This showed up on the OHIO-ROOTS list today; too good not to share. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Quite logical, Spock! >An item from The New York Times, Sunday, November 2, 1997, page 33, >"Metropolitan Diary" By Ron Alexander: > >An older friend, recently returned from her home town in North >Carolina, says they've spruced up the churchyard cemetery since her last >visit several years back. "Lots of new greenery," she said. "And >families are together now." > >"Together?" I asked, puzzled. > >"Well, years ago they never much worried where they buried >someone because everyone was a neighbor anyhow. They'd just dig a grave >wherever it seemed to balance things. But they've redone it so people >are with their children and grandchildren, instead of scattered." > >"You mean they exhumed all those people and buried them?" > >"Oh no," she said. "They just shifted the headstones. Everyone >agrees it looks ever so much nicer." 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

Ok, I need some serious advice on what do with my most headache inducing line. :) I've got a name, Walter Lonzo Watts, an approximate date of birth, between 18 Nov 1907 and 31 Dec 1907, a death date, 12 Dec 1960, a really vague birth location, Oklahoma (that's it, no county, no city, etc.) A list of siblings (Ernest, Joesph, Anna Lee) evidence of the family's relocation (to Tennesee) several rumors (ranging from "Walter was half or whole Cherokee" to "Walter's father killed a man, and that's why the family broke up" and a lot of dead ends. I'm also waiting on copies of his obit and death certificate. Any advice on how I ought to go about finding out more information on Walter as well as his parents ? Thanks, Analee Watts

I am searching for info on Lucinda WATTS. She married Benjamin FLEMING in North Carolina, I think, bef 1879. They had 5 children that I know of. William, Waneta, Robert, Ransom, and Lillie Ocilia FLEMING. She could have been part or all Cherokee Indian. Lillie was born 7 jul 1879 in Clay Co. NC. Thanks, Linda Hoelscher

Looking for John Watts who married Sarah Eaton in the late 1600's. They had a daugher named Mary Hannah Watts born in 1703 in Philadelphia. Thanks, jerry

Looking for any information on John Watts who married Sarah Eaton. I think John and Sarah came to the United States in the late 1600's. They had a daughter named Mary Hannah Watts born in 1703 in Philadelphia Thank you, jerry Grugin

I found this on the SCOTLAND-GENWEB archives. Part III of XI PARTS: MARRIAGE RECORDS OF SCOTLAND IN CADDELL DATABASE: Most actual dates came from OPR, others from descendants. I have many other records on some of these individuals. Address any questions to Bill Caddell at "bcaddell@hcnews.com". ====================================================================== Note: Unless the day and month are given all dates are estimates. Dates are given in the YYYYMMDD format. Abbreviations: b. - birth, c- christening, d. - death, dsp. - died without heirs, kia -killed in action, m. - marriage, s. - special, AUS - Australia, BAR - Barbados, CAN - Canada, ENG - England, MIDL - Midlothian, SCT, SCT - Scotland, unknown - not know to author. Balenton (Balendon), B - Burgess - (councilman, commissioner), G - Guild (brother or professionalfraternity). ====================================================================== ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Elisabeth Caddel :b. 1773, SCT m. 17931117, Kinneff & Catterline, Kincardine, SCT Robert Watt :b. 1770, SCT ----------------------------------------------------------------------

In a message dated 9/3/98 5:59:42 PM US Mountain Standard Time, Pathoscafe@aol.com writes: << help help does anyone know antecedents of the David and Thomas in previous Watts posts re Kentucky? Same line? >> The Thomas Watts written about in the KY biographies was the Thomas Watts, son of John Watts and Lucy Dalton of Albemarle County, VA. He first Married Sarah Head in Virginia. Later, after her death he married Mary B. Sugg. His children with Sarah were: 1. Arimenta Dorma 2. Oscar 3. George Marshall 4. Johnson D. 5. Charles Granison 6. Henry Wilton 7. Martha A. The David spoken about in the Ky biographies was the son of Jacob Watts and Elizabeth Durrett of Albemarle Co., VA. David was the uncle of the above Thomas Watts. David Married Ruth Twyman 14 Apr 1785 in Virginia and had seven children. Lori

