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This week's newsletter is coming to you a day late due to extra hours at
work. For those of you with root in Virginia, there is some great new
information. I look for ward to hearing from those of you concerning your
thoughts on Cornelius Watts wife. Contents: 1. Members Lines 2. Queries 3. Letter from Wells, Somerset, England concerning Cornelius Watts 4. William and Edward, Children of Cornelius Watts 5. Charles A. Wilson Died At Anderson Residence, Lawrence, KY 6. Dr. William Lewis Elmore of Fayette, KY 7. Watts Marriages in Anne Arundel County, Maryland Members Lines From: jr_cop@netins.net (Jennie Soder) Hello!! My full name is Jennie Renee Soder. I have included a report that has most if not all of what I have. I've gotten most of it from the net and a book called "Sebree Studies" written by Willa Gus. There is a section on the Watts lineage. Jennie Descendants of Edward Watts Generation No. 1 1. EDWARD1 WATTS. Children of EDWARD WATTS are: 2. i. THOMAS2 WATTS, b. Abt. 1695; d. 1749, Culpepper County, Virginia. ii. EDWARD WATTS, b. Abt. 1698; d. 1760. iii. DAVID WATTS, b. Abt. 1702; d. 1767. iv. WILLIAM WATTS, b. Abt. 1704; d. Abt. 1760. v. JOHN WATTS, b. Abt. 1710; d. Abt. 1765. Generation No. 2 2. THOMAS2 WATTS (EDWARD1) was born Abt. 1695, and died 1749 in Culpepper County, Virginia. He married ESTHER STONE. Children of THOMAS WATTS and ESTHER STONE are: 3. i. JOHN3 WATTS, b. Abt. 1722, Culpepper County, Virginia; d. April 04, 1796, Madison County, Kentucky. ii. EDWARD WATTS, b. Abt. 1725; d. Abt. 1790; m. ELIZABETH DOWNS, September 14, 1737. iii. ANN WATTS. iv. ELIZABETH WATTS. v. BENJAMIN WATTS, d. 1790, Culpepper County, Virginia. vi. THOMAS WATTS, d. 1796, Culpepper County, Virginia; m. ANNE GAINES. vii. SARAH WATTS, d. 1783, Culpepper County, Virginia. viii. JACOB WATTS, b. July 19, 1730; d. April 1824, (date is incorrect and should be 1821)Orange County, Virginia; m. ELIZABETH DURRETT, Aft. 1738. ix. ESTHER WATTS, m. JEREMIAH WHITE, June 13, 1772, Culpepper County, Virginia. x. MARY WATTS. xi. WILLIAM WATTS. xii. FRANCES WATTS. Generation No. 3 3. JOHN3 WATTS (THOMAS2, EDWARD1) was born Abt. 1722 in Culpepper County, Virginia, and died April 04, 1796 in Madison County, Kentucky. He married SARAH BARNETT Bef. 1750 in Orange County, Virginia, daughter of JOHN BARNETT and MARRIN GIBBS. Children of JOHN WATTS and SARAH BARNETT are: 4. i. ESTHER4 WATTS, d. Bef. 1832. ii. BARNETT WATTS, d. 1801. iii. JOHN WATTS, b. March 22, 1767. iv. FRANKEY WATTS, m. FRANK QUINN. v. MILDRED WATTS. vi. ELIZABETH WATTS, b. December 30, 1762; d. September 10, 1830, Madison, Indiana; m. JESSE VAWTER, March 29, 1781, Culpepper County, Virginia. vii. ANNA WATTS. viii. AGATHA WATTS, d. Aft. 1832; m. (1) LEVI BRASHEAR, Madison County, Kentucky; m. (2) BENJAMIN TURNER, August 27, 1789, Culpepper County, Virginia. ix. MARY WATTS, d. Aft. May 07, 1832; m. HIRAM BIGGERSTAFF. x. THOMAS WATTS, d. 1820, Madison County, Kentucky; m. (1) FRANCES GAINES; m. (2) DRUCILLA HAM. 5. xi. JULIOUS WATTS, b. 1763; d. October 04, 1848. Generation No. 4 4. ESTHER4 WATTS (JOHN3, THOMAS2, EDWARD1) died Bef. 1832. She married RICHARD SEBREE, son of RICHARD SEBREE. Children of ESTHER WATTS and RICHARD SEBREE are: i. RICHARD5 SEBREE, b. Abt. 1771. ii. JOHN SEBREE, b. 1773. iii. REUBEN SEBREE, b. 1775. 6. iv. ELIZABETH SEBREE, b. 1777; d. Aft. 1855. v. SARAH SEBREE, b. Abt. 1779. vi. THOMAS SEBREE, b. Abt. 1780. vii. JAMES BOONE SEBREE, b. 1781. viii. LABAN SEBREE, b. 1782. ix. FANNY SEBREE, b. 1793. x. URIEL SEBREE, b. 1800. 5. JULIOUS4 WATTS (JOHN3, THOMAS2, EDWARD1) was born 1763, and died October 04, 1848. He married MARY EVE December 1785 in Orange County, Virginia. Children of JULIOUS WATTS and MARY EVE are: i. JOHN T.5 WATTS, b. September 27, 1786; d. February 20, 1876. ii. NANCY WATTS, b. 1788; d. 1878. iii. FRANCES WATTS, b. 1790; d. 1869. iv. ELIZABETH WATTS, b. 1795. v. BARNETT WATTS. vi. HOWARD WATTS, b. October 08, 1793; d. September 17, 1876. vii. SIMPSON WATTS. viii. MARY WATTS, b. September 16, 1806; d. March 01, 1877. ix. WILLIAM E. WATTS. x. LUCINDA WATTS. Generation No. 5 6. ELIZABETH5 SEBREE (ESTHER4 WATTS, JOHN3, THOMAS2, EDWARD1) was born 1777, and died Aft. 1855. She married GABRIEL JOHNSON, son of WILLIAM JOHNSON and LUCY HACKLEY. Children of ELIZABETH SEBREE and GABRIEL JOHNSON are: 7. i. SARAH BARNETT6 JOHNSON, b. 1809, Indiana; d. 1872, Iowa. 8. ii. LUCY JOHNSON, b. December 11, 1797. iii. ANNA