The Watts On-line
Issue No. 11
January 17, 1997

There is some neat stuff in this issue.  A big thanks to the contributors!  Contributions are always appreciated and accepted.  I hold all contribution and use them as space permits so keep em’ coming!

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Contents

1.  Members Lines
2.  Tennesse Marriages
3.  Watts’ in the 1850 Census
4. Georgia Headright and Bounty Grants
5.  The Watts/Hummel Notebook
6. Watts Family discussion list

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MEMBERS LINES

 (William E Ikerd) - zumbrum@computer-services.com

Lori, herewith a kinda Ahnentafel, broken down some for just the WATTS line. You may massage (edit) it to make it fit the newsletter.  This begins with my mother.

Bill Ikerd
WEIkerd@juno.com

Ahnentafel Chart for Dean Alverdia BASHAM-

First Generation

1.   Dean Alverdia BASHAM-5 was born 28 May 1915 in St Paul, Madison, AR.  Dean married (MRIN:2) William Henry "Henry"  "Hank" IKERD-4 on 10 Feb 1936 in Bolivar, Polk, MO. William was born 26 Aug 1912 in Conway, Webster, MO. He died 26 Jun 1990 in Bolivar, Polk, MO.

Second Generation

2.   David Singleton BASHAM-8 was born 27 Apr 1868 in Meade, KY.  He died 7 May 1946 in Joplin, Jasper, MO and was buried in Galena, KS. David married Fannie May ELLIS-9 on 30 Sep 1902 in

 Owasso, Tulsa, OK (MRIN:4). The marriage ended in divorce.

3.   Fannie May ELLIS-9 was born 27 May 1880 in Buncombe, NC. She died 6 Jan 1957 in Claremore, Rogers, OK and was buried in Claremore, Rogers, OK.

Third Generation

4.   Godfrey Taylor BASHAM-10 was born 11 Sep 1846 in Breckinridge, KY. He died 12 Dec 1925 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK and was buried in Owasso, Tulsa, OK. Godfrey married Hannah P HENRY-11 on 14 Dec 1864 in Meade, KY (MRIN:5).

5.   Hannah P HENRY-11 was born 22 Nov 1842 in Meade, KY. She died 5 Apr 1898 in Meade, KY and was buried in Brandenburg, Meade, KY.

Fourth Generation

10.  David W HENRY-14 was born about Nov 1806 in Nelson, KY. He died 28Aug 1864 in Meade, KY. David married Sarah Thomas WILLIS-15 about 1840 in KY       

11.  Sarah Thomas WILLIS-15 was born 19 Aug 1814 in KY. She died 11 Sep 1846 in Meade Co., KY.

Fifth Generation

22.  Owen WILLIS-24 was born about 1778 in VA. He died in KY. Owen married Lurana "Lurany" WATTS-25 on 20 Dec 1799 in Madison, VA

23.  Lurana "Lurany" WATTS-25 was born about 1775 in Madison, VA.  She died 27 Aug 1853 in Grayson Co., KY.

Sixth Generation

Barnett WATTS-48 was born about 1756 in Culpeper, VA. He died before 26 Mar 1801 in Madison, VA. Barnett married Frances "Fanny" HORD

47.  Frances "Fanny" HORD-49 was born about 1748 in Culpeper, VA.

Seventh Generation

92.  John WATTS-88 was born about 1722/1730 in Orange, VA. He died after 4 Feb 1796 in Madison, KY. John married Sarah "Sally" BARNETT-on 1 Oct 1755 in   Orange, VA

93. Sarah "Sally" BARNETT-89 was born about 1736 in Orange, VA.

Eighth Generation

184. Thomas WATTS-196 was born about 1690/1695 in Culpeper, VA.   He died after 22 Aug 1749 in Culpeper, VA. Thomas married Esther STONE-

185. Esther STONE-197 was born about 1690. She died 1772 in Orange, VA.

Ninth Generation

368. Edward WATTS-198 was born about 1670 in Spotsylvania, VA. He died about 1750 in Orange, VA. Edward married Anne-199

Tenth Generation

736. Edward WATTS-1070 was born about 1620 in England. He died 1690 in Stafford,VA. Edward married Anne-10457

737. Anne-10457 died after 1690 in VA.

Eleventh Generation

1472.     Cornelius WATTS-10458 was born in England. He died after 3 Jan 1640 and was buried before 4 Oct 1640. Cornelius married Ann-10459

1473.     Ann-10459 died after 1640.

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TENNESSEE MARRIAGES
Monroe Co., TN

Fry, Ibaline                Spouse : Watts, Ruben
                Marriage date : 17 May 1845

Roane Co., TN

Galyon, Abram                Spouse : Watts, Sarah
                Marriage date : 25 Sep 1852

Galyon, Benjamin                Spouse : Watts, Elizabeth
                Marriage date : 19 May 1853

