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Sylvester Watkins 1886–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1886

Birth Location: Pope, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 31 Jan 1965

Death Location: Little, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Jesse Watkins

Mother: Martha Webb

Spouse(s): Addie Johnson

Children(s): Wesley Watkins, Aaron Watkins, Ray Watkins, Marion Watkins, Lee Watkins

The story of Sylvester Watkins began in 1886 in Pope, Arkansas, United States. In 1910, Sylvester Watkins resided in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA. Sylvester Watkins married Addie Vivian Addie E Ida Johnson, and had children including Aaron Erion Watkins, Lee Roy Watkins, Marion Watkins, Ray Watkins, Wesley Watkins. Sylvester Watkins passed away in 1965 in Little, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvester Watkins began in 1886 in Pope, Arkansas, United States.
  • In 1910, Sylvester Watkins resided in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Sylvester Watkins married Addie Vivian Addie E Ida Johnson, and had children including Aaron Erion Watkins, Lee Roy Watkins, Marion Watkins, Ray Watkins, Wesley Watkins.
  • Sylvester Watkins passed away in 1965 in Little, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Watkins
1850–1907
Birth Location: Pope County, Arkansas, USA
JW
Martha Webb
1859–
Birth Location: Pope, Arkansas, United States
MW

Spouses(s)

Addie Johnson
1890–1964
Birth Location: Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas, USA
AJ

Children(s)

Wesley Watkins
1916–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
WW
Aaron Watkins
1918–1984
Birth Location: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, United States
AW
Ray Watkins
1913–1988
Birth Location: Oklahoma
RW
Marion Watkins
1910–1995
Birth Location: Oklahoma
MW
Lee Watkins
1906–1995
Birth Location: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, United States
LW

Sylvester Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Watkins
1886–1965
Birth Place: Pope, Arkansas, United States
Parents
Jesse M Watkins
1850–1907
Pope County, Arkansas, USA
Martha (A) Webb
1859–
Pope, Arkansas, United States
Grandparents
Jesse (Wilson) Wadkins
1804–1851
Nella
1808–1886
Georgia, USA
Hampton (N.) Webb
1813–1876
Maury, Tennessee, United States
Martha Rowland
1819–1848
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
David (Wadkins)
1783–
Meredith Sr
1772–1845
Elizabeth Hafley
1777–1849
John Roland
1793–1848
Mary Robertson
1789–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Sr
1746–1834
Melinda Burton
1747–
Conrad Sr.
1749–1806
Mary Meiser
1755–1845
George Rowland
1765–1844
Martha Gibson
1772–1860
Andrew Robertson
1763–1837
Mary Andrew
1772–1859

Sylvester Watkins's Descendants

1.
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Sylvester Watkins (10 May 1886–31 Jan 1965) m. Addie (Vivian " Addie E. " " Ida ") Johnson (5 Oct 1890–27 Feb 1964)
  1. 1. Wesley Watkins 1916–
  2. 2. Aaron (Erion) Watkins 1918–1984
  3. 3. Ray Watkins 1913–1988
    1. 1. Byron (Ray) Watkins 1936–2005 m. Doris (Dean) Watkins 1938–2000
  4. 4. Marion Watkins 1910–1995
  5. 5. Lee (Roy) Watkins 1906–1995 m. Effie (Nye) Harwell 1903–1985
    1. 1. Don (Harwell) Watkins 1938–1978 m. Grace (Lenora) Watkins 1941–1991
    2. 2. Weldon (Lee) Watkins 1930–2013
    3. 3. James (Frederick) Watkins 1945–2016
    4. 4. Kenneth (Charles) Watkins 1927–2022 m. Helen (Jane) Davis 1930–2018
      1. 1. Charles (Randall) Watkins 1951–2007

Sylvester Watkins's Timeline

10 Records

1886
10 May 1886
Birth of Sylvester Watkins in Pope, Arkansas, United States
Pope, Arkansas, United States
1905
1905
Age 19
Sylvester Watkins was married
None
1910
1910
Age 24
Sylvester Watkins resided here in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Sylvester Watkins resided here in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Sylvester Watkins resided here in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Sylvester Watkins resided here in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 54
Sylvester Watkins resided here in Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Sylvester Watkins resided here in Paden, Oklahoma, USA
Paden, Oklahoma, USA
1946
1946
Age 60
Sylvester Watkins resided here in San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
1965
31 Jan 1965
Age 79
Death of Sylvester Watkins in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1886
    Event Place: Pope, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03316; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 54-28
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 445-24-4644; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1478; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 156
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341651
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Okfuskee; Roll: 1851893
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1265; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375278
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1265; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1375278

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1478; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341651

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03316; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 54-28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Paden, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03316; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 54-28

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Paden, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Okfuskee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Okfuskee; Roll: 1851893

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pollen, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1965
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 445-24-4644; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Little, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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