Hi again I have the Campbell Co VA Wills and Inventories for 1782-1847 and no James Winston Watts listed. Annette Thomas Markham wrote: > Who on the list has information or has done family research on the Watts of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Campbell County. Col. James Winston Watts moved from Bedford County, Virginia to Lynchburg in 1868, a very influential citizen of that community and quite wealthy. Does anyone have any information on this Watts Family, as I am trying to complete this portion of my Watts Family File? He was a Business Partner of my Great- grandfather Benjamin R. Markham of Bedford County, and was a cousin to my Great-grandmother Jane C. Lee Markham who was the daughter of Thomas Newell Lee. of Bedford County, Virginia. Anyone who has information can contact me at markm@ictransnet.com > > Thank You, > > Tommy Markham

If no one answered you, I found a copy both at our State Historical Society Library, WI State Historical Society Library and our local college library. With Library of Congress library numbers check the CS section. Most of that is genealogical related books. Annette Thomas Markham wrote: > I am trying to find out where to get a copy, for use in source documentation > of Colonial Families of the Southern States of America, by Stella Hardy Pickett, Published by, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore,MD. Can anyone tell me if this book can be accessed on the internet, or can it be borrowed from libraries. Any help on subject will be greatly appreciated. > > Thank You, > Tommy Markham

Where do we find the Watts-on-line Newsletter or because I am a month late reading messages, did I miss this. My Watts information is different than is stated in this note. Annette LorLin@aol.com wrote: > Thomas, > Let me help you out a bit on this one.. > > Col. James Winston Watts b. 19 Apr 1833 d. 3 Dec 1906 was the son of Richard > Davis Watts and Isabella Eagen Newell. > > Richard Davis Watts b. 28 Dec 1793 d. 17 Jan 1848 was the son of James Watts > and Elizabeth Durrett. There was a article on him (I believe a month or so > ago) in the Watts On-Line newsletter. > > James Watts b. 21 Jan 1767 d. 7 Mar 1793 was the son of William Watts and > Jane Hord. > > William Watts was the son of Thomas Watts b. abt 1732 (probably in > Spotsylvania Co.) and died in 1749. His will was left in Culpeper but > Culpeper Co. was not formed until 1749 so he lived most his adult life in > Orange County. The land grant of 1728 is still in Orange Co. > > Thomas Watts was the son of Edward Watts. Edward also received a land grant > in 1728 next to his son. > > There has been much written on the his family in the Watts On-Line > newsletters. You can e-mail me directly for more details. > Lori

Hi I have some information that maybe we are looking at the same family, see my note below in the message. Also there is a large write up in the books on the Valentine Papers on the Watts family and Winston family. The Winston name was picked by Ellis families, Watts, and Overton which all my lines that connect to My Ellis line. Anyone else find this information also. Annette Thomas Markham wrote: > am looking for a Genealogy Report on Lt. Col. James Winston Watts: > > 1. THOMAS1 WATTS was born in Culpeper ?, Virginia ?, and died April 13, 1763 in Culpeper, Virginia. He married ESTHER ? in Culpeper ?, Virginia ?. She was born in Culpeper ?, Virginia ?. > > Children of THOMAS WATTS and ESTHER ? I have a Jacob Watts (Reverend) as a son of this couple. He married Elizabeth Durrett. > 2 i. Elinor2 Watts. She married ? Cox3 > > ii. Richard Watts.+ 4 > > iii. WILLIAM WATTS, born Bef. 1751 in Culpeper, VA; died in Madison, Virginia. > > Generation No. 2 > > 4. WILLIAM2 WATTS (THOMAS1) was born Bef. 1751 in Culpeper, VA, and died in Madison, Virginia. He married JANE HORD March 03, 1766 in Culpeper ?, Virginia ?. She was born Bef. 1751 in Culpeper, VA ?. > > Child of WILLIAM WATTS and JANE HORD is: > > + 5 i. JAMES3 WATTS, born January 27, 1767 in Albemarle Co., VA; died January 25, 1828 in Bedford, Virginia. > > Generation No. 3 > > 5. JAMES3 WATTS (WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born January 27, 1767 in Albemarle Co., VA, and died January 25, 1828 in Bedford, Virginia. He married ELIZABETH DURRETT March 07, 1793 in Albemarle Co., VA, daughter of RICHARD DURRETT and ELIZABETH DAVIS. She was born December 15, 1775 in "Wakefield", Albemarle Co., VA, and died July 15, 1815 in Bedford Co., VA. > > Children of JAMES WATTS and ELIZABETH DURRETT are: > > 6 i. Pauline4 Watts. She married John W. Hamilton > > 7 ii. Frances Watts, born in Bedford ?, Virginia ?. He married (1) ? Douglas He married (2) ? Douglas He married (3) ? Douglas > > + 8 iii. Richard Watts, born December 28, 1793 in Alb? Bed?, Virginia ?; died January 17, 1848. > > + 9 iv. JANE HORD WATTS, born 1798 in Bedford Co., VA; died 1855 in Bedford Co., VA. > > + 10 v. Mary Eliza Watts, born March 15, 1801 in Bedford ?, Virginia ?; died Aft. 1833. > > Generation No. 4 > > 8. Richard4 Watts (JAMES3, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born December 28, 1793 in Alb? Bed?, Virginia ?, and died January 17, 1848. He married Isabella Newell May 18, 1826. She was born in Botetourt?, Virginia ?, and died July 18, 1866. > > Children of Richard Watts and Isabella Newell are: > > 11 i. John5 Watts. He married Rebecca Hart > > 12 ii. Frances Watts, born May 04, 1824. She married George M. Jones September 13, 1 > > 13 iii. LT. COL. JAMES WINSTON WATTS, born April 19, 1832; died December 03, 1906. He married Mary Elizabeth Jones February 22, 1854. > > 14 iv. Richard Thomas Watts, born September 05, 1838; died September 21, 1910. He married Emma Margaret Hart April 22, 1874. > > 9. JANE HORD4 WATTS (JAMES3, WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 1798 > > Anyone with information On Lt. Col. James Winston Watts, will be greatly appreciated. Am willing to swap information. > > Thank You, > > Tommy Markham

