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Now that the kids are getting back to school I may
get a little more time for some serious research. I would like to go
through some of your Watts Lines that were submitted and try and add to
them. If you submitted you line some time ago, you might
consider doing it again. We gain new members every week.
**I know I've stated this before but let me say it again.....If you do not
receive your newsletter please let me know! I had 5 newsletters sent
back to me last time. If you change servers, you will need to let me
know your new address. Sometimes it is only a temporary difficulty
and you may not realize it or it may be something on my end.
BACK ISSUES - I know many of you have requested them. We are working
on it and will keep you posted. Sending out back issues individually
is too time consuming for me. I will let you know as soon as we can
make them available.
Lori
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Contents:
1. Members Lines
2. Accomack County, Virginia Orders
3.Two wills from Clark Co., KY - John Watts and Julius Watts
4. "Hereditary order of descendants of Colonial Governors"
5. Thomas Watts of Venderburg Co., Indiana
6. Georgia Marriages
7. Watts Emigrants - part 1 of 2
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Members Lines:
1. Susan E. Watts - wattsnew@juno.com
Descendants of Greenberry Watts
1 Greenberry Watts b: June 17, 1849 in Allen County, Ky
d: June 15, 1905 in Allen County,Ky
...+ Mary Elizabeth Marcaum? b: January 08, 1839 in Tennesee
d: Febuary 04, 1908
......2 Charlie Mortiga Watts b: September 25, 1872 in Allen County,
Ky d: January 22, 1940 in Scottsville, Allen County, KY
..........+Mary Arthula Austin b: January 09, 1864 d: March 05, 1928 in
Scottsville, Allen County, KY
..............3 Earlty Watts b: 1900 d: August 23, 1973
......................4 Kenneth Earl Watts
..............3 Dovey Wattsb: October 05, 1901 in Scottsville, KY d:
November 08, 1902 in Scottsville, KY
..............3 "Roy" Durma Roy Lee Watts b: September 14,
1903 in Warren County, Kentucky d: in Tucker, Gwinnett County, Georgia
..................+Anne Virginia Beatrice Conley b: March 29, 1903
in Jellico, Tennesee m: June 05, 1926d: December 29, 1992 in Tucker,
Gwinnett County, Georgia
......................4 R L Watts , Jr., b: September 16, 1929 in
Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, USA d: February 16, 1976 in Lexington,
Fayette Co., Kentucky, USA
..........................+Betty Carolyn Hume
..............3 Biddie Austin Watts b: June 15, 1905 d: December 24,
1934 in Scottsville, Allen County, KY
..................+Presley D.Howell b: March 24, 1906 d: April 14,
1977 in Scottsville, Allen County, KY
I found the information on Greenberry Watts and Charles M. Watts in a
booklet titled "Beech Grove General Baptist Church 1896 to 1996"
There is a section of cemetery records. I confirmed the realtionship
between Charles M. and Greenberry with their death certificates. (arrived
today!) There are two more Watts in the Beech Grove Cemetery.
Could they be siblings of Charles M. Watts? Below are the Watts entrys in
the Beech Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Scottsville, Allen County
,KY:
Watts, Charles M. 1872-1940
Watts Mary A (Austin) 1864-1928 wife of CM
Watts, Dovie (d/o CM and MA) Oct. 05, 1901- Nov. 08, 1902
Watts, Earl F. (s/o CM and MA) 1900 -Aug 23, 1973
Watts, Greenberry June 17, 1839-June 15,1905
Watts, Mary E. Jan 08,1839-February 4, 1908 wife of G
Watts Virginia died Jan 29, 1948
Watts, William Jasper Dec 17, 1869-June 25, 1935
S.E.Watts
2. Reba Louise Breeden Jordan - Karo53133@aol.com
Am a Watts descendent and 'huntin', please include me in the Watts
newsletter. Any help appreciated. Will share! Elijah Walker
Watts of Hickman/Perry Co.TN is my grandfather.