JOHNSON. iv. ELIZABETH JOHNSON. v. ELLEN JOHNSON. vi. FRANCES JOHNSON. vii. IRENE JOHNSON. viii. RICHARD JOHNSON, b. November 28, 1799. ix. GABRIEL JOHNSON. x. ESTHER JOHNSON. Queries No queries this week Letter from Wells, Somerset, England concerning Cornelius Watts This last month while I was at a family reunion, I spoke with another genealogist, Louise Holt, working on the line of Cornelius Watts of Wells, Somerset England. This Cornelius had two sons who immigrated to Virginia and are the forbears of many of the Virginia lines of Watts. For reference, his Will was printed in issue #17. Issue #35 also has references to Cornelius. Below is part of a letter sent to Louise from the City of Wells. Louise believed the name of Cornelius' wife was Ann Sheman. I have the name of Ann Esserman, myself with the reference being a marriage recorded in Church records. I have not seen this reference personally and do not have a film number but only the word of an unknown person. This letter is quite interesting and of interest to many of you who are descended from him. Louise pointed out to me the reference that Cornelius was listed as selling Tabacco. This probably was brought to England by his sons William and Edward. We know they made more than one trip back to England. I am most interested in hearing from those of you who are descended from Cornelius through Edward or William with a though on the maiden name of his wife Ann. Does anyone have a name with a source? Lori City of Wells Town Hall, Wells, Somerset Douglas M. Cursley - Town Clerk Jean M. Imray B.A. F.S.A. A - Archivist Cornelius Watts and his family ... As Cornelius Watts was a burgess I have found a little in the minute books of the Old City Corporation. He was admitted to the freedom of the City on 7 September 1626. He was qualified to do so because he had married the daughter of a burgess, but the record does not give her name. Presumably this Ann Sherman whom he had married in 1614, according to Mrs. Holt. It is just possible, however, given the time lapse between 1614 and 1626 that Ann had died and that he had re-married. If it was Ann Sherman there is a problem as the only Sherman recorded as a freeman is John Sherman, admitted in 1487, much too early to be Ann's father. She might have been a widow when she married Cornelius and it would be necessary to know her maiden name in order to identify her father. William Sherman, who witnessed Cornelius' will in 1640 could not have been her father, as he was not a burgess, nor for the same reason, her uncle, or her first husband. He might have been a brother in law or a son by a first marriage if she was a widow when she married Cornelius. In September 1627 Cornelius was made a chief burgess, that is, one of the governing body of the city and in January 1632/3 his name appears in a list of persons selling tabacco in Wells. He is described as a vintner. By September 1635 he was no longer living in Wells, though where is not stated. This means he was no longer qualified to be a burgess and he offered to resign, if the city agreed, or he would come and live in Wells if he could get a house. In December his resignation was accepted and his name was removed from the list of burgesses. He no longer appears in the City records. P. T. O. ******************************************** William and Edward Watts, Children of Cornelius Watts 2. WILLIAM2 WATTS (CORNELIUS1)7 was born Abt. 1615 in Wells, Somerset Co., England8, and died Abt. 1670 in VA9. He married CHARITY MARIE ELLEYZE. Notes for WILLIAM WATTS: "A William Watts, whom we tentatively identify as this man, was transported to Virginia on the ship "Expedition" 20 Nov 1635. He settled in Charles City, Co., VA. July 30, 1637 he patented 75 acres of land on Queen's Creek (now known as York River) near Williamsburg, VA. He was associated with Richard Davis, who joined him in the land patent. John Wayne, according to the Virginia Land Office Records, was credited with transporting William Watts to Virginia." In his book, Heineman believes William went back to England after his father's death but soon returned to America. He also believes William made several trips back and forth. 1649 - William Watts and his wife, Charity Watts, were transported to Virginia by Richard Kemp. 1650 May 22 - William Watts was transported to (old) Rappahannock Co., Va by Capt. Moore Fauntelroy, and received a headright there. 