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This issue has Watts’ from a number of states included several from New England. There is also an interesting article by Edward Watts on Thomas Watts of Stafford County, Virginia. This issue should keep many of you busy this month. Thanks to those of you who have contributed.Lori CONTENTS: 1. Members Lines 2. Correction 3. Addendum to “Thomas Watts of Stafford Co., VA and his Descendants” 4. Rhode Island Births 5. Dutchess County, New York Cemetery Inscriptions 6.
DAR records numbers #14880 MEMBERS LINESFrom: bat@cyberport.net (Ann Heath Tucker) John A. Watts was my GGGGGGrandfather John Watts m. Judith Rawls Dicey Watts m. Nathan Lott Catherine Lott , Solomon Herrin William Lott Herrin m. Sarah Rachel Mixon Mary Catherine Herrin M. Jefferson Davis Burkett Carrie Aletha Burkett m/ Floyd Stanley Nobles Mary Elizabeth Nobles m. Evert Heath Ann Heath (ME) m. Bill P. Tucker From: Watts4550@aol.comAs you asked, here is a summary of my lineage. Elias "Ali" Watts, Sr. m Eleanor "Nellie"________???? He was an early settler of Wayne County WV about 1805. Little is known about this person except he existed and his descendents are found in Cabell and Wayne Counties as early as 1820. Daniel Jackson Watts I (1817) m Margaret "Peggy" Adkins Russell Watts(1834) m( 1854) Vicy Adkins(~1836) Hezekiah Watts(1881) m Olive Mills(1883) Charley Watts, Sr.(5/28/1901) m Verna Wallace(7/5/1904) Paul(12/27/1928), Charley, Jr.(5/8/1933) and Fred Fred From: clancy4u@thegateway.net (Lois Earley) I have almost no information on my Watts line. I hope someone can make a connection to it and benefit both of us. Sarah V. Watts, b Dec 1857, d 1913. BP and DP unknown. Marr. Alexander Smith Oct 1873, Mecklenberg Co., NC. Children: Gibson, 1873. Marr. Mary Margaret Auten, 1897. Mecklbg. Co. William Wesley, 1876. Marr. Mary Emma Stearns,1902. Cabarrus Co. Richard. S., 1883. Marr. Ella Martha Henderson, 1905. Mecklbg. Co. Randolph, 1885. Marr Martha Barbee, 1906, Cabarrus Co. George, 1887. Mar. Nealie Barbee, 1906, Cabarrus Co., Elizabeth. 1890. Marr. Charles Robert Sides, Cabarrus Co. Hugh, 1888. Marr. Mary Aldridge, 1910, Cabarrus Co. Three more - names unknown. Alexander died prior to Sept. 1892. This is known because Sarah married Lauson C. Carter at that time. They had at least two children: Lassen (Lawson) C., 1894 Odessa (Dezar) 1897. There may have been other children but I have found nothing to indicate it. Sarah's father was Rufus Watts, b c1838 in NC. He married Jane ____ b c 1836. Three child.: Sarah. b c 1857 Mary, b c 1858 William, b 1860 I have unable to find anything about the death or burial of Alexander Smith or Rufus Watts. Most of the names are too common to allow any assumptions of kinship and I am, and have been for several years, stuck at this very tall and very thick brick wall. Hope this helps. From: dlaffert@netdoor.com (Diane Lafferty) I have 2 cousins that are working on this tree and would like to know if any body has anything to add. Descendants of John Watts 1 John Watts b: Abt. 1620 in Teaser Island in Somerset Co., MD d: Abt. 1680 .. +Dorothy Hosnard b: in (Hosnard documetation???) . 2 John Watts b: Abt. 1670 in England /Sea Captain & Sheriff d: December 9, 1725 in Accomack Co., Virginia ..... +Sarah (1) Wallop m: Abt. 1699 .... 3 Tabitha (John Kendall) Watts b: Abt. 1700 .... 3 Sarah (Finney) Watts b: Abt. 1702 . *2nd Wife of John Watts: ..... +Priscilla White (2) Layfield m: Abt. 1705 in Maryland d: Abt. 1730 .... 3 Elizabeth (Peter Collier) Layfield b: Abt. 1699 in (took Watts name - father died when very young) .... 3 Jannet (Robert Nairn) Watts b: Abt. 1706 in Maryland .... 3 Mary (Parker Selby) Watts b: Abt. 1708 .... 3 John Watts b: Abt. 1706 ........ +Rebecca ? Scarburgh ....... 4 Ann (Downing) Watts ....... 4 David (Peggy) Watts ....... 4 Henry Watts ....... 4 William Watts ....... 4 Rebecca Watts .... 3 William Watts b: Abt. 1712 in Somerset Co., MD d: Abt. 1743 ........ +Comfort b: in (will with 3 small children in 1743) ....... 4 John Watts ....... 4 Charles Watts d: 1762 ....... 4 William Watts b: Abt. 1725 in Somerset Co., Maryland d: 1773 in Anson Co., NC ........... +Agnes b: Abt. 1705 in (? documetation) m: Abt. 1749 in MD or VA ........... 