Reba in AL
3. Laura Elizabeth Kandel - G MO LK@aol.com
My WATTS:
James WATTS , born abt 1828 , in Tn. or Ky (parents unknown)
married,Oct 09, 1850, Waynesvill, DeWitt Co. ILL
to . Lurinna Caroline ROBB, born, March 24, 1828
(died 1896)
daughter of John ROBB and Barbary ROBISON
children: James WATTS b. abt. 1852 ( died as infant)
Mary Louisia WATTS b. Feb 13, 1855, DeWitt Co. ILL.
Elizabeth WATTS b. April 03, 1865, Waynesville , ILL
Mary Lousia WATTS married Thomas ALLEN , Sept 1874, she died 1949 (
NEB)
children: James Allen (died as infant)
John Allen
Lottie Allen
Etta Maude Allen
Lizzie Allen ( died as infant)
Elizabeth WATTS married Alanson Lant BELL , Oct 28, 1883,she died
1956 ( KS)
children: Harvey Daniel
Caroline Susan
Adaline Lurinna
Edna Mae
Hazel Bertha
Thelma Gladys
Wilma Ruth
Verna Alice
James WATTS born abt 1828, had a sister ( name unknown WATTS)
who married a ? DRENNAN, about 1850 , gave birth to a son , named , Joseph
Elton DRENNAN and died shortly thereafter ( oral family history)
Joseph ( "Joe" ) was raised to manhood by James and Lurinna
WATTS , traveling with them, to Kansas . Joseph
married Carrie CONK
James WATTS , married a second time ,to Alwilda W. BARRETT
(Oklahoma) and he died in OK. abt 1911
Beth
4. Susan (Mitchell) Wood - swood@forest.bbn.com
Area of interest: ancestors of Zollie Watts of Brookhaven,
Mississippi.Just last night, I received a book in the mail from my mother
(Zollie's daughter) named "Descendants of Captain Billy Smith (The
Four Pennies)" by Gregory S. Smith. In this book, the following is
written:
"Anna Smith (daughter of Eldridge and Loshier Allen Smith) b. March
4, 1904, d. May 15, 1980, m. Zollie Watts, b. January 12, 1903, d. October
28, 1980, and they are buried at New Prospect in Lincoln County. He
was a son of Charlie and Annie Dora (Smith) Watts, and grandson of Preston
and Betsy (Smith) Watts, and John and Rebecca (East) Smith."
Looking forward to the newsletter,
Susan
5. Susan R Steveson - Srbake09@aol.com
Here is what I have starting with the oldest and working forward.
1. John WATTS born 18 Feb 1804 MD died 28 Oct 1910 (IA ?) he married
Deliah JOLLY born 22 Feb 1907 OH they had the following children
based on information in a family bible that I have.
**2. i. Elihu Watts born 25 Jan 1842 Atha City OH
3. ii. Uriah Watts (m) born 14 Dec 1826
4. iii. Elizabeth Watts born 22 Dec 1828
5. iv. Sarah Ann Watts born 04 April 1831
6. v. Margaret Watts born 12 Aug 1833
7. vi. Mary jane Watts born 06 Oct 1836
8. vii. Sensil or Gensil Watts (m) born 31 Aug
1839
9. viii. John Watts Jr born 17 Feb
1845
I know that John Jr. and Elihu remained close to each other. I have
the family bible from John WATTS JR. second wife who was Eliza Jane
JOHNSON. Eliza was the descendent of the Great Reformer Martin
Luther. Eliza was very active in ministry and done a lot traveling.
I have not pinpointed when the families moved to Iowa.
2. Elihu WATTS born 25 jan 1842 married Sarah
Margaret REITER born 17
Nov 1843 Pittsburgh PA. They had the following children:
**10. i. Susie E Watts born 28 Aug 1868 IA
11. ii. Andrew F Watts born 1871
12. iii. John Watts born 1873
13. iv. Sophia A Watts born Nov 1874
14. v. Frank S Watts born 1876
15. vi. Catherine (Kitt) B. Watts born 12 Aug 1878 IA
16. vii. Georgia Watts born 1880
17. viii. Edna/Della Watts born 1881
18. ix. Daniel S Watts born 1883
19. x. Harry Watts born 1885
10. Susie E WATTS born 28 Aug 1868 Montrose IA died 01 Nov 1953
Independence MO but was buried in Chariton IA she married Owen
Peterson GRANT born 14 March 1867 Keokuk IA died 11 Aug 1942 Chariton IA.