1652 Dec 6 - William Watts was transported to Gloucester Co., VA by Thomas Ball. abt 1663 - William Watts sailed from Bristol, England, to Virginia on three separate occasions. 1669 - William Watts in Christ Church records in Middlesex Co., VA abt 1670 - William Watts sailed from Bristol, England, to Virginia on the ship "Richard". 1673 Feb 16 - William Watts received a headright of 250 acres on Aquaintanoroke Swamp in New Kent Co., VA (Land grant book 6, page 503) Heineman page 5&6 [William Watts and Richard Davis patented, July 30, 1638, seventy-five acres on Queens Creek, adjoining the lands of Robert Booth and Lieutenant Popeley; due as follows: Fifty acres for the adventure of said Watts and wife, the second year, to Charles River, and twenty-five acres for the adventure, the second year, of the said Davis to Charles River. The "adventure" refers to the bounty in land offered those who would settle on Charle is man as the Edward watts who left England for Virginia 11/26/1640 with William Wigg and others. In 1646 he was shown in York Co., VA. Apparently he returned temporarily to England, for he returned from Bristol, England, to Virginia in 1664 and again in 1679. He is believe to have been the Edward Watts who deeded land in (old) Rappahannock Co., VA, 2/22/1662. (deed Book 1656-1664, page 344). He probably was the same Edward Watts who received a headright in New Kent Co., VA, 10/20/1687. Edward Watts of Stafford Co., VA, with his wife, Anne Watts, were brought into Court in 1689 and fined. (Stafford County Court Book 1689-90, at page 32). Edward Watts died in Stafford Co., VA, in 1690, and his widow, Anne Watts, administered his estate. This record appears in the old Stafford order book, but the corresponding entry in the Will Book is lost or destroyed. More About EDWARD WATTS: Christened: 16 Oct 1620, St. Cuthbertes, City of Wells, Somerset Co., England Children of EDWARD WATTS and ANNE are: i. EDWARD3 WATTS, b. Abt. 165014; d. Abt. 172815. Notes for EDWARD WATTS: The following information is from Charles B. Heinemann's book "Watts Families" pa 54-56 We identify this as the Edward Watts who appeared in Safford County shortly before his appearance in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. We list the following as belonging to him: 1709 Nov 2 - Edward Watts, Stafford Co., Va., aquired 1 acre of land on the south side of Clayburn's Run, Richmond Co., Va., from Charles and Alice Cole, Watts to build mill and grind corn for Cole. (Richmond Co. D. B. 5, pa. 151) 1723 Apr 2 - Edward Watts sued the estate of John Richardson (Spotsylvania County, Order book, pa. 24.) 1723 Dec 3 - Edward Watts served on a jury in Spotsylvania County (Order book pa. 60,65) 1727 Aug 1 - Edward Watts witnessed will of Alexander Cammill, Spotsylvania County, made July 10, 1727; proved August 1, 1727. 1728 Sep 9 - Edward Watts received a grant of 900 acres of new land in St. George's Parish. The same day his son, Thomas Watts, received a grant of 250 acres adjoining his father. The grant of Thomas Watts specifically refers to "Thomas Watts, a son of Edward Watts", so we have a definite tie-up. these grants were signed by Governor William Gooch and both dated September 26, 1728. Both men were described as "of Spotsylvania County", indicating they had settled in that county at an earlier date. Copy of Land Grant to Edward Watts for 900 acres of new land on page 55 The fact that no record is found in Spotsylvania County after September 28, 1728, showing any activity of Edward Watts leaves us a choice of these deductions: 1. That Edward Watts was later located in some County such as Orange, formed from Spotsylvania County in 1734. 2. That he was merely a short time resident in Spotsylvania and removed to one of the older counties where he died. Charles Heinemann deducted that this Edward Watts was the father of several sons, and perhaps several daughters. The fact that records of his son Thomas antedate those of this father show Edward Watts was an adult of middle age or later when he received the land grant of 1728. Tentatively he lists the following children of Edward Watts: Thomas Edward David William John From Sebree Studies, pa. 134: Another possibly child of Edward Watts was Robert Watts whose will was recorded 28 May 1741 in Orange Co. (Will book 1, pa. 155) Legatees were his brothers William and Thomas and a nephew, Thomas Watts. His brothers were named executors, they and Samuel Ball were witnesses. Heineman places this Robert Watts in the list of issue of Thomas Watts and Esther, but there is no evidence to recommend