Hi Ya'll! Am behind the times. Have been experiencing problems with my mailbox for a week now and all mail received between Tuesday and Thursday evening has been lost forever. Will visit the archived messages in a day or two to see what I missed during these two days. Ya'll have a nice day! Kaye

I have a Benjamin Franklin Watts born 11 Dec 1823 in TN possibly in the area of Maury or Giles County. I have reason to believe that his father may have been a Lewis Watts born ca1798 VA. Lewis and Benjamin F. Watts are both found listed in Giles County 1850 census. Benjamin F. married first Nancy E. Robinson 1850 Maury Co, TN. By 1856 Benjamin F. was in Weakley Co where his son Benjamin F. Watts Jr was born. Benjamin F. Sr married 2nd Elizabeth Rhoda Miller in 1859 in Weakley Co, TN. Sometime between 1873 and 1884 the family moved to Ozark Co, MO. My Benjamin Franklin Watts, Sr had sons Benjamin F. Jr, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Jefferson Watts also 4 daughters Cora, Sarah, Mary Ellen, and Mary Susan. (a Mary by each wife). I would appreciate corresponding with anyone who knows anything about this family. You can connect me directly at: snoop@lodelink.com Gloria Logsdon Lucas

searching for info on William Watts, also know as BUCK,born in Ala abt 1844. He married Mary CRABTREE, 3 mar 1870,Madison,Ala. They had at least 5 childern including JoAnn born in 1885,Ala, and Clem C. born in 1880,Ala. William died in 1817,Hunt Co, TX. Any info would be a great help. Thaks Toni Boise

We think it was Amos Watts or perhaps Almus Watts who was born 6 Apr 1857 that might have lived in the Palestine, Texas area, but not for sure. When I showed a cousin Rosanne's email about Abbie Watts there she asked me to write & see if anyone in that family might know if it was the same family. Can anyone help as we are just starting this family research.

I am trying to find out where to get a copy, for use in source documentation of Colonial Families of the Southern States of America, by Stella Hardy Pickett, Published by, Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore,MD. Can anyone tell me if this book can be accessed on the internet, or can it be borrowed from libraries. Any help on subject will be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Tommy Markham

Who on the list has information or has done family research on the Watts of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Campbell County. Col. James Winston Watts moved from Bedford County, Virginia to Lynchburg in 1868, a very influential citizen of that community and quite wealthy. Does anyone have any information on this Watts Family, as I am trying to complete this portion of my Watts Family File? He was a Business Partner of my Great- grandfather Benjamin R. Markham of Bedford County, and was a cousin to my Great-grandmother Jane C. Lee Markham who was the daughter of Thomas Newell Lee. of Bedford County, Virginia. Anyone who has information can contact me at markm@ictransnet.com Thank You, Tommy Markham