5 John (Rev) Watts b: Abt. 1745 in Anson Co., NC (#70 1820 Cov Co MS) d: October 3, 1820 in Covington Co., MS across river Aultman Cem ............... +Judith Rawls b: 1752 in (Parents not proved, possible brother - Benjamin) m: Abt. 1768 d: Abt. 1827 in Covington Co., MS ?Aultman Cem.?(?paid taxes in 1827) Father: John Rawls Mother: Patience Cotton .... 3 Ester(Clegg) Watts b: Abt. 1715 in (?never married)(no Clegg proof) . 2 Tabatha Watts b: Abt. 1670 ..... +John Tarr . 2 Margery Watts b: in Under 16 . 2 Jannett Watts b: Abt. 1664 in (Under 16 will) d: 1712 ..... +John Fogg b: in (See Glenna's Tree for kids) From: mcclure68@yahoo.com (June McClure) Subj: William W. Watts William Wythe Watts 1819-1900, 1st wife Rachel Bratton1860, 2nd wife Nancy Haddock(McKinney)1833-1880. Children:Nancy Virginia Watts (I have no record of the other children of William & Rachel or William and Nancy) Nancy Virginia Watts 1867-1940, married George Washington Grinder 1857-1915. children: I don't have a complete list for the children of Belzonia, Robert, Hannah, Namoi,Mary, Ulysses .I have been in contact and will up date you when I receive them. Belzonia Grinder 1887, married Silas McElroy Robert Grinder 1889-abt 1938, married Bessie ? 1893-1980? Hannah Grinder 1894-1976, married Perry Holt Naomi Grinder 1897-1978, married Lindsey Tyler 1893-1965 Ulysses Grinder 1899-1969, married Maggie DePriest Mary(Mollie)Grinder 1904-1977,married Russel Teague Stella Georgia Grinder 1906-1987, married Dorman Briscoe (Grinder)Burnes 1897-1975, Children: Stillborn Baby 1922 Charles B. Burns 1924, 1st wife Cleora Rhoten:2 children:Buddy Norman 1946, Charles David 1948; 2nd wife Edna Jerome:2children:Allen Leslie 1955, Lynette Jean 1956. Willadean Burns 1927, 1st husband Raymond Bunce died 1962:1child:Charles William 1946;2nd husband Thomas Koehn:1 child:Barbara Dean 1953; 3rd husband Jack Keltner:1child Sandra Jean 1960. Nora June Burns 1931,1st husband Ross Bankston 1929,(divorced); 2nd husband Richard A. McClure:2children: Mary Margaret 1968 (adopted)and Georgia Lee 1971(adopted). Inogene Burns 1933,married Bob Halderman(divorced),2nd husband Gerald Haven(divorced),3rd husband Dean Marx,abt 1929-1969,2 children:William Dean 1963(adopted), Kathyrn Jean 1965(adopted), 4th husband Dick Edmundson(divorced), 5th husband Ray Hyatt (divorced), 6th husband Bob Ferrier(divorced), 7th husband ???Keele(divorced)? Bud C. Burns 1934- Stella Georgia Burns 1937 married Russel Farnsworth 1930-1992, 4 children: Rodney Kent 1953, Linda Kay, 1956, Dee Ann, 1957, Brenda Lea 1959. Sincerely, June McClure ******************************************** CORRECTIONSubj: Roda Watts lineage From: idrdon@earthlink.netLori, Hi, how are you? I recently sent you info on my cousin Roda Watts as Roda is getting used to his new computer. Roda wanted you to know his mother Genevia Annie Polston was in fact Herbert Watts "FIRST" wife (my computer listed her in error as wife 2). Also, Roda wants his father's middle name listed as Herbert Dorsey Watts (my mother listed him as Herbert Darcey in our family Bible). Elaine CARR was Uncle Herb's second wife, together they had daughter Lynda Lee Watts. If you wouldn't mind making these corrections, I would very much appreciate your assistance. Sincerely, Judy Spaulding, in California ******************************************** ADDENDUM TO “THOMAS WATTS OF STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA & HIS DESCENDANTS” The following is an addendum to the well-written book discussed in November’s issue of Watts’ On-Line. (issue #68 ). A more detailed addendum will be sent to those of you who have purchased the book. As many of you know, genealogy is a subject, which always has more to be discovered. In this case, the author has decided to share his most recent research because it is significant to the man in which the book is titled. Copies of this book can still be ordered by sending a personal check or money order of $25.00 to: Edward C. Watts, 2108 N. Quantico St., Arlington, VA 22205. This amount includes shipping. Please note that if you send a personal check the book will not be sent out until the check clears. Lori I have done further research relevant to information provided in "Thomas Watts of Stafford