Hi Cyndi and Listers: Cyndi wrote: ......."Thomas Watts Sr b.1720 VA, m. 1744?"........ Any chance Thomas had a slightly older brother say born in the 1710-1715 time frame that might have come along the coast to New England? (see below) Cyndi also wrote and I echo it: ......"Does anyone know anything about the early Watts families or where they came from?"......... My 5g grandfather "appears out of nowhere" in 1737 at Falmouth, ME USA and marries Margaret McLellan. They move to Boston, MA and have 3 children (John, Samuel, and Elizabeth). My family were also Baptists. Usually religion doesn't seem to get mentioned in these posts, but maybe it can help make a connection. Regards, Dick Watts Stoneham, MA rlwatts@webtv.net Researching WATTS, TAYLOR, MURPHY, DAVIES, and HART of ME, NH, and MA.

Anybody from this line? I have a lot of info -- this is my line from Thomas Sr b. 1720 thru Nina b. 1907. Cousins? My dad wrote a book on the descendants of Thomas and Hannah so he has lots of info on them if anyone is from this line... Cyndi Baltimore

Does anyone know whether this Thomas or the previously posted David came from the Virginia Watts family (our line) below: Thomas Watts Sr b.1720 VA, m. 1744? Prince William Co VA to Sarah?, d. 1769 Faquier Co, VA. Thomas Watts Jr b.1747 Prince William Co, VA, m. 1768 Faquier Co, VA to Hannah Boggess, d. 1795 Greene Co, VA? Thomas Watts b. 1775? VA, m. bef 1807 to Fenattie ?, d. aft 1832 in AL Ludwell P Watts b. 1807 GA, m. 1857 to Mary Myrick Monroe Co, AL, d. 1877 Wilcox Co, AL. Richard Albert Watts, b. 1857 Monroe Co, Al, m. 1878-9 to Sally Cates in AL, d. 1907 Childress Co, TX William Frederick Black Watts b. 1884 Franklin, TX, m. Minnie Mae Lindsey Franklin TX, d. 1930 Reeves, Pecos Co, TX Nina Opal Watts b. 1907 Childress TX, m. 1926 to Lee Roy Rutledge Wichita Falls TX, d. 1981 San Antonio, TX Nina was my grandmother. I would love to fill in gaps here if anyone can relate. Would also like to know if this line is in the same Baptist group that Davis and Thomas were. Why did they all seem to Virginia around 1800? They seem to have spread out... Can anyone link here? Does anyone know anything about the early Watts families or where they came from? Why is the third Thomas' info so sparse--did something happen in that generation??? help help does anyone know antecedents of the David and Thomas in previous Watts posts re Kentucky? Same line? thanks for any help! Cyndi Baltimore

Searching for information on Thomas Watts, who may have lived Accomac VA ca 1723, believed to be father of Ester Watts, who m. 1763 to Isaac D. Clegg. Thomas Watts' wife believed to be Esther Dunton, b. 1701, d. 1775 place unknown. Theory exists that Ester Watts may be widow, not daughter, of Thomas Watts (since Ester was 40 when she married Isaac Clegg. Does anyone have information on this Thomas Watts or Dunton family, esp. that proves connection to the Ester Watts who married Isaac Clegg? Thanks, Jim Mann

