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Walter Hudson Watkins 1909–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Oct 1909

Birth Location: Allen, Oklahoma

Death Date: 8 JAN 1955

Death Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States

Father: William Watkins

Mother: Georgie Freeman

Spouse(s): Gracie Green

Children(s): Jimmie Watkins, Belva Watkins, Clifford Watkins, Robert Watkins

In 1909, Walter Hudson Watkins entered the world in Allen, Oklahoma, born to William Lee Watkins And Georgie Freeman. In 1910, Walter Hudson Watkins resided in Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, Walter Hudson Watkins resided in Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma, USA. Walter Hudson Watkins married Gracie Lucille Green, and had children including Belva Jean Watkins, Billy Dean Watkins, Clifford Eugene Watkins, Jimmie Lee Watkins, Richard Allen Watkins, Robert Hudson Watkins. Walter Hudson Watkins passed away in 1955 in Redondo Beach, California, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Walter Hudson Watkins entered the world in Allen, Oklahoma, born to William Lee Watkins And Georgie Freeman.
  • In 1910, Walter Hudson Watkins resided in Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1920, Walter Hudson Watkins resided in Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Walter Hudson Watkins married Gracie Lucille Green, and had children including Belva Jean Watkins, Billy Dean Watkins, Clifford Eugene Watkins, Jimmie Lee Watkins, Richard Allen Watkins, Robert Hudson Watkins.
  • Walter Hudson Watkins passed away in 1955 in Redondo Beach, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Walter Watkins
1909–1955
Birth Place: Allen, Oklahoma
Parents
William Lee Watkins
1870–1926
Texas
Georgie Freeman
1879–1912
Harrison County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William (Almarine) Watkins
1806–1888
Cliffside, Ruthford, North Carolina, USA
Serena Bolin
1844–1920
Missouri
Great-Grandparents
Rev. Watkins
1773–1820
Rachel Milliken
1776–1820
Hugh Bolin
1822–1850
Polly Willis
1822–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Watkins
1747–1818
Elenor Carper
1754–1790
John Bowlin
1790–1870
Sarah Henson
1795–1870

Walter Watkins's Descendants

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Walter (Hudson) Watkins (24 Oct 1909–8 JAN 1955) m. Gracie (Lucille) Green (25 JUN 1910–8 MAY 1989)
  1. 1. Jimmie (Lee) Watkins 1932–2021 m. Wanda (Novell) Smalley 1934–2014
  2. 2. Belva (Jean) Watkins 1934–2021 m. Donavan (Dale) Verdeck 1934–1995
  3. 3. Clifford (Eugene) Watkins 1938–2009
  4. 4. Robert (Hudson) Watkins 1944–1999

Walter Watkins's Timeline

12 Records

1909
24 Oct 1909
Birth of Walter Hudson Watkins in Allen, Oklahoma
Allen, Oklahoma
1910
1910
Age 1
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Carter, Carter, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Carter, Carter, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1931
Abt 1931
Age 22
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in 21 Healton Okla
21 Healton Okla
1935
1935
Age 26
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma
Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma, USA
Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma, USA
1948
1948
Age 39
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1949
8 Apr 1949
Age 40
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Redondo, California, USA
Redondo, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1952
1952
Age 43
Walter Hudson Watkins resided here in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1955
8 JAN 1955
Age 46
Death of Walter Hudson Watkins in Bellflower-Lakewood, California
Bellflower-Lakewood, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Allen, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 533
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3291; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-20
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 460-03-2011; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] California, Death Index, Source Citation: Date: 1955-01-08
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1455; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 54
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1270; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0248; FHL microfilm: 1375283
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Redondo Beach, Los A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Allen Ward 3, Pontotoc, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1270; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0248; FHL microfilm: 1375283

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hewitt, Carter, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1455; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 54

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Carter, Carter, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1931
    Event Place: 21 Healton Okla
    Record Source:
    [1] Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Medford Patriot-Star; Publication Date: 13 Aug 1931; Publication Place: Medford, Oklahoma, USA
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 9 Aug 1931; Publication Place: Blackwell, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.40131232,0.38942552,0.42242295&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Blackwell, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Blackwell Journal-Tribune - 9 Aug 1931 - Page 2, Marriage of Watkins Green 9 Aug 1931

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3291; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oklahoma, 10161940-0331/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 533
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Seiling, Dewey, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3291; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 22-20

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 May 1948
    Event Place: Seiling, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dewey County News - 6 May 1948 - Page 3, Walter Watkins family visit 6 May 1948

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1949
    Event Place: Redondo, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Redondo Beach, Los A

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Seiling, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dewey County News - 13 Jan 1955 - Page 2, Obituary for Ben Green 13 Jan 1955

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Redondo, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Redondo Reflex - 14 Jan 1955 - Page 3, Obituary for WALTER WATKINS (Aged 45) 14 Jan 1955

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Redondo, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Redondo Reflex - 14 Jan 1955 - Page 3, 14 Jan 1955

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Seiling, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dewey County News - 27 Jan 1955 - Page 1, Walter Watkins obit 27 Jan 1955

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1908 Clark Ln
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 JAN 1955
    Event Place: Bellflower-Lakewood, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 460-03-2011; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California, Death Index, Source Citation: Date: 1955-01-08
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Redondo Beach, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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