Greetings listers In view of the prorogation of Parliament, and the fact that during October there are a number of activities that offer the opportunity for gathering more signatures on petitions, it has been decided to extend the present deadline for getting petitions in until 31 October 1999. One of the activities that can offer an opportunity for gathering signature is the Global Family History Fair '99 to be held in Milton, Ontario, October 16/17 1999. If you are hearing about Global Family History Fair for the first time, check out the official web site at << http://globalgenealogy.com/genfair >> Lots of great family history research workshops, vendor area, thirty buildings and exhibits with costumed interpreters, War of 1812 re-enactors, world class quilt exhibition and more... Rick Roberts has offered to donate table space for a CENSUS CAMPAIGN table. However with his other responsibilities regarding the two day fair, he is unable to supply the people to man the table and collect petition signatures. We are therefore looking for a handful of local volunteers to look after this. Responsibilities would be to prepare some basic signage and to provide copies of the petitions to be signed. As always the petitions are downloadable from the Post 1901 Census Project page. Volunteers would have access to the site, parking, etc. (not the workshops) free of charge. If you are willing to volunteer for this please contact me as soon as possible. The first emailer who indicates their willingness to do so will be given the task of co-ordinating the others re: times for duty, making signs etc. I will put you in contact with each other and let you know how to contact Rick for site access. As always, thanks to everyone for their support. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@bc.sympatico.ca Port Coquitlam, BC ICQ # 9183352 Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census information at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index.htm Download and circulate Post 1901 Census Petiton now from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Read my column on Post 1901 Census News at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/gazette.htm Subscribe to the CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN mail list at CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L-request@rootsweb.com

Greetings listers Subsequent to my announcement that the House of Commons would be starting up on 20 September 1991, the following was copied from a Government of Canada web site. "The Governor General informed the Speaker of the House of Commons that the 1st Session of the 36th Parliament will prorogue as of September 18, 1999. The Throne Speech, which will open the 2nd Session of the 36th Parliament will be on Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 2:30 p.m. Prorogation is the ceremonial ending of a parliamentary session. All pending business before the two Houses is abolished and all committee work is halted between the announcement of the prorogation and the commencement of the new session." Please resume, or continue, writing your letters to MPs and Ministers Manley and Copps expressing concern re: Release of Post 1901 Census records. Please feel free to forward this announcement to other mail lists, Family History Societies, and newsletters. Thank you. Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@bc.sympatico.ca Port Coquitlam, BC ICQ # 9183352 Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census information at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index.htm Download and circulate Post 1901 Census Petiton now from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Read my column on Post 1901 Census News at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/gazette.htm Subscribe to the CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN mail list at CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L-request@rootsweb.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Muriel M. Davidson Sent: Tuesday, 21 September, 1999 3:51 AM Subject: The Hill Times, Ottawa, Canada -- A Reprint (May be forwarded to newspapers or lists) The following reprint from The Hill Times was forwarded by The Honourable Lorna Milne, Senate of Canada. The writer is unknown. The first paragraph seems misleading -- we are hoping to have the 1911 census records released in 2003, but to date there has not been any vote. It was the Statistics Canada 1998-99 "Annual Report on Access to Information and Privacy" which was released in August, 1999. Muriel M. Davidson, 25 Crestview Ave., Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 <Farquhar@netcom.ca> ============================================================ MPS AND SENATORS KEEP UP THE FIGHT TO SEE 1911 CENSUS RESULTS From: The Hill Times, Ottawa August 30, 1999 1911 was a good year ... Well. it might have been, but it's hard to know if we can't get our hands on the census from that year. According to the Statistics Canada 1998-99 Annual Report on Access to Information and Privacy, which was released last week, the stats gurus can't release census reports to the general public until 92 years after the fact. This is in keeping with the Privacy Act and means anyone wanting to see the 1911 census will have to wait another four years, which some Members of Parliament and Senators find unreasonable. A major letter-writing campaign has been going strong since the spring of 1998, followed by a motion by Ontario Liberal Senator Lorna Milne last November. Senator Milne is continuing to work on a private member's bill that she hopes will be brought forward this year. Among the supporters in the Commons to open up census reports are Ontario Liberal MP Murray Calder, Nova Scotia Tory MP Gerald Keddy, and Alberta Reform MP Jason Kenney. Mr. Keddy is still in the drafting stage of a private member's bill dealing with the issue and Mr. Kenney put a motion forward on Feb. 11, known as Motion 571. The minister responsible for Statistics Canada, Industry Minister John Manley, has brought forward two options to allow for easier access. The first would be to amend the Statistics Act, to allow for the release and transfer of the 2001 Census to the National Archives. The second option would be to alter the confidentiality provisions of the act so that all censuses taken from 1911 to now would be placed within public reach. Supporters of better access say it's imperative that the public has access to the information for reasons of historical significance. Not having access to this sort of documentation would prevent individuals from easily researching their family tree or completing biographical works. The last census records to be released and transferred to the National Archives took place in 1993 for the year 1901. ============================================================