His parents were Leslie M GRANT from Aberdeen Scotland and MaryAnn
Elizabeth GORE from Iowa. Susie and Owen had the following children.
20. i. Jennie E Grant
21. ii. Owen Monte Grant
22. iii. Maggie R Grant
23. iv. Mary L Grant
24. v. Grover Glee Grant
25. vi. Iona Eona Grace Grant
**26. vii. John Elihu Grant
27. viii. Ethel Waunita Grant
28. ix. Leslie Merle Grant
I wont continue from here since I have nothing more on the WATTS.
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Dear Lori, I've just recently subscribed to Ghotes digest - a
discussion group of Virginia Eastern Shore descendants. Thought I'd
let you know I'm catching an occasional glimpse of a Watts going by.
Below is a series of records from Accomack County VA. Following that
is the masthead and directions for participating. I'm enjoying it
- seems to be a nice group of folks.
Joyce Browning - JBrown7169@aol.com
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Accomack County, Virginia
Orders
This is a continuation of the transcriptions, by C. E. Warrington, of Mr.
Harry F. Bell Sr's notes of Accomack County Court House documents.
Orders 1800-1804 page 166
At a court held in Accomack County October 26th 1801, present Thomas Bayly,
John Teackle Senr., David Watts Gent. William Parramore Sr., William
Parramore Jr. & Charles Stockley. An audit and settlement of the
estate of Jacob Warrington decd. being returned are ordered to be
recorded.
Orders 1804-1805 page 133
At a court held for Accomack County the 29th day of October 1804, present
Thomas Bayly, Charles Stockley, William Parramore & David Watts Gent.
Ordered that Teackle Warrington be tax free during pleasure as to his own
person.
Orders 1806-1807 page 113
At a court held for Accomack County on the 30th day of June 1806, present
John Custis, John Teackle Senr., William Parramore Junr. & David Watts
Gent.
Ordered that a summons be issued against William Warrington Constable to
appear here at next court and show cause why an information shall not be
filed against him for having discharged out of his custody George Black
and William Gunter committed him by David Watts Esquire with a mattimus to
the Jailor of the County.
Below is the masthead with address. However, I believe that if
interested, you should first contact Barbara Cox at
<< bgcox@ix.netcom.com
>>
The purpose of GHOTES and the GHOTES-digest is to
ASK QUESTIONS and SHARE INFORMATION concerning the genealogy and history
of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
To be effective, GHOTES needs your questions and comments. Send your
messages
to ghotes@esva.net.
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Following are 2 wills from Clark Co., KY of Watts'. Unfortunately,
did not make note of the film number when I copied these back in 1975.
Watts, John -- June 3, 1828-Oct. Court 1828 In very low estate
of health. To wife, Elizabeth, tract "on which I live",
appurtenances and all other property, except so much as shall be sold to
pay debts, during her natural life, and after her death to be sold and the
money divided as follows: To son Abel, $50; to son George $50; to
daughter Polly Bishop $50; to son Benjamin B. Augustine $100; to daughter
Fanny Jenkens $50; to Jane Elliott $50; and to following children:
Richard, Mahala, John and William, each $100. Should any remain, to
be equally divided between all his children: Nancy Groom, Abel,
George, Benjamin, Polly Bishop, Augustine, Fanny Jenkens, Richard, Jane
Elliott, Mahala, John and William. Ex: Thomas Botts, Richard Biven.
Wit: Wm. Lilly, Bazel Biven, Richard Watts (B7, pg 71)
Watts, Julius -- Jul 6, 1844-Feb 26, 1849 Of Madison Co.,
Kentucky.
To my wife, Mary, sum sufficient for her maintenance as long as she lives,
Ex to hold and let her have as they think best. Balance of estate to
be sold and money divided as follows: To son William E., $100; to
daughter Elizabeth Poindexter, $100; to Barnett Watts, $200 out of what he
owes testator; to Frances Laurence, wife of Henry Laurence, $1; to Mary
Shearer, wife of Samuel Shearer, $1; this is all he ever intends that
these two children shall have of his estate, as they have
received their part in full; to son Howard, $1, as he was given $300 at
the time he commenced practicing medicine; to William Arnold, son of Mary
Shearer, $100. After above bequests have been paid, remainder to be
equally divided between John T. Watts, Nancy Laurence, Simeon Watts,
Lucinda. Ex: John T. Watts, Willis Watts. Wit: Will H. Simmons, John
Simmons, John R. Simmons.
