Hello, I have just received a lengthy (and rather expensive) letter from the Somerset County Council setting out several WATTS connections. At first glance, none of these seem related to my WATTS, but I thought I would share them with the world, maybe someone can get some use: "the following children of William and Mary Watts were baptised at St. Decumans: 1831 Elizabeth 1833 Mary, 1836 Henry, 1839 Alfred, 1841 Wentworth, 1845 Alice. The following children of Joseph and Elizabeth Watts were baptised at St. Decumans: 1837 Thomas, 1839 Elizabeth, 1842 Elizabeth, 1844 Mary. children of James and Mary Watts at St. Decumans Joseph 1814, Ann 1812, James 1817. 5 WATTS entries on the 1851 census of St. Decumans, Joseph and Elizabeth Watts and a range of children aged 8 down to 1 all born at Watchet. 4 entries at Old Cleeve, Mary Jane Watts born Watchet Charlotte Watts aged 19 born Old Cleeve. There are WATTS entires in the 1851 census returns for the following parishes near Watchet: Carhampton 179, Crowcombe 616, Dunster 160, 165, Monksilver 680, 683, 684, 686, Nettlecombe 308, Stogumber 634, 644, 646, 648, 668, Stogursey 524, 530, 552, West Quantozhead 580, Wiveliscombe 62, halse 397, 401, Stockland Bristol 78, Berrow 364, Burnham 340, Bridgwater 75, 131, 189, 190, 257. Removal order for an Elizabeth Watts and family from Easton in Gordano to St. Decumans in 1826. There are additional cites and fiche numbers if any of this is of interest to anyone. I am still trying to piece it all together and may sit down to do a time line. Maybe I can find a connection. I wonder......how many people actually were in Watchet during these years. Since these are actually the names I'm looking for.....what are the odds that so many people had the same names during this same time period? Patti Felton pjfelton@pacinter.net

page 328/329VIRGINIA GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND Communicated by Mr. Lothrop Withington, 30 Little Russell Street, W.C., London including "Gleanings" by Mr. H. F. Waters, not before printed. --------------------- [During the past winter Mr. Withington was for some time in the United States. This accounts for the present short instalment of "Gleanings."] ROGER FARLEY of City of Worchester, gentleman. Will 29 March 1622; proved 25 September 1622. To my wife Jane the tenement my son Robert FARLEY now dwells in the broadstreete of Worcester and adjoining to the East side of now dwelling house and at her decease to my son Robert. To son Robert the house in my own occupation and the house in occupation of my sister Alice Kent. To wife Jane 300 pounds and all the goods which were her own when I married her. To William FARLEY my son 120 pounds and various articles of furniture and the lease of the house John Younger now dwelleth in. <SNIP> Overseers: John Watts of City of Worcester gent, and John Breynton of same city, Dyer. If I die in the forenoon of any day my body to be buried in the afternoone of the same day, and if I die in the afternoone of any day to be buried in forenoon of next. Witnesses: Edward Waringe, William Allen, Richard Oswald, John Hill, Scr. Savile,83.

can someone remind me of the procedure to unsubscribe from this list please. Thanks Tracy Marsh cm-chin@georgian.net

Hi, I am a new subscriber to the Watts list. Does anybody recognize this family? MARY DEWEESE, daughter of Joshua Deweese and Elizabeth New, was born in Kent Co., DE circa 1785 or a little later. She married ISRAEL WATTS in BUTLER CO., OH, 14 Nov 1809. It is believed she migrated to Butler Co., OH, from Monongalia VA(WV) about 1807, with her brothers, Samuel and James Deweese. >From Mikesells, Butler Co. OH Land Records, Vol. 1: 1803-1816 we find 2 deeds involving Israel Watts: 1813 - William REED & Rebecca, h/w to ISRAEL WATTS. (no S-T-R given); bound by land of Adam DICKEY. Signed: William REED, Rebeckah (X) REED. Witn: David MULFORD, William HARVEY. rec. 1814, Bk. D, pp 215,216 1813 - ISRAEL WATTS & MARY, h/w to John SHAFER. Middletown Lot 20. Signed ISRAEL WATTS - MARY (X) WATTS. Witn: Isaac ROBY, Job MULFORD, rec. 1813, Bk. D, pp 50, 51. >From the same source we find Israel witnessing 3 deeds for Richard Watts and Elce, his wife: 1813 - Richard WATTS & Elce h/w to Emma QUICK, wid. S22-T2-R4 - Signed Richard (X) WATTS, Elce (X) WATTS. Witn: Platt B. Dickson, ISRAEL WATTS. rec 1813, Bk. D, pg 36, 37, 38 1813 - Richard WATTS & Elce, h/w to David HEATON - S22-T2-R4. Signed: Richard (X) WATTS, Elce (X) WATTS. Witn: Platt B. Dickson, ISRAEL WATTS. rec 1813, Bk. D, pp 101, 102 1813 - Richard WATTS & Elce, h/w to Benjamin BRIDGE - S22-T2-R4. Bound by land of David HEATON, Emma QUICK. Signed Richard (X) WATTS, Elce WATTS. Witn: Platt B. DICKSON, ISRAEL WATTS. rec 1814, Bk. D, pp 208-109 It appears they all left Butler Co. OH. Where did they go? Would Richard Watts be Israel's father? Or brother? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kay Kay E. DeWeese, Piqua, OH Researching descendants of Rev. Joshua Deweese for publication by DeWeese Reunion Committee kdeweese@erinet.com