Hi! I am new to the list. I have just started to work on my brother-in-laws family. His great great grandfather is listed above. His great grandmother is Abbie Watts b. in Palenstine, Texas. She was married to Alexander Ellett Jackson. Their daughter, Gladys Jackson, also of Palenstine, TX. If anyone has anything on this family I would appreciate the information. Best Regards, Rosanne

Looking for info on JOEL WATTS, b 1798, son of Thos Watts and Lavinia Huntley. Joel supposedly migrated to MS and was never heard from. Do any of you "Weatern Watts" know Joel? If he is your progenitor, I can tell you all about his family back in the Carolinas. chp

Am trying to find information on Fred & Dovey Watts - probably from Oklahoma, as they left during the dustbowl and moved to Fresno, Ca. Cannot get past these two! Thanks so much.

Hi, I'm looking for the parents of John Porter Watts b. 1805 Fayette Co., KY, d. 8 May 1862 Cooperstown Twp, Brown Co., IL. Married Rachel Huffman 20 Sep 1825 Fayette Co., KY. They moved to Howard Co., MO before Nov 1828 where 11 children were born to them. I know that John is a cousin to Richard Harrison Watts. I think his parents were William Watts and Nancy Wommack because of the names of Johns children. Can anyone help me? Vickie

Does anyone on the List have any information on Lt. Col. James Winston Watts b.19 Apr. 1833 d. 3 Dec 1906, m. Mary Elizabeth Jones? He was the son of Richard Davis Watts and Isabella Eagen Newell. Lived in Bedford County, Virginia, and Moved to Lynchburg, Virginia around 1868. After the death of James Watts, Jr. The home place of James Watts, Sr. "Redlands", which is located near Bedford City, Virginia, became the property of Col. James Winston Watts, an officer in the Confederate Army and a wealthy and influential citizen of Lynchburg. The early members of the Watts family are buried in the family graveyard near the house. I am a relative of Col. Watts, through the Lee Family, and am in the process of extending this line. I need help, please answer this request if you have any information on this member of the Watts family. My Email is markm@ictransnet.com Thank you, Tommy Markham

Greetings listers. Well, my telephone interview with Peter Warren is just over and all things considered I think that it went fairly well. We got a message out from Coast to Coast and I hope that it might trigger some more activity in our Census campaign. I had a couple of stumbles but I think the end result was satisfactory. Peter finished by saying he would keep track of how things were going in the months to come so I will make a point of keeping him informed. The first caller accepted was Elizabeth Taylor from Ottawa and I think her call was just what was needed to accent the situation. She sounded far less nervous than what I did. Thanks Elizabeth. By the way - her call was not prearranged, she emailed me when the interview was over. Happy Hunting Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@bc.sympatico.ca Port Coquitlam, BC ICQ # 9183352 Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census information at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index.htm Download and circulate Post 1901 Census Petiton now from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Read my column on Post 1901 Census News at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/gazette.htm Subscribe to the CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN mail list at CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L-request@rootsweb.com

Greetings Listers As a result of information packages that I made up and distributed to various major newspapers, television stations, and radio talk show hosts in the Vancouver area yesterday, I have just received a phone call from the producer of the Peter Warren talk show. She asked if I would be available for a 15 minute telephone interview about Post 1901 Census tomorrow (Sunday) at 3:30 PM PDT. Peter Warren's talk show is on the WIC network (CKNW locally) and if it is not carried nationally, it covers at least the Western provinces. CKNW does broadcast over the net using RealAudio but I am unsure to what extent. I am currently listening to the Saturday Peter Warren show over the net so I assume the show will be available Sunday as well. The URL to access CKNW is http://www.cknw.com While the producer of the show did not specifically say so, I am hopeful that Peter will accept calls on the subject following my interview. I only hope that I do not make a complete ass of myself and do more harm to the cause than good. Will have to prepare some notes to help me put things across in a positive way. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. WATTS gordon_watts@bc.sympatico.ca Port Coquitlam, BC ICQ # 9183352 Keep up to date on Post 1901 Census information at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/index.htm Download and circulate Post 1901 Census Petiton now from http://www.globalgenealogy.com/census/petition.htm Read my column on Post 1901 Census News at http://www.globalgenealogy.com/gazette.htm Subscribe to the CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN mail list at CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L-request@rootsweb.com