Codicil, Feb 11, 1848: Appoints Merideth Laurence as one of Ex in
place of Willis Watts. Also directs that daughter Elizabeth
Poindexter only have $1 and no more. Wit: William Flanagen, George
Smith (B11, pg 470)
Contributed by Cindy Wilder - FivePin@worldnet.att.net
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While researching the WATTS surname , I ran across these WATTS in a
book by the name of "Hereditary order of descendants of Colonial
Governors" ( Robert G. Thurtle) These may assist someone else in
their search. Palmer Ormsby WATTS b. ? d. abt 1875 .
m. Oct 09, 1845 ,in Louisville, Ky ..to Caroline Susan Etheridge b.
July 09, 1830, Boston,Ma (she a descendant of Thomas Dudley , Gov.
of Ma. 1634-35, 1640, 1645-46, 1650-51 )
their daughter was Isabella June WATTS , b. Aug 12, 1850,
Louisville, Ky. m. John MacIntosh Anderson, on July
12,1871 He was born Sept 20, 1841
Also : John WATTS b. 1786, New York, New York....d. Feb 04,
1831, New York m. in 1813, to Anna Rutherford b.
Mar 11, 1794 ...d. Feb 15, 1876, NY ( she a Descendant of
Lewis Morris,Gov. of NJ , 1719-20,1731-32, 1738-46 )
their daughter was Helen WATTS , b. june 22, 1815, NY
..d. April 11, 1906, NY...
Helen WATTS m.1836/37, Archibald Russel , b.Dec 24, 1811,
Edenburg, Scotland
Contributed by Beth, - gmolk@aol.com
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Thomas Watts of Venderburg Co., Indiana
Hi Cousins,
Found the following in "The History of Livingston County, Illinois,
Illustrated,", Wm. Le Baron, Jr. & Co., Chicago, 1878, pg 783/4:
THOMAS WATTS, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Saunemin; was born in Huntingshire,
Eng., Aug. 14, 1828; he came to the United States with his parents in
1831, locating in Venderburg Co., Ind., where he was raised upon a farm
and received a common school education; his first occupation was that of a
stage driver. He married Miss Harriet Seabrooks March 5, 1853; she
was born June 17, 1829; in 1855 he removed into Clay Co. and began
farming, in which he has since continued; he came to Illinois and bought
and improved eighty acres of land in Marshall Co., which he sold in 1867
and bought where he now resides. He owns one hundred acres of
well-improved land; has a family of eleven children - Charles H., William
T., Albert D., Sarah K., Susan E., Charlotte A., John S., Hattie B., Eva
M., Harriett L., Mary E. -----------------------
Hope this helps someone!