Barbara, Hmmm. This is very confusing. I do have a Richard Albert Watts, but he married Sally Cates in 1878-9 in AL, d. 1907 in TX His father was Ludwell P Watts b. 1807 GA, m. 1857 to Mary Myrick (?) in Monroe Co, AL, d. 1877 Wilcox Co, AL. His father was Thomas Watts b. 1775? VA, m. bef 1807 to Fenattie ? , d. aft 1932 in AL His father was Thomas Jr b. 1747 Prince William Co, VA, m. 1768 to Hannah Boggess in Faquier Co, VA, d. 1795 Greene Co?VA. His father was Thomas Sr, b. 1720 in VA, m. 1744? Prince William Co, VA, to Sarah ?, d. 1769 Faquier Co, VA Hope this helps! Cyndi Baltimore

Analee, Sorry, I can't make a connection to my Watts' yet. Have you ever been called "Watts your name" or "Watts Riot"? Our family had just moved to California when the Watts Riot happened. My uncle says one of our great uncles or grandfather started the town of Watts as a realestate development, however I've never been able to confirm this. Does anyone know? By the way my name now means high voltage. Karen Watts High DHSDrama@aol.com wrote: > >Re: [WATTS-L] Watts This? > > You know, that subject took me back to the days of elementary school when I > was > commonly referred to as anything from "Watts Up" to "General Electric Watts". > :) Anyway, to stick to the lists purpose, does anyone recognize this person ? > My grandfather Walter Watts was 1907 in Oklahoma. There's a real heavy fog

Dear Mark, Did I tell you that my Hugh Stuart Watts formerly Watt, whose father was supposedly John Watt of Greenock, Scotland, was born on a ship during a storm off the coast of Sandy Hook, New Jersey in 1805 while returning to Scotland from a visit from America? I would absolutely love it if you could locate the ship list with the names on it. I've been having trouble identifying my John Watt family in Scotland. My one goal in life is to find them in Scotland! By the way, according to family legend, Hugh Stuart Watt was raised and educated in Scotland and he and a brother returned here to live, I figure around 1825. I don't know the brother's name either, except that their father, John Watt, told them that if they added an "S" to their names not to come back home. And, of course, like all good children, they immediately added an "S" making it "Watts". I was trying to think of ways that your Watts' could fit into mine. I've always thought that mine came over here to visit their family. It's a long trip to make just for the heck of it! What state is Westmoreland County in? I don't know where Hugh's brother settled - legend says "somewhere in the South" and others say Canada. Can't wait to hear from you! By the way, Catherine Burns (above) is my half sister and also a Watts. Karen Watts High Riverbuff2@aol.com wrote: > Dear Karen, > No I haven't determined when he came to America but just for the heck of > it, I looked in a passenger list book and there was a family that came over in > 1805. NOw, I have no idea if this is my family or not but it listed the > passengers as father- mother and children (I don't have the names handy right > now). But it's funny that all the childrens names are found in the census for > Westmorelnad county as adults with their own families in 1840 and 1850's. > There are two distinct lines of WATT's in Westmoreland County. One from > Ireland and one from Scotland, But there are many clues that lead me to > believe these 2 families may have been related anyway. Many people left > Scotland for Ireland to await their voyage to the new world. Mnay times this > wlasted for years. I would really be interested in any information you have > also. Hope to talk to you soon. > Mark > > > Mark, > > Have you determined yet when and from where your John WATT came to America? > > Karen Watts High > >

>Re: [WATTS-L] Watts This? You know, that subject took me back to the days of elementary school when I was commonly referred to as anything from "Watts Up" to "General Electric Watts". :) Anyway, to stick to the lists purpose, does anyone recognize this person ? My grandfather Walter Watts was 1907 in Oklahoma. There's a real heavy fog over the identity of his parents. I do know that his siblings included Ernest, Joseph and Anna Lee Watts, all of whom I'm pretty sure were born in Oklahoma. When the family was still young, due to unknown circumstances (it's been said but not confirmed that my great-grandfather commited murder at this time) my great-grandfather packed up the kids (there hasn't been even one mention of their mother) and moved to Texas. I do know that my great-grandfather died there. Yet more incident nearly broke up the family and grandfather and his siblings all located to Tennesee. At the time grandfather and Ernest were young adults, but Anna Lee and Joseph were still quite young and spent time in an orphanedge. Any help would be appreciated ! :) Analee Watts