County, Virginia, and His Descendants" that may be of interest. A more detailed version of what appears below, including documentation, will be included with copies of the book as an addendum. The book erroneously states that Thomas Watts died circa 1674. This was based on my misinterpretation of the phrase "Thomas Watts late of this county deced for Sixteene years," which appears in a Stafford County order book entry dated 7 April 1690. The "Sixteen years" from the 7 April 1690 record clearly refers to the term of a lease to Symon Stacy rather than to the period during which Thomas Watts had been deceased since (upon closer inspection) the same record later refers to a lease with "Terms under sixteen years." Other Stafford County records confirm that the elder Thomas Watts signed the lease. That the April 1687 lease refers to "ye terme of Fifteen yeares" and describes Thomas Watts as a "Wheelwright" rather than a carpenter (as in the will of Edward Maddocks) adds further confusion, but these discrepancies now appear to be inconsequential. Thus, Thomas Watts (Senior) signed a lease in April 1687 but was deceased by April 1690. The range of dates for Thomas's death can likely be narrowed somewhat by reference to other records. It seems likely that Edward Maddocks's 24 March 1688 bill for medical treatment and supplies was for Thomas (Senior) since he died soon thereafter and since the record associated with the bill neither refers to Thomas as "Junior" nor as deceased. Thomas's widow Mary married John Pimmett, and since John was deceased as of 21 March 1689, Thomas apparently died sometime between 24 March 1688 and 21 March 1689. A deposition of Thomas Watts, age 34 or thereabouts as of 27 September 1686, which again did not refer to Thomas as "Junior," implies that the elder Thomas was born around 1652. In addition to the "remedial" research discussed above, I have done further research on Thomas and Mary (Norgrave) Watts and their children. The most significant finding is that Thomas and Edward Watts are likely to have migrated to Stafford County from Northumberland County, Virginia. A Thomas Watts is listed in the levies from Northumberland County on the same line as Ambrose Feilding in October 1674, and in April 1676, Thomas was compensated for the corn and clothes due him from Ambrose Feilding. Apparently, indentured servants received corn and clothes from their masters upon completion of their term of indenture. In Februrary 1679, Thomas Matthew had received 3,800 acres in Northumberland County for the importation of 76 persons. This group included Edward Watts, who was also an indentured servant. Edward served the customary five years under masters John Harris and Thomas Matthew. In April 1683, Edward was freed from servitude and Thomas Matthew was ordered by the Court of Northumberland County to give Edward the corn and clothes due him. This is the last known record for Edward in Northumberland County, the timing being consistent with the appearance in October 1687 of the first known record for Edward Watts in Stafford County. There is further reason to believe that Thomas and Edward of Northumberland County were the same persons who appeared later in the records of Stafford County. James Austin received a patent in September 1661 for the transportation to Virginia of "William Norgrove." This is likely to be the William Norgrave who became Thomas Watts's brother-in-law since this is the only known record for a William Norgrove or William Norgrave in any Virginia county other than Stafford. There is also another connection between Northumberland and Stafford for Edward Watts. Among the passengers transported with Edward was George Lyle. This is likely to be the same George Lyle who was mentioned in the will of Jacob Hubbard, the first husband of Edward's wife Anne. The will asked that George Lyle become the guardian of Jacob's son John if Anne were to die. Did Thomas and Edward Watts emigrate to Northumberland County because of connections to a father or another relative already living there? There are indications that Henry Watts, who lived in Northumberland County from 1655 to 1670, had some connection to the Norgrave family. In March 1657, Henry did an inventory of an estate with James Austin, who