Celia - cgsnyder@uiuc.edu
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GEORGIA MARRIAGES
BROOKS COUNTY
John Watts Ann Gosser March 5, 1868
Thomas Watts Alice Gossier December 27, 1866
FLOYD COUNTY
John Watts Susan Ann Penny February 20, 1864
John W. Watts Annie E. Terrell December 15, 1870
Joseph M. Watts Mary A. Winn December 1838
Joshua Watts Jane Montgomery January 9, 1844
William J. Watts Charity M. Bowles September 30, 1868
CARROLL COUNTY
James Watts Rebecca Perry January 19, 1834
Jeremiah Watts Mary Flinch October 14, 1850
John Watts Rebecca Wadkins February 27, 1834
John W. Elizabeth Logan February 25, 1830
OGLETHORPE COUNTY
Charles Watts Jenney Watson October 1, 1798
Harrison Watts Mary Biddle December 5, 1797
Littleberry Watts Polly Bailey August 16, 1810
Pleasant Watts Elizabeth Bailey March 23, 1808
Thomas Watts Peggy Morton April 14, 1796
CLARKE COUNTY
John M. Watts Prudence Hill April 27, 1815
Littleberry Watts Margaret Harvey April 20, 1819
LAURENS COUNTY
William Watts Ann Askew November 25, 1819
HARRIS COUNTY
Thomas Watts Martha Ann Harper June 15, 1840
HANCOCK COUNTY
William Watts Nancy Hall December 13, 1838
GREENE COUNTY
Hampton Watts Amanda Davenport January 14, 1825
Hardy J. Watts Martha Bunch December 10, 1834
Harrison Watts Mary Daniel November 2, 1824
Harrison H. Watts Jane Forrester January 12, 1834
Holton Watts Selatia Smith July 22, 1805
Jacoby Watts Elizabeth Harrison February 24, 1804
John R. Watts Elizabeth T. Asbury September 23, 1833
Joseph Watts Elizabeth Jenkins July 30, 1818
Little B. Watts Nancy Whatley February 21, 1801
Presly Watts Abbey Andrews July 20, 1808
Richard Watts Martha Watts October 27, 1839
Richard N. Watts Mary S. Watts May 30, 1837
William Watts Nancy Williams September 21, 1845
William H. Watts Patsy Roberts February 17, 1804
William H. Watts Mary Robinson December 10, 1828
DEKALB COUNTY
Spencer Watts Nancy Stone September 7, 1848
Spencer Watts Rodut Fogarty July 9, 1850
This was contributed by one of our members who sent me quite a bit of
information but I failed to copy the name with the information. If
this
information came from you please e-mail me so I can give you credit.
And
thanks for sharing. Lori
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WATTS EMIGRANTS Part 1 of 2
Abram Watts : immigrated to Virginia around 1666
Anthony Watts: immigranted to Virginia around 1657
Bryan Watts: immigrated to Virginia around 1657
Charles Watts: emigrated from Bristol, England to Virginia
around
mid-seventeenth century
Christopher Watts,.: emigrated from Bristol, England to Virginia in
1636
Christopher Watts, Sr.: immigrated to Virginia in 1636
Christopher Watts, Jr.: Immigrated to Virginia in 1636
David Watts; born 1729, died 1767; emigrated from Endinburgh,
Scotland to Virginia in early eighteenth century. (This entry was in
the book as listed but this David was probably born in Virginia)
David Watts; emigrated from Scotland to Morristown, New Jersey;
married to Martha Givens.
Edmond Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1650.
Edward Watts; immigrated to Virginia in 1640.
Edward Watts; emigrated from Bristol, England to Virginia around
mid-seventeenth century.
George Watts; immigrated to Virgina around 1656
George Watts; immigrated to Virginia in 1653.
Ger. Watts; immigrated to Virginia 1638.
Henry Watts; immigrated to Virginia in 1643.
Jacob Watts; born 1731, died 1821; emigrated from Edinburgh, Scottland to
Virginia in early eighteenth century; married Elizabeth Durrett.
(This Jacob did not emigrate from Scotland but did travel to Scotland to
study for the ministry. This Jacob was born in Virginia.)
Jacob Watts; immigrated from Europe to Georgia in May 1733; sawyer
turner; settled first at Fort Arguile, then Savannah.
Jeremiah Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1636.
Jeremiah Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1638.
Jeremy Watts; emigrated from London, England to Virginia on board
the ship "Paule" in July 1635; age 21.
John Watts; emigrated from London to Philadelphia on board the ship
"London Packet" on October 1774; age 22; brass founder;
indentured servant.
John Watts; emigrated from Bristol, England to Virgina around
mid-seventeenth century.
John Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1659.
John Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1664.
John Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1663.
John Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1665.
Joseph Watts; immigrated from Somersetshire, England to Maryland in
Jun 1739; age 18; husbandman; indentured servent.
Josius Watts; emigrated from England to Virginia on board the ship
"Merchant's Hope" in July 1635; age 21.
Nicholas Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1663.
Peter Watts; immigrated to Virginia around 1654.
Phillip Watts; emigrated from Bristol, England to Virginia around
mid-seventeenth century.
From "The Watts Family" American Genealogical
Research Institute, Heritage Press Inc. Washington D. C. , 1975, pa.
28-29.
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