Watts Researchers: The message below appeared on the KYBIOGRAPHIES list. Hope someone connects. With kind regards, steve -- Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 06:40:11 -0500 From: Sandi Gorin <sgorin@glasgow-ky.com> Subject: BIOS #2266 THRU 2270 - //SNIP// WATTS To: KYBIOGRAPHIES@rootsweb.com //SNIP// 2269 CHRISTIAN CO - WATTS, THOMAS - none #2269: A History of Kentucky Baptists From 1769 to 1885, Including More Than 800 Biographical Sketches, J. H. Spencer, Manuscript Revised and Corrected by Mrs. Burilla B. Spencer, In Two Volumes. Printed For the Author. 1886. Republished By Church History Research & Archives 1976 Lafayette, Tennessee. Vol. 2, page 376. THOMAS WATTS was a native of Virginia, and was born, about 1786. He moved west, in 1810, settling first in Sumner county, Tenn., but afterwards locating in Todd county, Ky. Here he was led to Christ, and united with Mt. Zion church, in 1829. Although about 43 years of age, he began to exhort his neighbors to turn to the Lord, soon after his conversion. In 1830, he was ordained to the ministry. He seems to have possessed but small gifts; but he was pious and faithful, and the influence he exerted, if not extensive, was salutary. In 1842, he moved to Christian county, and united with Bethel church. He remained here only four years, when he moved to Robertson county, Tenn., and joined Spring Creek church. Here he resided till May 13, 1860, when Good took him to himself. Both the church and the Association to which he belonged passed resolutions, expressive of his piety, faithfulness and usefulness.

Watts Researchers: The message below appeared on the KYBIOGRAPHIES list. Hope someone connects. With kind regards, steve -- Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 06:40:11 -0500 From: Sandi Gorin <sgorin@glasgow-ky.com> Subject: BIOS #2266 THRU 2270 - //SNIP// WATTS To: KYBIOGRAPHIES@rootsweb.com //SNIP// 2270 FAYETTE CO - WATTS, WILLIAM D & GARRETT- Twyman Quisenberry Haggard Chenault #2270: HISTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY, by Robert Peter, ed. by William H. Perrin, O. L. Baskin Co., Chicago, 1882. Reprinted by Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, 1979.Page 773 WILLIAM D. and GARRETT WATTS, farmers and stock-raisers, P. O. Chilesburg .Among the pioneer families who came to Fayette County a hundred years ago, when it was an unbroken wilderness, and Central Kentucky was the haunt of wild beasts, and the hunting ground of prowling savages, was the Watts family, who settled in what is now Athens Precinct, and where descendants still live. David Watts, the patriarch of the family, was of Virginia stock, and was among the first of those hardy pioneers to cross the Alleghenies, and in the beautiful land lying beyond their lofty peaks, hew out a home for themselves and families. He was born in the State of Virginia, in 1761, where he grew to manhood, and married Ruth Twyman, and emigrated to Kentucky about the year 1780.Upon his arrival, he settled in the present County of Fayette, upon land that has ever since remained in possession of his descendants, and upon which he died in 1835. His son, Garrett Watts, continued upon the farm his father settled, and, under his management, it was much improved and increased in acreage .He was born in 1796, and when grown was married to Martha Twyman; he died in 1873, at the age of seventy-seven years. A son, David T. Watts, who had charge of the farm during his life, was born April 11, 1831, and married to Tilitha Quisenberry, November 15, 1849.She was the daughter of Joel and Elizabeth (Haggard) Quisenberry, who were natives of Virginia, and settled in Clark County, where they died. David D. Watts died in 1854, leaving two sons, who, with their mother, still occupy the homestead, settled by the original David Watts a century ago. These sons (the subjects of this sketch); William D. and Garrett Watts, are the fourth generation who have occupied this farm, which now embraces about fourteen hundred acres of land .Its magnitude and highly improved condition, show conclusively that it has lost nothing in passing through so many hands, but is one of the most valuable stock farms in Fayette County. They make a specialty of fine stock, principally of cattle and sheep. Their Short-Horns are among the finest cattle in this region, and their South-downs and Cotswold sheep are well known throughout the country. William D. Watts was married February 10, 1880, to Miss Ella Chenault, daughter of Waller and Tilitha Chenault, natives of Madison County. They have one child, a daughter, Tilitha. These young men are upright and honorable citizens, highly respected in the community in which they live, and are exemplary members of the Baptist Church, as was their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before them. To say more of them would be superfluous.