I am new to the Fairfax list and was wondering if any one could help me with my research. Do any of the names sound familar? William WILLIAMS. b 1757 Fairfax Co. VA d 23 Aug 1832 He and Mary WATTS WILLIAMS, some times called Polly left Greenbrier with their children and went to Walnut Twp, Gallia Co., Ohio in 1817. He served in the Rev War from 1780 - 1781 (18 months). Was in the battle at Camden Court House, SC , Guilford and Siege of 96. William WILLIAMS : b17 Sep 1757 Fairfax Co, VA d 23 Aug 1832 Gallia Co, OH m Mary Watts 21 May 1795 Greenbrier, VA daughter of James WATTS and Mary PERKINS children : James WILLIAMS b 29 Feb 1796 Greenbrier, VA m C. WADDELL Sally WILLIAMS b 26 Oct 1799 Greenbrier, VA m J. WADDELL Susannah WILLIAMS b 6 Mar 1802 Greenbrier, VA m H. JAMES John D WILLIAMS b 23 Mar 1804 Greenbrier, VA m Sally McCALL Mary (Polly ) WILLIAMS b 27 June 1806 Greenbrier, VA m J. BOGGS William WILLIAMS b 8 Dec 1808 Greenbrier, VA m Lucinda ALLISON Thanks for your help. Diana M Cronhardt dmcronhardt@juno.com P.O. Box 2074 Rogue River, OR 97537 ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Mark, Have you determined yet when and from where your John WATT came to America? Karen Watts High Riverbuff2@aol.com wrote: > Hello Group, > I just found a few of my WATT's. These are from Westmoreland County, PA. > Does any of this look familiar to anyone? If so Please Contact me. > Thank You, > Mark

Hello Group, I just found a few of my WATT's. These are from Westmoreland County, PA. Does any of this look familiar to anyone? If so Please Contact me. Thank You, Mark Descendants of John Watt 1 John Watt b: 1797 +Nancy ??? b: 1824 2 Samuel Watt b: 1832 ~~ +Mary Jane b: 1836 ~~~ 3 Robert G. Watt b: 1856 ~~~ 3 David F. Watt b: 1859 ~~~ 3 Milo J. Watt b: 1861 ~~~ 3 James Duff Watt b: June 1865 d: 1914 ~~~~~ +Sadie May Cromer b: October 1874 ~~~~~~ 4 Bertha Jane Watt b: 1893 ~~~~~~~ +John Mortimer Dodd b: 1892 ~~~~~~ 4 Ethel Mae Watt b: March 1896 ~~~~~~~ +??? Swauger ~~~~~~ 4 Anne Bernice Watt ~~~~~~~ +??? Bissett ~~~~~~ 4 Coursin Glenn Watt ~~~ 3 Thomas Robinson Watt b: 1867 ~~~ 3 Elmer Watt b: 1870 2 Sarah Watt b: 1846 2 Zachary Taylor Watt b: 1847 2 David Watt b: 1849

Watts Researchers: The message below was posted on WATERS-L. I have no other information on this connection, but I'm sure <NanSicotte@aol.com> would be pleased to hear from anyone with data to share. With kind regards, Steve ///Start Forwarded Message/// Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 13:42:56 EDT From: NanSicotte@aol.com To: WATERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: John WATERS - died ca 1770 VA Seeking info on family of John Waters, whose father was Thomas Waters. John died ca 1770 in Amherst Co. VA. I don't know whom he married. A "tentative" list of children: 1) Francis died 1816/17 Union Co. SC Married Mary Watts 2) Richard 3) Thomas 4) John will 1786 Union Co. SC 5) Oney (female) died 1818 Adair Co. KY Married John Ownby. Lived Union Co. SC. Went to Adair Co. KY ca 1805 with daughter Elizabeth Ownby and her husband Isaac Wright. 6) Moses born 1751/61 King William Co. VA Died after 1832 Rutherford Co. NC. He had lived in Union Co. SC, but returned to NC before he died. Has Rev. War pension record. ///End Forwarded Message///

On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, susanna wilhelm wrote: > Looking for Matilda Watts from Conecuh Co, AL. She was born circa 1805. > Husband's name is unknown. She had three children: James B.F. Watts > b.3-29-1834, Alabama Watts b. circa 1847, and Richard b. circa 1847. > She is in the census through 1860. > Any information would be greatly appreciated. > Susanna Susanna, Do you have any further information on the oldest child, James? Thanks, Bob Robert W. Strong "WHERE DO WE GO WHEN WE DIE? Graduate School of Library he said. & Information Science I DON'T KNOW, the man said. University of Texas at Austin WHERE ARE WE NOW?" strong@gslis.utexas.edu

