YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

THOMAS WATKINS 1678 – 1760 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1678

Birth Location: Henricho County, VA

Death Date: 04 Mar 1760

Death Location: Swift Creek, Cumberland, Virginia, United States

Father: Henry Watkins

Mother: Catherine Pride

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Pride

Children(s): Susannah Watkins, Jane Watkins, Elizabeth Watkins, Thomas Watkins, Joel Watkins, Stephen Watkins, Francis Watkins, Benjamin Watkins, Mary Watkins, Christopher Watkins

THOMAS WATKINS was born in 1678 in Henricho County, VA, the child of Henry Watkins and Catherine Pride. THOMAS WATKINS married Elizabeth Pride, and had children including Susannah Watkins, Jane Watkins, Elizabeth Watkins, Thomas "Chickahominy" Watkins, Joel Watkins, Stephen Watkins, Francis Fanny Watkins, Benjamin Watkins, Mary Watkins, Christopher Watkins. THOMAS WATKINS passed away in 1760 in Swift Creek, Cumberland, Virginia, United States.

Find more search results for THOMAS WATKINS
TW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • THOMAS WATKINS was born in 1678 in Henricho County, VA, the child of Henry Watkins and Catherine Pride.
  • THOMAS WATKINS married Elizabeth Pride, and had children including Susannah Watkins, Jane Watkins, Elizabeth Watkins, Thomas "Chickahominy" Watkins, Joel Watkins, Stephen Watkins, Francis Fanny Watkins, Benjamin Watkins, Mary Watkins, Christopher Watkins.
  • THOMAS WATKINS passed away in 1760 in Swift Creek, Cumberland, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Watkins
1637 – 1715
Birth Location: Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, United States
HW
Catherine Pride
1642 – 1703
Birth Location: Curles, Henrico, Virginia, United States
CP

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Pride
1682 – 1740
Birth Location: Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, American Colonies
EP

Children(s)

Susannah Watkins
1706 – 1759
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
SW
Jane Watkins
1710 – 1777
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
JW
Elizabeth Watkins
1712 – 1801
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
EW
Thomas Watkins
1714 – 1783
Birth Location: Chickahominy, Henrico, Virginia, United States
TW
Joel Watkins
1716 – 1776
Birth Location: Swift Creek, Henrico, Virginia, United States,
JW
Stephen Watkins
1720 – 1755
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
SW
Francis Watkins
1722 – 1772
Birth Location: Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
FW
Benjamin Watkins
1725 – 1781
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States,
BW
Mary Watkins
1725 – 1805
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
MW
Christopher Watkins
1732 – 1822
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
CW

THOMAS WATKINS's Ancestors

Self
THOMAS WATKINS
1678 – 1760
Birth Place: Henricho County, VA
Parents
Henry Watkins
1637 – 1715
Malvern Hills, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Catherine Pride
1642 – 1703
Curles, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Henry Watkins
1585 – 1658
Talgarth, Breconshire, , Wales
Alice Moslin
1616 – 1640
John Pride
1595 – 1688
Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Elizabeth Holcombe
1595 – 1642
Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Pride
1550 – 1595
MARGARET Ellot
1575 – 1595
2nd-Great-Grandparents