Watts Researchers: The message below appeared on the KYBIOGRAPHIES list. Hope someone connects. With kind regards, steve -- Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 06:46:27 -0500 From: Sandi Gorin <sgorin@glasgow-ky.com> Subject: BIOS 2256 THRU 2260- WATTS //SNIP// To: KYBIOGRAPHIES@rootsweb.com //SNIP// 2256 GRAVES CO - WATTS, N B - Bressie Pritchard #2256: Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, Kniffin 1st ed., 1885 Reprinted 1972 by Kentucky Reprint Co., Murray, KY.Graves Co. N.B. WATTS was born May 15, 1837, in Missouri. He is a son of Wesley and Mary C. (Bressie) Watts. The father was born in middle Tennessee; he died in 1841, aged thirty-six years. The mother was born in 1801 in Virginia and is now living with her son in Mayfield. The family came to Graves County, in 1838 and engaged in farming; this business he continued until 1880, when the Watts Brothers opened a general family grocery and have since been successfully engaged in this business. N.B. Watts was married in December, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth Pritchard of Graves County. They have six children - five daughters and one son, John W., now express agent at this place. Mr. Watts is a member of the Masonic fraternity. //SNIP//

I am looking for any info on the WATTS family - but especially WATTS from Wales. Arthur was born circa 1870-1880 and married Edith WRIGHT. My great-grandmother Florence Irene Lillian WATTS was born 27 Aug 1900 in Markham Twp, Ontario Canada. Many Thanks. Cheryl

Looking to find out wether John Watts of Searcy Co AR had a daughter named Anna. Anna married James K. Marshall abt 1838 in Searcy Co AR. On both the 1850 and 1860 census James and Anna are living next door to John Watts. In the land records the land James Marshall owned is right next to John Watts. On a 1863 land record John Watts is a witness to a land sale for James Marshall. Anna and James had six children together: Hardy, William, Elizabeth, Alexander, Rebecca and Jane(Jennie). If anyone has something that can show if Anna was related to John Watts I would love to know. Thank-you. Kathy Garcia Killeen, TX