Looking for Matilda Watts from Conecuh Co, AL. She was born circa 1805. Husband's name is unknown. She had three children: James B.F. Watts b.3-29-1834, Alabama Watts b. circa 1847, and Richard b. circa 1847. She is in the census through 1860. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Susanna

Would like any info available or where to go to find it on: Alexander Watts married to Susan Elizabeth (Showalter) Watts mid-1800's whose children were Charles Calvin Watts (10/2/1885 - 3/19/1955 my grandfather) who was born in Marquess, WV, buried at Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, WV, John Hardy Watts, Ervin Watts, Alice Watts, Isobelle Watts, Caroline Watts; Charles Calvin Watts (my grandfather) was married to Lula May (Calcamp) Watts (7/9/1889 - ?/?/1987?) and their children were Willa Ruth (Watts) Hartman (10/10/1917 - 2/18/1984 my mother) born in Durbin, WV, Delma Bond Watts, Mildren Louise Watts, Charles Ronald Watts, William Donald Watts; my mother Willa Ruth (Watts) Hartman married William Richard Hartman (12/6/1913 still living, Keyser, WV). Thank you.

Looking for info on John Watts and wife Susan Underwood Watts. They were born near or in Ripley county in Indiana circa 1848 and 1852, and moved to Tippah County in Mississippi where they farmed and raised a large family Thanks Ed Reed

>From the book "Irish Passenger Lists 1847-1871" by Brian Mitchell. All Surname WATT(S) ; Arthur, from Coleraine, abd Hartford, 1847 to Philadelphia, Betty Ann, age 2 (with above ) Peggy Ann, (with above ) (page 13 ) James, from Newtowncunningham, abd Hershell, 1847 to Philadelphia ( page 5) June, from Carnshanagh, abd Superior, 1852, to Philadelphia (page 85) Thomas, from Rameton, abd Helen Thompson, 1853 to Philadelphia. Jane (with above) (page 102) John, from Sladagahy, ? Maghera PO Co Derry, April 1865, abd Mohongo, Aug 1865 Mary Jane, (with above ) Rachel, age 7, (with above ) (page 198) Mary, age 28, from Culmore, abd Elizabeth, 1861, to Philadelphia (page 148) Mary, from Ardmore, Derry, Feb 1868, abd Village Belle, April 1868 (page 226) Mary Jane, age 25, from Londonderry, abd Nubia,1863, to St John (page 155) Robert, from Drumskellan, abd Garland ,1849, to Philadelphia William, (with above) (page 52) Robert ,from Ramelton, abd Mary Campbell, 1850, to Quebec (page 63) Samuel , age 17, from Ramelton, abd Elizabeth, 1864, to Philadelphia (page156) This book states that" Derry served as emigration Port for counties Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone, and that some 200,000 passengers left Derry." "People of Irish extraction paid money to firms to bring out their friends and family", thus the double dates(first date reflects "engaged " in America to be sent out from Derry .) Passage to Quebec was cheapest , so many went there. The Mohongo was in service 20 years , to Philadelphia. The Village Belle made 13 trips to Philadelphia, hope this helps someone, Beth gmolk@aol.com

Does this list cover the name WATT? I am seeking info on CLARENCE (CALLIE) REBECCA WATT who was born in 1851 in Michigan and married JAMES REYNOLDS HAIGHT in 1871-73 in Coffey Co. KS She had a brother named GUY WATT I would assume that the parents of GUY and CALLIE moved from Michigan to Kansas while their children were still small, as GUY and CALLIE both settled in that area as adults. Anyone heard of these people? Valerie valauld@juno.com _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Looking for more information on William Watts born abt 1689/1694; md 6 Jan 1714/15 in Middletown, Middlesex, CT to Amy (Bidwell) Sage. Does he connect to the Richard Watts who d in Hartford, CT in 1654 ? William Watts and Amy had (among others) Mary Watts b 24 Dec 1715 in Middlesex who md. Daniel MOSS in Wallingford, CT. *************************** Olive Hoffman

I just received the following email from a cousin. Anyone have a Charles Watts in Baltimore MD? Chuck __________ Hi Chuck, Linc and I have been here at Zanesville, Ohio since Monday and have had great success. Have copied Beatty cemetery records; have been to the cemetery and have taken pictures of the stones; have copied deed records on Beatty and Watts and have township records to fit them all together. Have copied a record in the Charles Watts probate that says he had a son William. Charles's wife's name was Elizabeth; They had other children besides William - George S. Watts, Mary Ann Watts that married William H. Beatty, Frances Watts, and Elizabeth Watts. Found death record on Mary Ann Watts Beatty that says she was born 1 Jan 1804 in Baltimore, MD. __________