this placement. ii. THOMAS WATTS, b. Abt. 1640; m. FRANCES NORGRAVE. Notes for THOMAS WATTS: Heineman identifies this man as one of the earlier Thomas Watts men found in Stafford Co., Virginia at the time of his brother, Edward Watts, appeared there. In the old Stafford Co., Virginia order books, there is a record of the administration of the estate of a Thomas Watts in that county in 1690. The corresponding entry in the Will Book has been lost or destroyed, and the meager entry in the Order book is of little help. More complete data in the entries of Stafford County include: 1670 May 14 - Thomas Watts named in headright in Rappahannock County, Virginia. (Valentine's Papers, Vol. 3, pa. 1600) The record of a deed recorded in Stafford County, Virginia by the his son, Thomas, seems to verify his residence there. 1690 Apr 7 - In suit of Sampson Darrell vs. Simon Stacey in Stafford Co. Virginia, mention is made of Thomas Watts who had married Frances Norgrave, daugher of Captain John Norgrave. This recites that Thomas Watts had then been dead 16 years, making his death 1674. (Stafford Order Book data in Vol. XIIV No. 4 Oct 1936, Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. John Norgraves widow, Frances, married Dr. Edward maddocks, after she had first wed Captain George Mason). iii. DAVID WATTS. Sources Will of Cornelius Watts, "The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography," Published Quartertly by the Virginia Historical Society, June 1906, Vol.13, pa 307. Notes of Tom King, Houston, TX. Charles Brunk Heinemann, Watts Families Descended From Early Immigrants Who Settled In The Tidewater Counties of Virginia, (Non-published book, 1940), 5., 42, 54-56 ******************************************** Charles A. Wilson Died At Anderson Residence http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ky/woodford/obits/wiley/aw10.html Lawrenceburg, Ky., Aug. 30--Charles Alvin Wilson, 36, resident on his father's farm five miles north of here on Highway 151, fatally shot himself in the head with a shotgun about 6 o'clock this morning at the back door of the residence, Coroner Clarence Watts reported. Members of the family attributed the act to ill health. Mr. Wilson had scarlet fever in the spring and suffered a paralytic stroke a few weeks later. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Powell Wilson; four children, Edward, Charles Alvin Jr., John William and Peggy Lou Wilson; two sisters, Miss Dorothy Wilson, Woodford county, and Mrs. James Saffell, Frankfort; his father, W. H. Wilson, Woodford county, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Major, Lawrenceburg. The body was removed to the Gordon funeral home at Lawrenceburg. ******************************************** Dr. William Lewis Elmore Dr. William Lewis Elmore, 84, died Sunday morning at his home on the Grassy Spring pike, in this county. Dr. Elmore was a native of Fayette county and for more than 30 years practiced medicine in Lexington. At one time he was a physician at the Eastern Kentucky State Hospital. He had lived in Woodford county for about 20 years. His only immediate survivor is his wife, Mrs. Allie Hawkins Elmore. He was an upright man of broad intelligence, known by his many personal associates as a friendly, amiable and congenial companion. Funeral services were held at the grave in the Frankfort cemetery yesterday at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Charles W. Grant, pastor of the First Methodist church of Frankfort. Pall-bearers were John Wilson Townsend, of Lexington; Oscar W. Elmore, Frank Watts, Alexander L. Edwards, Gene Wilson and Owen Canty. ******************************************** Watts Marriages in Anne Arundel County, Maryland Watts Spouse : Purdy, Margrit - Marriage date : 19 Mar 1695 Watts, Anne Spouse : Dumbrill, Edward Marriage date : 6 Feb 1731 Watts, Jno Spouse : Moss, Mary Marriage date : 31 Oct 1700 Watts, John Spouse : Jollett, Anne Marriage date : 14 Dec 1703 Watts, John Spouse : Meeke, Love Marriage date : 3 Feb 1715 Watts, John Spouse : Disney, Elizabeth - Marriage date : 5 Jun 1723 Watts, John Spouse : Disney, Mary Marriage date : 19 Sep 1764 Watts, Richd Spouse : Northcraft, Susanna Marriage date : 14 Feb 1731 Watts, Robert Spouse : Renell, Sarah Marriage date : 10 Nov 1709 ******************************************** Watts' On-Line: Compiled from E-mail and other sources Distributed by Lori Watts Linnell lwlinnell@aol.com
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