 m. James (Monroe) Childers 1852–1930
    1. 1. Alonzo ("Lonnie" Terrell) Childers 1886–1964
    2. 2. Luther (Clint "LC") Childers 1894–1970
    3. 3. James (Clifford "Cliff") Childers 1891–1968
    4. 4. Floy Childers 1910–
    5. 5. Lois (Ann "Annie") Childers 1912–1992
    6. 6. Dovie Childers 1899–1983
    7. 7. Dottie (Blanche) Childers 1905–1988
    8. 8. Ruby (Faye) Childers 1909–
    9. 9. Mary (Luvenia) Childers 1889–1972 m. S (B) Edwards 1884–1941
      1. 1. Isla (Lucile) Edwards 1911–1996 m. Elmo (Dale) Calvert 1910–1988
      2. 2. Bera (Maud) Edwards 1918–
      3. 3. Ruby (O) Edwards 1925–
  6. 6. Lavina ("Benie") Watkins 1870–1956
  7. 7. J (L) Watkins 1836–
  8. 8. Mary Watkins 1838–
  9. 9. Francis Watkins 1843–
  10. 10. Edwin Watkins 1845–
  11. 11. Julian Watkins 1847–
  12. 12. Laura (Augusta) Watkins 1850–1908 m. Erastus (Harrison "General") Brooks 1840–1909
    1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Brooks 1868–1944
    2. 2. Mary (Hatty) Brooks 1870–1947
    3. 3. Terrell (Taylor) Brooks 1874–1947 m. Eliza Brooks 1885–
      1. 1. Ruby Brooks 1916–
    4. 4. Ruebens Brooks 1875–
    5. 5. Sidney (Homer) Brooks 1877–1946
    6. 6. William (Oliver Pinkney) Brooks 1879–1916
  13. 13. Harriett Watkins 1851–

Reuben Watkins's Timeline

12 Records

1798
16 Aug 1798
Birth of Reuben Watkins in Pennsylvania, US
Pennsylvania, US
1798
16 Aug 1798
Birth of Reuben Watkins in Virginia
Virginia
1840
1840
Age 42
Reuben Watkins resided here in Regiment 39, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Regiment 39, Morgan, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Reuben Watkins resided here in Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama
1855
1855
Age 57
Reuben Watkins resided here in Macon County, AL
Macon County, AL
1860
1860
Age 62
Reuben Watkins resided here in Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States
Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States
1866
1866
Age 68
Reuben Watkins resided here in Macon, Alabama
Macon, Alabama
1867
1867
Age 69
Reuben Watkins resided here in Macon, Alabama, USA
Macon, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Reuben Watkins resided here in Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
1888
13 Jul 1888
Age 90
Death of Reuben Watkins in Cedar Springs, Falls County, Texas
Cedar Springs, Falls County, Texas
1888
16 Jul 1888
Age 90
Burial of Reuben Watkins in Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas, US
Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas, US
1890
Jun 1890
Age 92
Reuben Watkins resided here in Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1798
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, US
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 856; Image: 375.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1798
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Regiment 39, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Regiment 39, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 25; Family History Library Film: 0002335

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macon, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Macon County, AL
    Record Source: Alabama Census, 1810-90

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Census Non-population Schedules, Alabama, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Macon, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 856; Image: 375.
    [3] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Macon, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama State Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Howard, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1888
    Event Place: Cedar Springs, Falls County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1888
    Event Place: Powers Chapel, Falls, Texas, US
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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