transported William Norgrove into Virginia. William Langford, who made a gift of land in Stafford County to the children of John Norgrave, witnessed a deed for Henry Watts in Northumberland County in December 1665. Nevertheless, Henry's June 1670 will made no mention of any children he may have had, and records for other Wattses of Northumberland County also provide no strong indication of a relationship to the Wattses of Stafford County. The revised and additional information discussed above on Thomas and Edward Watts seems to lessen the likelihood that Thomas was the father of the Edward Watts who died circa 1691. They may have instead been contemporaries since their periods of indenture were only about seven years apart and since the first known Stafford County records for Thomas and for Edward pertain to county levies for work they performed at the court house and prison on the same date, 16 October 1687. It still seems likely that Thomas and Edward were closely related -- especially since Edward's wife was assaulted at the house of Symon Stacy and because her son Edward (Junior) bought land from Thomas and Mary Watts's son-in-law Charles Cale -- but that Thomas and Edward were brothers or cousins rather than father and son. Contributed by Edward C. Watts ******************************************* RHODE ISLAND BIRTH RECORDSName Parent 1 Parent 2 Birth Date
Lulu S Watts Edward A Watts Martha A Watts 24 Aug 1883 Watts s Edward A Watts Martha A Watts 12 Jun 1881 Edith M Watts Alfred E Watts Annie E Watts 05 Sep 1897 Elmer A Watts Edward A Watts Lena Watts 11 Feb 1899 Florence L Watts George A Watts Laura A Watts 31 Aug 1896 Fred L Watts Frank C Watts Adelaide F Watts 13 Mar 1894 George A Watts Alfred E Watts Annie E Watts 01 May 1895 Iola F Watts Russell F Watts Irene I Watts 07 Nov 1897 Irving D Watts Walter A Watts Margaret Watts 05 Nov 1896 John E Watts George H Watts Agnes Watts 25 Sep 1899 Lillie E Watts Frank Watts Alice M Watts 11 Sep 1895 Mildred B Watts William Watts Mary A Watts 11 Sep 1899 Nigel E Watts Andrew Watts Annie E Watts 13 May 1893 Alfred E Watts Alfred E Watts Annie E Watts 28 Jul 1903 Allan H Watts Herbert H Watts Pauline R Watts 06 Apr 1906 Annabelle H Watts Achibald C Watts Clara L Watts 03 Apr 1908 Carlyle E Watts Archibald C Watts Clara L Watts 13 Sep 1905 Clifford H Watts John H Watts Sarah L Watts 26 Oct 1906 Doris Watts Frederick W Watts Louise Watts 25 Feb 1906 Doris E Watts George W Watts Mary Watts 04 Dec 1903 Elsie E Watts William Watts Mary A Watts 08 Nov 1901 George F M WattsGeorge W Watts Jr Mary Watts 24 Feb 1906 Grace V Watts Frank C Watts Sarah A Watts 27 Feb 1901 Hazel Watts Horace G Watts Caroline Watts 22 Nov 1906 Helen R Watts Mamy Watts 23 Jun 1905 Hope C Watts George W Watts Mary Z Watts 02 Nov 1907 Marion C Watts George W Watts Mary Watts 07 Feb 1905 Ruth M Watts Horace G Watts Caroline W Watts 11 Aug 1910 Stuart W Watts Frederick W Watts Louise A Watts 15 Sep 1902 William E Watts Archibald C Watts Clara L Watts 07 Sep 1906 - Watts s Herbert H Watts Pauline R Watts 03 Apr 1903 Dorothy O Watts Horace G Watts Caroline W Watts 19 May 1914 Elsie G Watts Howard M Watts Sarah Watts 17 Aug 1920 Frances J Watts Russell F Watts Clara Watts 12 Oct 1917 George J Watts Robert Watts Ida Watts 23 Feb 1915 Horace G Watts Horace G Watts Caroline Watts 27 Jan 1912 Russell P Watts Archibald C Watts Clara L Watts 03 Mar 1913 Ruth A H Watts Herbert H Watts Pauline R Watts 20 Oct 1915 Stanley W Watts Stanley E Watts Jennie E Watts 20 Nov 1913 Watts R WhittakerAlice Whittaker 09 Nov 1914 Eugene Watts Edward A Watts Martha M Watts 26 Aug 1878 Frances Watts William N Watts Sarah Watts 21 Jul 1876 George E Watts Edward Watts Martha Watts 2 8 Oct 1873 Grace M Watts William N Watts Sarah Watts 15 Mar 1874 William Watts Edward Watts Martha Watts 16 Jan 1877 ******************************************** Dutchess County, New York Cemetery Inscriptions Surname: De Peyster Surname: De Peyster Township of Cemetery: Red Hook Surname: Watts Township of Cemetery: Red Hook ********************************************* Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage Books (145 Vols.) The National Society of the Daughters of the
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