Watts Researchers: Below are sources of WATTS Cemetery Inscriptions in MO which were looked up in the reference noted. I hope this information is of assistance in your research. -------- (Database available at http://www.ancestry.com) Missouri Cemetery Inscription Sources: Print and Microfilm This database lists sources in which the researcher can find the gravestone inscriptions for the entire state of Missouri. Organized by county and cemetery name, it is an invaluable tool for finding headstone inscriptions for relatives who rest in Missouri when travel to the cemetery is not possible. With each cemetery is the compiler of the source material and the work in which the headstone inscription can be found. In some cases there is more than one source; often this includes the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The number following each Family History Library entry is the microfilm number; copies of the microfilm reel can be obtained at nearly 1,600 branch libraries of the Family History Library. In a few cases there are other repositories listed where the inscription source can be found. Database from Elizabeth Kot and Shirley Thomson's Missouri Cemetery Inscription Sources: Print and Microfilm (Vallejo, CA: Indices Publishing, 1995). County/ Cemetery Title Author Publisher Film Howard County/ Cemeteries LDS Church, Salt Lake City: FHL film Watts Cemetery of Howard Missouri Gen. Soc. of 1035919:7 County, Utah, 1982. Missouri Jackson County/ 1876 DAR Missouri, Kansas City, Watts Burying Kansas City MO: DAR, 1933. Ground- Chap. Vital Washington Twp. Historical Records of Jackson County, Missouri, 1826- Pike County/ Cemetery DAR Vol. 1, FHL fiche Washington Inscriptions, Missouri, Prairieville 6104194 Watts Cemetery Pike Pike Co. Township @PUBLISHER County, Chap. = . Louisiana, MO: Missouri The Chapter, 1983. Pike County/ Cemetery DAR Vol. 1, FHL fiche Watts Cemetery Inscriptions, Missouri, Prairieville 6104194 Pike Pike Co. Township @PUBLISHER County, Chap. = . Louisiana, MO: Missouri The Chapter, 1983. Pulaski County/ Tombstone Pulaski Co. Vol. 1. Watts Cemetery Inscriptions Hist. Soc. [Waynesville, Throughout MO: The Pulaski society, 1984]. County, Missouri Texas County/ Texas Texas Co. Vol. 2, Watts Cemetery County Gen. Soc. Roubidoux, Cemeteries Upton, Morris Townships @PUBLISHER = . Houston, MO: The society, 1983. Webster County/ Webster Cunningham, Vol. 3, Townships FHL fiche Old Watts County, Mary B. of West Dallas, 6010458 Cemetery Missouri, East Dallas, West Cemetery Benton and East Inscriptions Benton @PUBLISHER = . Springfield, MO: The author, 1982. Webster County/ Ridge 2:3 (Nov 1973). Watts Cemetery Runners Webster County/ Webster Cunningham, Vol. 3, Townships FHL fiche Watts Cemetery County, Mary B. of West Dallas, 6010458 Missouri, East Dallas, Cemetery West Benton, West Inscriptions Benton and East Benton @PUBLISHER = . Springfield, MO: The author, 1982. Webster County/ Watts Wesley, N.p., n.d. Watts Cemetery- Cemetery Juanita Typescript. Fam. Rogersville Hist. Lib., Salt Lake City.

Dear All - New to the list, and will in due course be posting queries about my Watts ancestors, but starting with a list of Watts guests at a wedding in 1912 in case the names ring a bell with anyone. If they do, let me know ... we may be connected, as virtually all the following are in my ancestry. Mr G G Watts and Miss Watts, Killamarsh (George Gilbert / Gertrude) Mr & Mrs Lister, Barnsley (Laurence Ironside / Constance, nee Watts) Mr & Mrs Grayson Watts and Miss Watts (George Grayson / Susannanah / Alice) Mr & Mrs J K Smith, Sheffield (Joseph Kirkpatrick / Elizabeth Sophia, nee Watts) Mr J J Watts, Sheffield (Joseph James) Mr C Watts, Sheffield (Cyril Grayson) Mr & Mrs Dewhurst, Dore (John [Jack] / Margaret Ethel, nee Watts) Mr & Mrs Swindin, Sheffield (Frank Arnold / Winifred Emily, nee Watts) Mr & Mrs S E Watts, Grimesthorpe (Samuel Edwin / Sarah Ann) Mr & Mrs H Watts, Grimesthorpe (mystery!) The marriage was between Hilda Watts from Killamarsh and Dewis Warren Smith from Whitwell, and took place at Killamarsh ... not far from Sheffield although just over the county border into Derbyshire. Regards - Amanda Jones North Wales aj.ffrwd@tesco.net

My grgrgrgrandfather was William J. Watts. His daughter, Marie (Maria?) m. Eugene Grosh in 1855 in Baltimore, MD. I am trying to find William's wife, parents & in-laws. I don't have any dates for William. Can anyone help? Thanks, Sandy

I've hit a brick wall with my Watts line.My great-grandfather is listed as Oscar Watts on the census sheet 1900 for Jefferson Co. Ark. He is 46 years old born in N.C. His wife is Mary(Williams) Watts born in Mississippi. She is 36 yearsold.Thier children are Maud ,17y.o., Lula, 14 y.o. both born in Ms. James, 7, JOHN, 4, and Millous 2, all the sons were born in Ark. Millous is my grandfather. This is all I have on this line. Does anyone know anything about this family??