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William James Watkins 1895–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1895

Birth Location: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: 1 Oct 1971

Death Location: San Diego, California, USA

Father: richard Watkins

Mother: Sarah Watkins

Spouse(s): Virginia Jefferis, Alice Watkins

Children(s): Rita Watkins

The story of William James Watkins began in 1895 in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales. William James Watkins married Alice Grace Watkins, Virginia Lois Jefferis, and had children including Rita Margery Watkins. William James Watkins passed away in 1971 in San Diego, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Watkins began in 1895 in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • William James Watkins married Alice Grace Watkins, Virginia Lois Jefferis, and had children including Rita Margery Watkins.
  • William James Watkins passed away in 1971 in San Diego, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Watkins's Ancestors

Self
William Watkins
1895–1971
Birth Place: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
richard Watkins
1857–1945
Foley Parish, Hereford, England
Sarah Watkins
1861–1919
Hisswery, Monmouthshire, Wales
Grandparents
William Watkins
1831–1901
Llandefalley, Breconshire, Wales
g watkins
1837–1914
Defynock, Breconshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Watkins
1804–1874
Anne Watkins
1808–1899
Richard Davies
1801–1875
Jennet Davies
1804–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Watcyn Watkins
1771–1843
Mary Jenkins
1771–1859

William Watkins's Descendants

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William (James) Watkins (abt 1895–1 Oct 1971) m. Virginia (Lois) Jefferis (9 Jun 1907–26 Feb 1997) m. Alice (Grace) Watkins (10 Sep 1894–1929)
  1. 1. Rita (Margery) Watkins 1909–2000

William Watkins's Timeline

14 Records

1852
20 Apr 1852
William James Watkins was baptized in Aberystwyth,Cardigan,Wales
Aberystwyth,Cardigan,Wales
1886
1886
Birth of William James Watkins in Monmouthshire, Wales
Monmouthshire, Wales
1894
29 Apr 1894
Birth of William James Watkins in Monmouthshire, Wales
Monmouthshire, Wales
1894
29 Apr 1894
Birth of William James Watkins in Monmouthshire, Wales
Monmouthshire, Wales
1894
29 Apr 1894
Birth of William James Watkins in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
1894
29 Apr 1894
Birth of William James Watkins in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
1894
29 Apr 1894
Birth of William James Watkins in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
1895
abt 1895
Birth of William James Watkins in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
1895
abt 1895
Birth of William James Watkins in Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 6
William James Watkins resided here in Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales
Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 16
William James Watkins resided here in Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales
Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales
1942
1942
Age 47
William James Watkins resided here in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
1971
1 Oct 1971
Age 76
Death of William James Watkins in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA
1971
1 Oct 1971
Age 76
Death of William James Watkins in San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Monmouthshire, Wales
    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 California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p79jn1105

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Monmouthshire, Wales
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index Cards to Naturalization Petitions for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Detroit, 1907-1995; Microfilm Serial: M1917; Microfilm Roll:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Monmouthshire, Wales
    Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions and Records, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 1137682; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Event Place: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5005; Folio: 189; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1894
    Event Place: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Event Place: Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 32281; Schedule Number: 155

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1852
    Event Place: Aberystwyth,Cardigan,Wales
    Record Source: Wales, Select Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5005; Folio: 189; Page: 36

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Llanwonno, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 32281; Schedule Number: 155

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions and Records, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 1137682; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions and Records, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 1137682; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: San Diego, California
    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 California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index Cards to Naturalization Petitions for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Detroit, 1907-1995; Microfilm Serial: M1917; Microfilm Roll:

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1971
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1971
    Event Place: San Diego, California, USA

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