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Sara Alice Watkins 1875–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1875

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 Nov 1930

Death Location: Ellerbe, Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Watkins

Mother: Susan Henry

Spouse(s): John Covington

Children(s): Robert Covington, Susan Covington, Bruce Covington, Sarah Covington, Ruth Covington, Johnsie Covington, Mildred Covington, Jeff Covington

The story of Sara Alice Watkins began in 1875 in North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Sara Alice Watkins resided in Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Sara Alice Watkins resided in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA. Sara Alice Watkins married John Daniel Covington, and had children including Bruce Bennett Covington, Jeff Covington, Johnsie Dare Covington, Mildred Caswell Covington, Robert Eugene Covington, Ruth Watkins Covington, Sarah Alice Covington, Susan Elmira Covington. Sara Alice Watkins passed away in 1930 in Ellerbe, Richmond, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sara Alice Watkins began in 1875 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Sara Alice Watkins resided in Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Sara Alice Watkins resided in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sara Alice Watkins married John Daniel Covington, and had children including Bruce Bennett Covington, Jeff Covington, Johnsie Dare Covington, Mildred Caswell Covington, Robert Eugene Covington, Ruth Watkins Covington, Sarah Alice Covington, Susan Elmira Covington.
  • Sara Alice Watkins passed away in 1930 in Ellerbe, Richmond, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Watkins
1842–1917
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
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Susan Henry
1842–1916
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Covington
1866–1943
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
JC

Children(s)

Robert Covington
1911–1997
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
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Susan Covington
1903–1978
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Bruce Covington
1900–1976
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
BC
Sarah Covington
1905–1997
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
SC
Ruth Covington
1898–1964
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
RC
Johnsie Covington
1908–1978
Birth Location: North Carolina
JC
Mildred Covington
1914–2011
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
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Jeff Covington
1895–1978
Birth Location: North Carolina
JC

Sara Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Sara Watkins
1875–1930
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Watkins
1842–1917
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Susan (Elmira) Henry
1842–1916
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Mumford (DeJarnette) Watkins
1801–1849
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte (Richardson) Curtis
1820–1895
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Phoebe DeJarnette
1778–1840
James Watkins
1770–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John DeJarnette
1748–1799
Jemima Owen
1752–1821
Christopher Sr
1732–1822
Mary Thomas
1737–1817

Sara Watkins's Descendants

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Sara (Alice) Watkins (14 Aug 1875–9 Nov 1930) m. John (Daniel) Covington (15 May 1866–4 May 1943)
  1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Covington 1911–1997 m. Gracie (Lee) Godfrey 1911–1994
  2. 2. Susan (Elmira) Covington 1903–1978 m. Paul (Salen) Ballance 1906–1992
  3. 3. Bruce (Bennett) Covington 1900–1976 m. Judie (Catherine) Caudle 1900–1962
    1. 1. Helen Covington 1926–1926
    2. 2. Bruce (Watkins) Covington 1924–2006
  4. 4. Sarah (Alice) Covington 1905–1997 m. John (Wallar) Huntley 1898–1989
  5. 5. Ruth (Watkins) Covington 1898–1964 m. Lonnie (Malachi) Deaton 1899–1989
    1. 1. Anne Deaton 1929–2017
  6. 6. Johnsie (Dare) Covington 1908–1978 m. Thomas (Brooks) Todd 1900–1948
  7. 7. Mildred (Caswell) Covington 1914–2011 m. Clifton (Hall) McCall 1913–1990
  8. 8. Jeff Covington 1895–1978 m. Mattie (French) Allred 1889–1963
    1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Covington 1923–2001
    2. 2. Ralph Covington 1932–1984

Sara Watkins's Timeline

7 Records

1875
14 Aug 1875
Birth of Sara Alice Watkins in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Sara Alice Watkins resided here in Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Sara Alice Watkins resided here in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Sara Alice Watkins resided here in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Sara Alice Watkins resided here in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Sara Alice Watkins resided here in Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1930
9 Nov 1930
Age 55
Death of Sara Alice Watkins in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1875
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1319; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 123
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341449
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Family History Film: 1254951; Page: 402B; Enumeration District: 004
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1241213
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1110; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375123
    [7] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [8] North Carolina, Deaths
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lanesboro, Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 951; Family History Film: 1254951; Page: 402B; Enumeration District: 004

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1241213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1110; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1375123

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1319; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mineral Springs, Richmond, North Carolina; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341449

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1930
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ellerbe, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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