Gooden, Susan                Spouse : Watts, Leroy
                Marriage date : 5 Sep 1849

Leffew, Mary W                Spouse : Watts, William
                Marriage date : 4 Oct 1849

Watts, Mary Ann                Spouse : Wetherford, C A B
                Marriage date : 7 May 1853

Watts, Nancy                Spouse : Fleming, Michael
                Marriage date : 30 Jul 1853

Watts, Nancy J                Spouse : Bales, Nathaniel R
                Marriage date : 4 Dec 1852

Shelby Co., TN

Mcelyea, Eliza J                Spouse : Watts, Richard
                Marriage date : 20 Dec 1850

Sumner Co., TN

Morris, Polly                Spouse : Watts, Reuben
                Marriage date : 25 Jun 1812

Sturgeon, John B                Spouse : Watts, Elizabeth
                Marriage date : 5 Apr 1825

Watts, James                Spouse : Young, Patsey
                Marriage date : 11 Apr 1812

Watts, Nancy W T             Spouse : Erskin, Samuel
                Marriage date : 20 May 1826

Watts, Nancy W T             Spouse : Eskew, Samuel
                Marriage date : 20 May 1826

Watts, Wesley                Spouse : Breese, Mary C
                Marriage date : 11 Dec 1824

Watts, Westley                Spouse : Brisee, Mary C
                Marriage date : 11 Dec 1824

Washington Co., TN

Konken, John                Spouse : Watts, Sarah
                Marriage date : 12 Feb 1832

Weakly Co., TN

Miller, Elizabeth                Spouse : Watts, Benjamine F
                Marriage date : 8 Oct 1859

Simmons, Matilda                Spouse : Watts, John F
                Marriage date : 5 Dec 1861

Watts, Francis                Spouse : Dickson, William
                Marriage date : 31 Dec 1845

Watts, Matilda C                Spouse : Golden, David
                Marriage date : 31 Dec 1845

Hi Lori,

Just though I would let you know that in the section for Davidson Co., TN marriages you didn't list my Thomas Watts to Betsy Jones, Nov. 17. 1807.  Thanks,

Judy

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WATTS IN 1850 TENNESSEE CENSUS

INSTALLMENT NUMBER ONE:

Key to county codes:  (Keep this record for refference to county codes):

If any one should have any questions about the county codes or how to obtain census pages from rolls and page numbers listed, contact:  JudyLeeW@aol.com  Thanks,  Judy Lee Watts

1850 TENNESSEE CENSUS,  ANNOTATED,  WATTS A - I:

1.  Amanda 39,  J.R. 16,  Nancy 8,  James 12,  Lou. F. 5,  Mellissa 3,   NC T,  Rb-1035-76

Annotation:  Amanda WATTS was the widow of Wilson WATTS.  Amanda's maiden name was NEWTON.  Amanda and Wilson married on Sept. 26, 1833 in Sunner Co., TN.  Wilson left a will in Robertson Co., TN.  Wilson's brother, Marcus, married Amanda's sister, Mary NEWTON.

2.  Andrew 32,  Hester 30,  Riley 12,  John 10,  Pleasant 8,  Joseph 6.  Thomas 4,  Elizabeth 2,  Martha 1,  T T,  Hw-46-817

3.  Anna 55,  Caroline 16,  unk T,  Hi-342-49

4.  Benjamin F. 26,  Nancey E. 21,    T T,   Gi-202-710

5.  Catherine 25,  Milley 10,  John 9,  Baxter 7,  Clay 3,  Nancy 1,  KY T,  Hi-346-49

6.  Charles 28,  Margarett 31,  Mary F. 9,  Laura 8,  Ellen 7,  Alice 5,  Lewis C. 3,   VA T,   Ru-1408-700

7.  Docia 46,  Minerva 22,  Margaret 20,  James 18,  Elenor 13,  NC  Ind,  O-368-688

8.  Elijah 23,  Nancy 50,  John 12,  T SC,  Hi-375-53

9.  Elizabeth 65,  Mary 35,  Eliza 33,  Malinda 35,  NC  T,  Rb-1785-213

Annotation:  Elizabeth WATTS is the widow of Thomas WATTS.  Her maiden name was JONES.  Thomas and Elizabeth married on Nov. 17, 1807 in Davidson Co., TN.  (Anyone interested in more information on this family please contact me, this is my line.  JudyLeeW@aol.com

10.  Ensley 38,  Catherine 38,  James 18,  Ann 16,  Va NC,  Hw-38-815

11.  Greenberry 60,  Elizabeth 60,  Susan 13,  Va  Va,  Hw-33-815

12.  Isaac P. 28,  Eliza 28,  NC T,  Ms-150-20

Installment # 2 will begin with the letter "J".
Submitted by Judy Lee W@aol.com

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GEORGIA HEADRIGHT AND BOUNTY GRANTS WITH WATTS SURNAME

Watts Surname