THOMAS WATKINS's Descendants

1.
TW
THOMAS WATKINS (1678 – 04 Mar 1760) m. Elizabeth Pride (1682 – 1740)
  1. 1. Susannah Watkins (1706 – 1759)
  2. 2. Jane Watkins (1710 – 2 Dec 1777)
  3. 3. Elizabeth Watkins (1712 – 1801)
  4. 4. Thomas ("Chickahominy") Watkins (1714 – Nov 1783)
  5. 5. Joel Watkins (1716 – 27 Jan 1776) m. Rhoda Gresham (1735 – 1791)
    1. 1. Thomas Watkins (1732 – 1797)
    2. 2. Samuel Watkins (1752 – )
    3. 3. Silas Watkins (1753 – 1799)
    4. 4. Joel (II) Watkins (1758 – 5 Jul 1824)
    5. 5. Phillip Watkins (1759 – 20 Oct 1829)
    6. 6. Agnes Watkins (1763 – 1794)
    7. 7. Elizabeth Watkins (1760 – 11 Feb 1841)
    8. 8. Susan Watkins (1764 – 20 Dec 1816) m. Charles McKinney (1761 – 09 Feb 1830)
      1. 1. William McKinney (6 Sep 1781 – 16 Nov 1832)
      2. 2. Rhoda McKinney (19 May 1783 – 1801)
      3. 3. Matilda McKinney (20 Oct 1783 – 21 Feb 1867) m. Philip (Goodbread) Henson (1789 – 25 Apr 1855) m. Philip Harrison
        1. 1. Martha Henson (26 Apr 1806 – 1880)
        2. 2. Thomas Henson (1807 – )
        3. 3. Samuel Henson (1809 – )
        4. 4. Lucinda Henson (Jan 1812 – 1880) m. Jerry Chapman (abt 1814 – )
        5. 5. Mary ((Polly)) Henson (01 Sep 1813 – 19 Nov 1894) m. John (B) Bruner (1807 – 7 Nov 1882)
        6. 6. William (Coff) Henson (1816 – 7 May 1885)
        7. 7. James Henson (1815 – 1908) m. Eliabeth (ABT 1814 – )
        8. 8. James Henson (1815 – 7 May 1885)
        9. 9. Sarah ('Sally' Goodbread) Henson (1818 – 19 Nov 1894)
        10. 10. Mary (Jane 'Ginnie') Henson (1 Sep 1820 – 19 Nov 1894)
        11. 11. Jane (Goodbread) Henson (1821 – )
        12. 12. Narcissa ("Sis") Henson (1825 – 20 Mar 1901) m. John Brown (22 March 1818 – 20 March 1881)
      4. 4. Elizabeth McKinney (28 Jun 1785 – 1835)
      5. 5. Joel McKinney (18 Aug 1787 – 26 May 1848)
      6. 6. Charles McKinney (5 Jun 1789 – 1862)
      7. 7. Daniel McKinney (1 Dec 1792 – 4 Mar 1853)
    9. 9. Rhoda Watkins (31 Mar 1764 – 20 Dec 1816)
    10. 10. Samuel Watkins (1770 – 1841)
    11. 11. William Watkins (1795 – 1840)
  6. 6. Stephen Watkins (1720 – 1755)
  7. 7. Francis (Fanny) Watkins (1722 – 1772)
  8. 8. Benjamin Watkins (1725 – 12 Feb 1781)
  9. 9. Mary Watkins (22 Mar 1725 – 13 Nov 1805)
  10. 10. Christopher Watkins (1732 – 6 Nov 1822)

THOMAS WATKINS's Timeline

5 Records

1678
1678
Birth of THOMAS WATKINS in Swift Creek, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
Swift Creek, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
1678
1678
Birth of THOMAS WATKINS in Henrico Co, VA
Henrico Co, VA
1678
1678
Birth of THOMAS WATKINS in Henricho County, VA
Henricho County, VA
1680
1680
Age 2
Birth of THOMAS WATKINS in Swift Creek, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
Swift Creek, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
1760
04 Mar 1760
Age 82
Death of THOMAS WATKINS in Swift Creek, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Swift Creek, Cumberland, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Swift Creek, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1060.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DPS

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Swift Creek, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1680; Birth city: Swift Creek; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Henrico Co, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Henricho County, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: Henricho County; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Swift Creek, Powhatan, VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1680; Birth city: Swift Creek; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1760
    Event Place: Swift Creek, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: Henricho County; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1680; Birth city: Swift Creek; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
Find more search results for THOMAS WATKINS

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE