Dear Listers, I was delighted to read all the Watts family history being discussed for a change!! I thank all of you who joined me in posting their families and brickwalls! John H. Watts, Jr., I know you must have a pretty large database by now. If I remember correctly, you pretty much took all the post that went to "Lori's Watts Newsletter" and the "Watts Crossings" and added them to your database. I know I sent you stuff on my Watts line several years ago and, recently updated you. I wish I could help you on your line but, I don't have any info. Sorry... But, I really do appreciate your efforts and your support!! I do have he right John, don't I??? BTW... I really miss the Watts Newsletters!!! Mika, I saw that you had a Mary Virginia Watts who married John Augustus Lester in MO. I have interest in the Lester line that was in IL and MO. Do you have any other info on John A. Lester??? If so, please email me. Bob Strong, thanks for the bit of humor on WATT and WATTS! You didn't miss my post on James and John's children... Some is posted below and I'll send more soon. I'm pasting two more generation's of my Watts line below. These are children of James Watts. Next email I'll do John Watts. (I hope this comes through okay, I'm not an expert at trying to past from FTM). Thank you all so much! I really enjoyed reading your family information! And, I will be saving it so, if I run across anything that would fit with your lines, I'll be able to contact you. Best regards, Judy Lee Watts 1. James2 Watts (Thomas1) was born 22 Aug 1808 in TN, and died Aft. 1870 in Robertson Co., TN. He married (1) Courtney Lovell 30 Nov 1828 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born Abt. 1809, and died Abt. 1843 in Robertson Co., TN. He married (2) Elizabeth Jackson Miles 11 Jun 1844 in Davidson Co., TN. She was born Abt. 1818. Children of James Watts and Courtney Lovell are: + 2 i. John Washington3 Watts, born 04 Sep 1829 in Robertson Co., TN; died 11 Aug 1879 in Jefferson Co., IL. + 3 ii. Henry J. Watts, born Abt. 1831 in Robertson Co., TN. + 4 iii. William Wesley Watts, born 18 Apr 1833 in Robertson Co., TN; died 13 May 1917 in Greenbriar, Robertson Co., TN. 5 iv. P. H. Watts, born Abt. 1835 in Robertson Co., TN. 6 v. Susan M. Watts, born Abt. 1837 in Robertson Co., TN. + 7 vi. Francis Marion Watts, born 29 Mar 1839 in Robertson Co., TN; died 13 Jun 1913 in Robertson Co., TN. + 8 vii. Thomas Watts, born 16 Aug 1840 in Robertson Co., TN; died 23 Sep 1918 in Thomasville, Cheatham Co., TN. 9 viii. North Caroline Watts, born Abt. 1843; died 1924 in New Providence, Montgomery Co., TN. She married Robert H.(Ham) Walker 20 Feb 1869 in Robertson Co., TN. Children of James Watts and Elizabeth Miles are: + 10 i. James Lovell3 Watts, born 20 May 1845 in Robertson Co., TN; died 15 Apr 1920 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. 11 ii. Richard Glover Watts, born 19 Aug 1847 in Robertson Co., TN; died 20 Jul 1915 in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN. 12 iii. Not named Watts, born Abt. 1849 in TN. 13 iv. Elizabeth Watts, born Abt. 1852 in TN. 14 v. Hardy D. Watts, born Jul 1854 in Robertson Co., TN; died 26 Mar 1916 in Ashland City, Cheatham Co., TN. 15 vi. L. ? R. Watts, born Abt. 1856 in TN. 16 vii. Mary E. Watts, born Abt. 1858 in TN. 17 viii. I. D. Watts, born Abt. 1861 in TN. 18 ix. B. L. Watts, born Abt. 1863 in TN. Generation No. 2 2. John Washington3 Watts (James2, Thomas1) was born 04 Sep 1829 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 11 Aug 1879 in Jefferson Co., IL. He married Sarah C. Green 06 Nov 1851 in Robertson Co., TN, daughter of Henry Green. She was born Abt. 1832 in TN, and died Aft. 1880. Children of John Watts and Sarah Green are: 19 i. Martha E.4 Watts, born Abt. 1854 in Robertson Co., TN. She married John J. Scott 06 Jul 1873 in Jefferson Co., IL. 20 ii. William R. Watts, born Abt. 1856 in Jefferson Co., IL. 21 iii. Anna Winona Watts, born Abt. 1858 in Jefferson Co., IL. 22 iv. Wilburn Watts, born Abt. 1861 in Jefferson Co., IL. He married Viola B. French 17 Nov 1889 in Jefferson Co., IL. 23 v. James Edgar Watts, born Abt. 1869 in Jefferson Co., IL. He married Agnes French 20 Jan 1890 in Jefferson Co., IL. 24 vi. Willie Watts, born Abt. 1871 in Jefferson Co., IL. 25 vii. Lidia F. Watts, born Abt. 1873 in Jefferson Co., IL. 3. Henry J.3 Watts (James2, Thomas1) was born Abt. 1831 in Robertson Co., TN. He married Sarah A. Muller 01 Nov 1852 in Robertson Co., TN. Child of Henry Watts and Sarah Muller is: 26 i. J. W.4 Watts, born Abt. 1853 in Robertson Co., TN. 4. William Wesley3 Watts (James2, Thomas1) was born 18 Apr 1833 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 13 May 1917 in Greenbriar, Robertson Co., TN. He married (1) Martha E. Felts 18 Sep 1856 in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN, daughter of Nathaniel Felts and Susan S.. She was born Abt. 1836 in TN, and died Abt. 1867. He married (2) Lucy Almira Harris 22 Dec 1867 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born 03 Mar 1842 in TN, and died 07 Oct 1905 in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN. Children of William Watts and Martha Felts are: + 27 i. Johnny Felts4 Watts, born 01 Jul 1857 in Robertson Co., TN; died 01 May 1921 in Thomasville, Cheatham Co., TN. + 28 ii. Nathaniel W. (Sandy) Watts, born Mar 1860 in Robertson Co., TN; died 1945 in Robertson Co., TN. 29 iii. Courtney Watts, born Abt. 1861 in Robertson Co., TN. Children of William Watts and Lucy Harris are: + 30 i. James Burgess4 Watts, born 08 Oct 1869 in Robertson Co., TN; died 10 Dec 1949 in Robertson Co., TN. 31 ii. Willie Bell Watts, born Abt. 1870 in TN. + 32 iii. Buck Harris Watts, Sr., born Jan 1876 in Cheatham Co., TN; died 1951 in Robertson Co., TN. + 33 iv. Henry Newton (Newt) Watts, born 30 Mar 1878 in Robertson Co., TN; died 16 Dec 1966 in Robertson Co., TN. 34 v. Lucy Myrtle Watts, born Apr 1880. 7. Francis Marion3 Watts (James2, Thomas1) was born 29 Mar 1839 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 13 Jun 1913 in Robertson Co., TN. He married (1) Nancy Jeanette Hallum 19 Oct 1870 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born 18 Dec 1845 in Robertson Co., TN, and died in Robertson Co., TN. He married (2) Welthy Jane Hallum 18 Aug 1875 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born 20 Jun 1849 in Robertson Co., TN, and died in Robertson Co., TN. Children of Francis Watts and Welthy Hallum are: 35 i. Lucy Fentress4 Watts, born 18 Jul 1876 in Robertson Co., TN. + 36 ii. Jenny Hallum Watts, born 11 Jul 1881 in Robertson Co., TN. 8. Thomas3 Watts (James2, Thomas1) was born 16 Aug 1840 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 23 Sep 1918 in Thomasville, Cheatham Co., TN. He married (1) Martha T. Morris 12 Sep 1861 in Robertson Co., TN, daughter of Gilford Morris. She was born 24 Apr 1841, and died 09 Dec 1900 in Cheatham Co., TN. He married (2) Ollie F. Ragsdale 1901 in Cheatham Co., TN. She was born 26 Jul 1882 in TN, and died 21 Mar 1915 in TN. Children of Thomas Watts and Martha Morris are: 37 i. Sidney J.4 Watts, born 28 Jul 1862 in TN; died 10 Feb 1887 in Thomasville, Cheatham Co., TN. 38 ii. Moses F. Watts, born 12 Mar 1866 in TN; died 27 Jan 1887 in Thomasville, Cheatham Co., TN. + 39 iii. Richard Thurston Watts, born 11 Aug 1869; died 28 Sep 1938 in Cheatham Co., TN. + 40 iv. Edwin C. Watts, born Abt. 1872. + 41 v. L. A. Watts, born 28 Jul 1873; died 30 Jul 1923 in Cheatham Co., TN. 10. James Lovell3 Watts (James2, Thomas1) was born 20 May 1845 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 15 Apr 1920 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. He married Emma E. Binkley 09 Aug 1868 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born Oct 1854 in TN, and died 1906 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. Children of James Watts and Emma Binkley are: 42 i. Louis N.4 Watts, born Abt. 1869. 43 ii. John A. Watts, born Sep 1873. 44 iii. Edwin S. Watts, born Sep 1876 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN; died 1903 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. 45 iv. Mary Watts, born Apr 1879. 46 v. Emma Watts, born Mar 1882. 47 vi. Bessie Watts, born Dec 1884 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN; died in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. She married George D. Mimms 10 Nov 1909 in Davidson Co., TN. 48 vii. Elgin Watts, born Nov 1889 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN; died 1906 in Nashville, Davidson Co, TN.

Looking for a Fred Watts Jr. who was married to a McMillion in Florida Sept 2, 1939. Freds parents were Fred C. Watts Sr. and Eunice V. ??? they lived in Tampa Florida from 1927 to 1942 as I found them in the city directories. Supposedly Fred Jr. went into the Army in 1940 at McDeal Air Force Base and later deserted. Supposedly he was born in Paducah Kentucky in 1919. I cant find this family anywhere except for the Tampa Florida directories. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Leslie (Watts) Banister

Bob Strong wrote, "I guess if you put all my Watt family members together you get WATTS (just joking--I know the list is for both). Actually, there is a [email protected] List. The activity is about the same there as here at [email protected] . Sincerely, Dick Watts ( [email protected] ) Stoneham (MA) Historical Society, Webmaster http://www.geocities.com/stonehamhistoricalsociety/index.html Stoneham, Middlesex, MA, USGenWeb Town Coordinator http://www.geocities.com/rlwattss/USGenWeb/Stoneham/stonehamhome.html St. George, Knox, ME, USGenWeb Town Coordinator http://www.geocities.com/rlwattss/USGenWeb/stgeohomepage.html Family Genealogy http://www.geocities.com/dickwatts/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Strong" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [WATTS-L] Calling all WATTS! [Let's try one w/o the "s"]

Judy, Did you ever post that list of James' and John's children--if so, I missed it. Thanks, Bob Strong At 10:29 PM 1/10/02 -0500, [email protected] wrote: >Dear listers, > >No offense but this is the least active list that I belong to. I would like >to see family history discussed for a change so, to start the ball rolling, >I'm going to list my Watts line again. Won't you join me?? > >1. Thomas WATTS b. abt 1775/80 in VA or NC??, and died on 19 Sept 1837 in >Robertson Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Betsy JONES 17 Nov 1807 in Davidson >Co., TN. She was born abt 1777/80 in NC, and died 10 Jun 1863 in Robertson >Co., TN. > >If anyone has any suggestions at to who Thomas's parents might be, please let >me know. > >Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones WATTS, (that lived and had children), >are: > >1. James WATTS b. 22 Aug 1808 in Davidson Co., TN and died aft. 1870 in >Robertson Co., TN. He married (1) Courtney LOVELL 30 Nov 1828 in Robertson >Co., TN. She was born abt. 1809, and died abt. 1843 in Robertson Co., TN. >He married (2) Elizabeth Jackson MILES 11 Jun 1844 in Davidson Co., TN. She >was born abt. 1818 in TN. > >2. John W. WATTS b. 11 Jun 1818 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 1 Oct 1900 in >Robertson Co., TN. He married Elenor TAYLOR 1 Mar 1838 in Robertson Co., TN. > She was born abt. 1820 in NC and died 30 Sept 1901 in Robertson Co., TN. > >Next email I'll list children of James and John. My WATTS line were >primarily in the area of Davidson, Robertson and Cheatham counties of TN. Robert W. Strong <><><>"Things are more like they are right now [email protected]<><><><>than they have ever been."

I guess if you put all my Watt family members together you get WATTS (just joking--I know the list is for both). I am seeking to identify the parents of my grandfather, John WATT, who was born on 23 Nov. 1869, in TN (likely in Gibson County or one of the adjacent counties, but not proven). I have no knowledge of either of John WATT's parents-our oral family history has always reported that he was orphaned fairly early, probably before the age of 10 years old. I have recently uncovered some records that might indicate that this was true. Through the new LDS 1880 US Census transcriptions and index, I have finally managed to located John WATT on that census. The 1880 census places him in a household in Heaths, Gibson County, TN [listed on the census as "1st mail district"]; the head of the household is Joseph PARRISH, whose wife is Adline (Adaline). Unfortunately the "Relationship" column for John WATT contains no entry, so no help there. There are a number of other individuals residing in this household, including one Samuel WATT, who is listed as a "Boarder" and is 23 years old. Samuel Watt married a Mary F. Foster in 1881, in Gibson Cnty, TN; Mary Foster Watt is supposed to have died in 1888. The relationship of Samuel to John WATT is not known. The full listing for this household is below: Census Place: Heaths, Gibson, Tennessee Source: FHL Film 1255254 National Archives Film T9-1254 Page 201C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Joseph PARRISH Self M M W 45 NC Adline PARRISH Wife F M W 43 TENN John WATT M S W 11 TENN Sarah FOSTER Sister F W W 36 NC Addie FOSTER Niece F S W 4 TENN Elbert FOSTER Nephew M S W 2 TENN Paten JOHNSON Hirelng M S B 16 TENN Albert HOUSE Boarder M S W 23 TENN Samuel WATT Boarder M S W 23 TENN William RODGERS Boarder M S W 28 TENN John FLY Boarder M W W 34 TENN Joseph MASSEY Boarder M S W 23 TENN [NOTE: While the LDS copy of this census shows this "group" as a separate family, the National Archives Film does NOT show a "Family Number" in the column adjacent to Joseph Parrish. The NAF film shows a family number (146) in front of the preceding family, the family of James Mourning; there is NO family number adjacent to the Parrish family. The next family number, 147, belongs to the Cunningham family that begins immediately following Joseph Massey. This section of the census does NOT contain ANY "Dwelling Numbers." This record was copied from the LDS CD-ROM, but has been annotated/corrected with information from the NAF images.] I have established through marriage and cemetery records that Sarah FOSTER is in fact Joseph PARRISH's sister and that she is probably NOT John WATT's mother. It appears that Adline (Adaline) PARRISH's name when she married Joseph PARRISH was Adaline HOUSE, but it also appears that this may have been her first husband's name, NOT her maiden name (I am not absolutely positive on this aspect-still tracking down records). Besides the record of Samuel WATT in this household , the presence of Albert HOUSE also may be of significance (beside the potential relationship to Adaline). There is an oral record in my family of John WATT having a half-brother who was known to my mother and her sisters as "Uncle Bert." They remembered his visiting when they were children and that he was blind. I would deeply appreciate hearing from anyone who might have ANY information that would help me identify the family of John WATT, or that could assist in sorting out the relationships of the various individuals in this household on the 1880 census. Thank you, Bob Strong [email protected] Robert W. Strong <><><>"Things are more like they are right now [email protected]<><><><>than they have ever been."

I have kept quiet because I haven't seen too much mail about Watts' in England. If anybody has any from Burbage in Leicestershire and an offshoot that moved to St Pancras London about 1880 then I would be happy to exchange notes. all the best Paul Watts ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 3:29 AM Subject: [WATTS-L] Calling all WATTS! > Dear listers, > > No offense but this is the least active list that I belong to. I would like > to see family history discussed for a change so, to start the ball rolling, > I'm going to list my Watts line again. Won't you join me?? > > 1. Thomas WATTS b. abt 1775/80 in VA or NC??, and died on 19 Sept 1837 in > Robertson Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Betsy JONES 17 Nov 1807 in Davidson > Co., TN. She was born abt 1777/80 in NC, and died 10 Jun 1863 in Robertson > Co., TN. > > If anyone has any suggestions at to who Thomas's parents might be, please let > me know. > > Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones WATTS, (that lived and had children), > are: > > 1. James WATTS b. 22 Aug 1808 in Davidson Co., TN and died aft. 1870 in > Robertson Co., TN. He married (1) Courtney LOVELL 30 Nov 1828 in Robertson > Co., TN. She was born abt. 1809, and died abt. 1843 in Robertson Co., TN. > He married (2) Elizabeth Jackson MILES 11 Jun 1844 in Davidson Co., TN. She > was born abt. 1818 in TN. > > 2. John W. WATTS b. 11 Jun 1818 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 1 Oct 1900 in > Robertson Co., TN. He married Elenor TAYLOR 1 Mar 1838 in Robertson Co., TN. > She was born abt. 1820 in NC and died 30 Sept 1901 in Robertson Co., TN. > > Next email I'll list children of James and John. My WATTS line were > primarily in the area of Davidson, Robertson and Cheatham counties of TN. > One son of James WATTS, John Washington WATTS, migrated to Jefferson Co., IL. > > > Thomas WATTS was dropped by aliens into Davidson Co., TN by 1805 when he > shows up on the tax list for that year. I cannot find any info on him prior > to that date. I have traced Elizabeth Betsy JONES'S family a little further > back and her parents were Abraham JONES and Keziah, nee unknown. Elizabeth > had one full brother that I know of, Shadrack JONES who married Cilla DOWLEN > in Davidson Co., TN. She had a half brother, Isaac MAYFIELD, and four half > sisters, Annie, Polly, Keziah & Nellie BERRY. Abraham JONES was killed at > Fort Nashboro in defense of the fort in 1782/83. > > I would appreciate any information that would lead me to the parents and > siblings of Thomas WATTS!!!! > > Best regards, > Judy Lee Watts > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.159 / Virus Database: 73 - Release Date: 31/05/00

Greetings All. As a result of a request to do so, and for the information of all, I have now placed on the Post 1901 Census Project website, Instructions to Officers and Enumerators of Census for almost every Census of Canada from 1871 to 1941. The only one missing is that for 1881. Access the Post 1901 Census Project website at the URL following my signature. Click 'Home Page' then 'Other sites'. Scroll down and click on the link for the Instructions. I am currently working on pages for reports of those attending the Town Hall meetings and will post a message when the first of these are up and running. On another note -- anyone being contacted to participate in Focus Groups should not admit to being involved in genealogical or historical research, or to belonging to an associated society. One person asked to participate, after attending, admitted to being an amateur genealogist. When responding positively to a question of her membership in a genealogy society she was escorted from the group and advised that she could not participate. So much for assurances from Statistics Canada that there were no restrictive conditions for participation in these endeavours. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

The following is my Watts line - I would like any information on Silas Watts father from Ireland and mother from Ohio. 1-??? Watts b: , Ireland sp: ??? b: , Ohio |--2-Silas Isaac Watts b: Jan 1825, Mason, Mason County, Virginia, d: 17 Jul | 1900, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois sp: Spicy A. J. Harless b: Abt 1826, Boone County, Virginia, d: Nov 1868, Brush Creek, Boone County, West Virginia |--3-William Isaac Watts b: 9 Oct 1848, Peytona, Boone County, Virginia, d: | 11 Jun 1927, Yate City, Knox County, Illinois | sp: Martha J. Vickers b: 14 Oct 1848, Boone County, Virginia, d: 27 Apr | 1917, Yate City, Knox County, Illinois | |--4-Estella A. Watts b: 9 Oct 1869, Boone County, West Virginia, d: 8 | | Jun 1891, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Thomas Jefferson Watts b: 16 Jul 1871, Peytona, Boone County, West | | Virginia, d: 16 Nov 1962, Downey, California | | sp: Clara C. Gamber b: 16 Apr 1874, Tower City, Schuylkill County, | | Pennsylvania, d: 21 Oct 1955, Los Angeles, California | | |--5-Nora N. Watts b: 4 Jan 1895, Pennsylvania, d: 14 Sep 1909, | | | Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois | | |--5-Francis Keystone Watts b: 14 May 1897, Pittsburgh, Pennyslvania, | | | d: 15 Jul 1973, Bishop, Inyo County, California | | |--5-Henry Gamber Watts b: 30 Apr 1900, Rock Springs, Sweetwater | | | County, Wyoming, d: 5 Apr 1968, Downey, California | | |--5-Silas Isaac Watts b: 1902, Cumberland, Uinta County, Wyoming, d: | | | 6 Nov 1949, Shelton, Washington | | |--5-Thomas Jefferson Jr. Watts b: 4 Jul 1904, Zeigler, Franklin | | | County, Illinois, d: 16 May 1989, Walla Walla, Washington | | |--5-Martha Watts b: 1906, Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois, d: | | | After 1973, Anaheim, California | | |--5-Clara L. Watts b: 13 Nov 1910, Zeigler, Franklin County, | | | Illinois, d: 20 Sep 1968, Los Angeles, California | |--4-Alexander Watts b: 1874, Fulton County, Illinois, d: Bef 1920 | | sp: Lottie B. Harrison b: Abt 1883, Illinois | | |--5-Harrison Watts b: Abt 1909, Illinois | | |--5-Alex Watts b: Abt 1911, Illinois | | |--5-Samuel Watts b: Abt 1915, Illinois | |--4-Luella Watts b: 1877, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Charles H. Watts b: 1879, Fulton County, Illinois, d: May 1961 | | sp: Jess | |--4-Calvern Watts b: 1 Sep 1880, Fulton County, Illinois, d: 29 Sep | | 1880, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Clement Watts b: 31 Jul 1882, Fulton County, Illinois, d: 27 Dec | | 1882, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Alexander Watts b: 15 Nov 1883, Fulton County, Illinois, d: 14 Aug | | 1884, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Florence Watts b: Abt 1884, Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, d: | | 1955, Illinois | | sp: Thomas Maxwell b: 2 Dec 1881, d: Jun 1970, West Frankfort, | | Franklin County, Illinois | | sp: Harry Herbert Gamber b: 15 Aug 1876, Tower City, Schuylkill | | County, Pennsylvania, d: 6 Apr 1964, Provo, Utah | | sp: Harvy Grant Cunningham b: 1872, d: Bef 1910 | |--4-William Goudy Watts b: 16 Jan 1892, Zeigler, Franklin County, | | Illinois, d: Oct 1967, Compton, California | sp: Vera Elizabeth Fisher b: 18 Apr 1891, Indiana, d: 28 Dec 1979, | Lynnwood, California | |--5-Lena Marie Watts b: 21 Dec 1914, Christopher, Franklin County, | | Illinois | |--5-Zoe Watts b: 5 Oct 1918 | |--5-William Goudy Watts b: 22 Apr 1923 | sp: Febbia ??? b: Abt 1858, Illinois |--3-Henrietta Watts b: May 1850, Boone County, Virginia, d: Between | 1875-1880, Boone County, West Virginia | sp: Francis Marion Javins b: 9 Dec 1839, Virginia, d: 1916, Boone County, | West Virginia | |--4-William E. Javins b: Abt 1870, Peytona, Boone County, West Virginia | | sp: Electa Ann Keeney | |--4-Silas Marion Javins b: 24 Mar 1871, Peytona, Boone County, West | | Virginia, d: 25 Dec 1937 | | sp: Minnie Bell Elkins b: 24 Oct 1874, Foster, West Virginia, d: 25 | | Jan 1929, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia | |--4-Ewell Thomas Javins b: Bef 1874, Peytona, Boone County, West | | Virginia | | sp: Virgia L. Walker | |--4-Elliot Sylvester Javins b: Abt 1875, Scott District, Boone County, | | West Virginia, d: 1947, Boone County, West Virginia | sp: Annie ??? |--3-Eliza E. Watts b: 1853, Boone County, Virginia | sp: William R. Combs b: Abt 1842, Virginia |--3-Samuel C. H. Watts b: 6 Jan 1854, Boone County, Virginia, d: 29 Mar | 1927, Donnybrook, Ward County, North Dakota | sp: Emma Kepford b: 15 Apr 1859, Louisa County, Iowa, d: 4 Nov 1933, | Donnybrook, Ward County, North Dakota | |--4-Gertrude Watts b: 5 Feb 1879, Grundy Center, Grundy County, Iowa, d: | | 16 Oct 1956, Oakland, Alameda Co., California | |--4-Capatola Jessie Watts b: 8 Feb 1881, Bevier, Macon County, Missouri, | | d: 7 Dec 1966, Oakland, Alameda Co., California | sp: Walter Eldon Clark b: 25 Dec 1878, Barry, Minnesota, d: 21 Feb | 1933, Oakland, Alameda Co., California | |--5-Ray Eldon Clark b: 17 Nov 1903, Lynd, Lyon County, Minnesota, d: | | 20 May 1951, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California | |--5-Ralph Ordan Clark b: 28 Apr 1906, Lynd, Lyon County, Minnesota, | | d: 25 Jun 1978, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California | |--5-Floy Esther Clark b: 27 Oct 1912, Brockton, Roosevelt County, | | Montana, d: 1981 |--3-Silas Jacob Watts b: 17 Sep 1858, Boone County, Virginia, d: 15 Aug | 1923, Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois | sp: Mary Fern Harrell b: 4 Jul 1860, McDonough County, Illinois, d: 16 | Apr 1917, Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois | |--4-Alena Watts b: Jan 1880, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois, d: Bef | | 1910 | |--4-Elma Watts b: Abt 1883, Illinois | | sp: ??? Davis | | |--5-Estel Davis b: Abt 1908, Illinois | |--4-Bert C Watts b: 1887, Illinois, d: 1945, Christopher, Franklin | | County, Illinois | | sp: Jennie M. ??? b: 1890, Missouri, d: , Christopher, Franklin | | County, Illinois | |--4-Eva Watts b: Abt 1890, Illinois | |--4-Francis Watts b: Abt 1892, Illinois | |--4-John Henry Watts b: 1897, Illinois, d: 1940, Christopher, Franklin | | County, Illinois | sp: Etta Minnie Blankenship b: 1900, d: , Christopher, Franklin | County, Illinois |--3-Elizabeth Rachel Watts b: Abt 1862, Kanawha County, West Virginia sp: Samuel Medley b: Abt 1856, Peoria, Illinois sp: Jane Alecy Williams b: 11 Apr 1834, Kanawha County, Virginia, d: 15 Jan 1919, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois |--3-James Henry F. Watts b: 12 Jun 1869, White Oak, Boone County, West | Virginia, d: 27 Apr 1949, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois | sp: Agnes Murray b: Abt 1867, Maryland, Pennsylvania, d: After 1949 | |--4-Leo Watts | |--4-Helena Watts | sp: ??? Hogon |--3-Mary L. Watts b: Oct 1872, Peytona, Boone County, West Virginia | sp: John Wesley Perkhiser b: Abt 1870, Indiana |--3-Charles Edgar Watts b: 30 May 1874, Peytona, Boone County, West | Virginia, d: 23 Dec 1940, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | sp: Kate Lorraine Pittman b: Sep 1878, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Shelby M. Watts b: Dec 1899, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Cecil Watts b: Abt 1904, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Louis Watts b: Abt 1905, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Wayne Watts b: Abt 1909, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Willard Watts b: Abt 1911, Bryant, Fulton County, Illinois |--3-Alonzo Watts b: Oct 1877, Fulton County, Illinois, d: 1960, Bryant, | Fulton County, Illinois | sp: Amalfia Rocksie Crawford b: 31 Jul 1876, Lovilla, Iowa, d: 25 Jan | 1920, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois | |--4-Ella J. Watts b: Nov 1898, Fulton County, Illinois |--3-Almeda Watts b: Jul 1881, Fulton County, Illinois sp: ??? Purchel

My WATTS' can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/pavlova_99_1999 William WATTS rumoured to have come from England and was a steeplechase jockey. He would have immigrated after 1862. He married Amelia (or Mary) GADA (or GAYDOR) England. 4 known children: 1. William Charles WATTS b. 1862 London, England d. 1944 Cannifton, Ontario m. Emma Winnifred MULLETT b. 1863 Kingston, Ontario d. 1945 Cannifton, Ontario. 7 children. 2. Stephen Marchand WATTS b. 1882 Kingston, Ontario d. 1934 Ontario m. Marianne Laurensa BOYER b. 1885 Saint Cecile de Valleyfield, Quebec d. 1941 Kingston, Onario. 7 children. 3. Albert Edward WATTS b. Ontario m. Mary GENGE. 4. Etta Birch WATTS m. (B)ROUSE. Any and all info gratefully received. Take care Karen Nikischin Webmaster: http://www.geocities.com/pavlova_99_1999

I have three pretty well proven generations of this line and more generations in some families. I'm willing to share all information. I'd like to contact other descendants to share information and even possible DNA testing. My eventual goal is to determine parents, siblings and his wife's maiden surname. Thomas Watts b. abt 1722 (prob. Prince William County, VA) d. Oct. 15 1792 in Kershaw District, SC Spouse: Tabitha ??? -- Marriage date abt. 1750. Children: John Watts b. 1752 in VA d. Feb. 16, 1803 in GA -- Revolutionary War soldier, prominent Georgian, lived in Washington County, GA Benjamin Watts b. May 2, 1756 in SC d. Feb 3, 1834 prob. in SC Tabitha Watts b. 1762 in SC Julius Alexander Watts b. Sept. 24, 1769 in SC d. Dec. 29, 1852 in SC Isaiah b. abt. 1773 in SC d. after 1850 in FL While some of the descendants remained in SC, other grandchildren are known to have moved to GA, FL, AL, MS and TX.

Don't know if your Allen fits in here. Have more on Charles Watts parents. Might search the MDSTMARY list fofr Watts. Charles Watts Born on 30 June 1780 - Baltimore, Baltimore MD Died in 1833 - Muskingum Co, OH Parents Richard Watts +/1807 Elizabeth Gayther 1758-1824 Marriages and children Married on 31 January 1801, Maryland, to Elizabeth Longley 1780-1825, with Elizabeth Harriet William B. 1802-1887 Mary A. 1804 James T. 1809-1882 George S. 1812-1874 Charles R. 1817 Notes Louisa Beatty m. Joseph Dickison 12 Mar 1835 Mary Beatty married Loyd White 10 Mar 1829 Mary Beatty married N. Swart 29 Sep 1831 Susanna Beatty married Timothy Prior 18 Mar 1830 Randles town Mt Olive Cem Charles Watts b 30 Jun 1780 Baltimore, Baltimore MD chr 31 Oct 1786 at Baltimore, Baltimore MD at Gay Street and Court House Plaza Zion German Lutheran Church, that Charles is the son of Richard Watts and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown). This Richard Watts died before 15 Apr 1807 in Baltimore, MD. Besides Charles they had a son named William Watts born 15 Jun 1782 in Baltimore, MD. The only child of Charles Watts who is listed as died 1833 Muskingum Co OH and his wife Elizabeth Longley is James Watts b 23 Sep 1809 Baltimore died 14 Apr 1882 Harrison Twp, Perry Co OH m. Eliza Ann Barnett 10 Nov 1830 Perry Co., OH. Batch number: M533734 Film Number: 1903796 CHANCERY COURT (Chancery Papers) 1817/06/02 3180: Samuel Longley vs. John Longley, William Longley, James Longley, Benjamin Longley, Peter Longley, George Longley, Caleb Longley, Charles Watts, and Elizabeth Watts. BA. Contract to purchase North Carolina. Recorded (Chancery Record) 106, p. 57 and 110, p. 296. Accession No: 17,898-3180. MSA S512-3267 1/36/3/

This is a BRICK WALL I have been unable to crack in some many, many years. JACK/JACKSON WATTS is my lost relative. I have no dates, places, extended family for him. I do know - his first family was with SARAH BELLE PHILLIPS b 16 Nov 1868 Washington Co. KY to Darold & Delitha DeShazer Phillips. To them were born LULA MAY WATTS 1885 THOMAS HUDSON WATTS 1891 both in Garrard Co., Harrodsburg, KY. Both died and buried in IL. Lula May my grandmother. SARAH married to William Albert Sallee 25 Mar 1901 in KY - then came to Illinois in 1904; had two additional children - Sarah and William Albert lived in Moultrie-Douglas Co. areas of IL, died and are buried Arthur, IL cem. Would certainly like to know about Mr. Jack/Jackson Watts - what happend to him, his parentage, siblings, etc. As one can see I do have some time frame but little knowledge of Jack/Jackson Watts. Thanx for any assistance....................been looking for many years.......................................... Janette King Reynolds

My Watts is mystery. Luther Texas Watts born abt.1851. Died in 1920 at the age of 69 or 70. in the White Flat Cemetery,Greer County, Oklahoma Luther Texas Watts left home when he was 16. Where is home? Who were his parents? I know that when Luther was 16 his parents died. His brothers and sister were fighting over their estate. He got on his horse and rode away never to see or hear or talk about again not even to his family. Greer County, Ok was once apart of Texas. Could he have move back where he was born the last few years of his live? The records I have for him has his father b MO, TN or VA His mother b VA or GA Himself b MO, TX or TN Wife: 1st wife could have been a Abbie age 16 m'd to Luther Watts age 31 in 1880 Census in Anderson Co. TX. In Gainsville, Cooke Co., TX he and Virginia Monkres on 14 Dec 1884 got the marriage license.The marriage was witness on 14 Jan 1885 and record on 4th Feb 1885. They live in Thackerville, Love Co, OK when they got married. This was her 2nd marriage. >From Virginia 1st marriage, she had a daughter name Fannie Wigginton/Watts b 13 Oct 1880 d 2 Feb 1956. She is the daughter of Virginia Monkres and Mr. Wigginton. Fannie First married a man name Nelson (Will?). He went to town and never came back. STORY: Luther went to get her and took to her to town and that is when she found out he was in jail for counterfeiting. She could have been pregnant at this time, but because all this she lost the baby. Fannie Second husband was GEORGE L CLINE IN 1901 IN TX. Their first child was Ernest C b 1903 in Marietta,Love County, Ok. Ernest died in 1904 and is buried in Marietta, Ok. If that Luther in 1880 was my I have no idea if there children. Luther and Virginia children: 1 Maggie b 1886 d 1921 m Charlie Dalton 2 Maude b 1888 d 1955 3 Pearl b 1890 d in El Paso, TX m Jessey Dalton(JD) 4 Cora b 1891 5.* Emmett Edger Watts b Nov.2,1892 in Marietta, Love Co. Oklahoma. Married Margaret Ural Scivally on Nov. 11,1911 in Indian Territory, Old Greer Co. Ok. He died in Van Nuys,Ca. Nov 30,1968. Ural was the daughter of James Calvin Scivally and Margaret Ann ( Mattie) Martin Scivally. I have a Copy of there marriage records: States that Emmett was 19 and Ural was 16 at the time of their marriage. L T Watts and J C Scivally had to sign for them. Emmett was living in Reed, Greer Co. Ok and Ural was living in Vinson, Harrison County, OK at the time of their marriage. Ural died 1 Feb 1977 in Van Nuys, Ca. 6 John Wesley Watts b April 25,1894 in Indian Territory ,Ok. Died in Olustee, JacksonCo.OK. He was married twice. 2nd wife was Gracie L, Glenn. John and his wives were childless. 7 William H Watts b 1898 died 1978 was said to have died in Dallas, TX area but spelled the last name WATT 8 Bert b 1899 9 Dorothy Mabel Watts b. May 14,1900 in Ok. Died June 1980 in Arp.SmithCo,Tx. Married Orion D Browder. 10 Euel J Watts (Jack or Buster) b 1909 in Ok. Died 1978 in Albuquerque,N.M. Married Bessie * Emmett Watts was my grandfather. Janet

Hi, Listers: My WATTS line is at: http://www.geocities.com/dickwatts/g/cover.html My "brick wall" is finding parents, siblings, and additional information of the William Watts listed below. William Watts (Capt.) b. before 1720 in North Ireland d. before 12/1752 in Boston, MA ???? burial ???? mar. Margaret McLellan 10/23/1737 Falmouth, ME (IGI 1985496) Margaret McLellan of Casco b. abt 1717-1720 d. after 1807 Eaton's "Warren", p. 430, Eaton's "Thomaston", p.451, new edition p. 639. burial ???? children John 11/8/1742 - 8/10/1817(0) married Elizabeth McNeil Samuel 8/6/1745 - 10/17/1816 married Mary Robinson **** (MY LINE) **** Elizabeth unmarried. Died in Boston, MA. Regards, Dick Watts ( [email protected] ) Stoneham (MA) Historical Society, Webmaster http://www.geocities.com/stonehamhistoricalsociety/index.html Stoneham, Middlesex, MA, USGenWeb Town Coordinator http://www.geocities.com/rlwattss/USGenWeb/Stoneham/stonehamhome.html St. George, Knox, ME, USGenWeb Town Coordinator http://www.geocities.com/rlwattss/USGenWeb/stgeohomepage.html Family Genealogy http://www.geocities.com/dickwatts/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 10:29 PM Subject: [WATTS-L] Calling all WATTS! > Dear listers, > ----------------------- SNIP -------------------------------

Re: Judy's comment about needing more activity on the Watts rootslist. I agree that there needs to be more activity on this list. I have never received any leads or data on any of my family's Watts family since I began receiving these postings. I have always checked my miscellaneous Watts data base and have tried to help others whenever possible, however. I sure would appreciate it, if you would recheck your data bases for any connections to my enclosed Watts ancestors. My second great grandfather was Allen Watts, b. abt. 1801 somewhere in Maryland. His wifes name was Elizabeth Edwards b. abt. 1810. Allen's death date and location of his death unknown, but have been lead to believe that he did die in either Ohio or possibly in Indiana and likewise no death date or place of death for his wife Elizabeth. He and Elizabeth were married 5 January 1826 somewhere in Muskingum County, Ohio. I have no knowledge of who either of their parents were or who any of their brothers and sist! ers would have been. Allen and Elizabeth Watts had the following children: My great grandfather John Edward Watts, b. 15 Sep 1826 m. Sarah Matilda Waddell; William Allan Watts b. 18 Dec 1833 m. Hannah Matthews; Sarah B. Watts b. abt. 1835 m. Thomas Jackson Losh; Louise Watts b. abt. 1839 d.abt. 1858; Rebecca Watts b. abt. 1840 nothing more known about her; James Ander Watts b. 27 Jul 1843 d. 16 Nov 1908 m. Rebecca Lemon; another son used the name Allen Watts b. 28 Oct 1845 married a woman by the name of Carver and supposedly moved to Greeley, Colorado and have photo's of him, Elizabeth Temperance Watts b. 11 Nov 1848 nothing more known about her; Thomas Watts b. abt. 1849-52 possibly died in Humboldt, Kansas otherwise nothing known about him; Edward Watts b. 18 Jul 1853 and her also married a woman by the name of Carver, and nothing more known about him. I do have a tremendous amount of data on some of these lines up to and encluding the present day descendants of these fami! lies and did publish a tree back in 1981 and have since sold many copies that are computer generated having added more data since 1981. Otherwise, I have been researching and collecting miscellaneous Watts data since the late 50's when I was 12 years old. Much of my data in my data base is data for other Watts families and have built trees from various sources through the years and have shared much of this data with others. I sure would appreciate it now, if subscribers to this posting would check their data bases, too, and see if any of the above data can be found in their records. Thanks. Sincerely, John H. Watts Jr., P.S. After 16 years at our old address in Spokane, we moved this past October to the following address: 22221 North Glen Court, Colbert, Wa. 99005-9314 and my phone number remains the same 1-509-326-5391.

Hello List, Here is my line: Hiram P. WATTS, born 1832 VA, married Ann (unknown maiden name & 2nd wife, Pattie, unknown married name. Hiram & Ann's children: Mary Virginia WATTS, born 1855 in MO, married John Augustus LESTER. Joseph WATTS, born 1856 in MO, married Amanda. Amanda Jane WATTS, born 1860 Morris Co., Kansas, married Charley HORTON. Nannie Ann WATTS, born 1862 in Morris Co., KS, married Beverly Lafayette DRAKE. Henry WATTS, born 1866 in Morris Co., KS. William M. WATTS, born 1871 Morris Co., KS. Thats the basics of my WATTS line. Thanks, Mika __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/

My WATTS brick wall; Evin/Evins/Iven WATTS, b/ca/1835, probably in Lancaster Co., SC. He married Lucy MARSH/MURSH, a Catawba Indian, in York Co., SC. They moved to Mecklenburg Co., NC by 1880. At least part of the family became Mormons, and moved to UT. Sandy McSpadden.

Here is what I have so far. James L. Watts born 1847 Alabama married Laura/Sarah J. Henton/Hinton born 1851 Alabama children: John William Watts born 1-24-1870 Alabama/Tennessee died 1-11-1955 Tennessee Mary E Watts born 1872 James N Watts born 1874 George W Watts born 1876 Sumner M Watts born 1878 John William Watts married ? Reynolds Child: Jesse Washington Watts born 4-17-1895 Tennessee died 7-1978 Tennessee John William Watts married Annie J Harper 1897 children: Annie Watts born 5-1898 Lucy Watts born June 1899 They had more children but I still trying to find them As for the other children of James L. and Laura Watts I am still doing research on this family Jesse Washington Watts married Lonnie Jane Brooks date unknown at this time children: Louis Edward Watts Mary Elizabeth Watts Ella Mae Watts James Wesley Watts Mattie Lou Watts Ruth America Watts John B. Watts Rebecca Jane Watts Annie Watts David Daniel Watts Louis Edward Watts married Else ?? Mary Elizabeth Watts married ?? White Ella Mae Watts married Raymond Joe Russell James Wesley Watts married Dorothy ?? Mattie Lou Watts married Red Smith Ruth America Watts died young John B. Watts died young Rebecca Jane Watts married Herbert Anderson Annie Watts married Albert Rodgers David Daniel Watts married Peggy Greene (which are my parents) Thank you Mary Watts

Dear listers, No offense but this is the least active list that I belong to. I would like to see family history discussed for a change so, to start the ball rolling, I'm going to list my Watts line again. Won't you join me?? 1. Thomas WATTS b. abt 1775/80 in VA or NC??, and died on 19 Sept 1837 in Robertson Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Betsy JONES 17 Nov 1807 in Davidson Co., TN. She was born abt 1777/80 in NC, and died 10 Jun 1863 in Robertson Co., TN. If anyone has any suggestions at to who Thomas's parents might be, please let me know. Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones WATTS, (that lived and had children), are: 1. James WATTS b. 22 Aug 1808 in Davidson Co., TN and died aft. 1870 in Robertson Co., TN. He married (1) Courtney LOVELL 30 Nov 1828 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born abt. 1809, and died abt. 1843 in Robertson Co., TN. He married (2) Elizabeth Jackson MILES 11 Jun 1844 in Davidson Co., TN. She was born abt. 1818 in TN. 2. John W. WATTS b. 11 Jun 1818 in Robertson Co., TN, and died 1 Oct 1900 in Robertson Co., TN. He married Elenor TAYLOR 1 Mar 1838 in Robertson Co., TN. She was born abt. 1820 in NC and died 30 Sept 1901 in Robertson Co., TN. Next email I'll list children of James and John. My WATTS line were primarily in the area of Davidson, Robertson and Cheatham counties of TN. One son of James WATTS, John Washington WATTS, migrated to Jefferson Co., IL. Thomas WATTS was dropped by aliens into Davidson Co., TN by 1805 when he shows up on the tax list for that year. I cannot find any info on him prior to that date. I have traced Elizabeth Betsy JONES'S family a little further back and her parents were Abraham JONES and Keziah, nee unknown. Elizabeth had one full brother that I know of, Shadrack JONES who married Cilla DOWLEN in Davidson Co., TN. She had a half brother, Isaac MAYFIELD, and four half sisters, Annie, Polly, Keziah & Nellie BERRY. Abraham JONES was killed at Fort Nashboro in defense of the fort in 1782/83. I would appreciate any information that would lead me to the parents and siblings of Thomas WATTS!!!! Best regards, Judy Lee Watts

Greetings all. I have had some reports from those who attended the Town Hall Meetings on Monday, with some more to come. A number of those writing me have expressed the opinion that the first two speakers of the afternoon session, who spoke against access, were government 'plants'. I do not yet know their names or positions but at this time I am led to believe that they were employees of a statistical agency of the Nova Scotia Government. I know for a fact that for the Ottawa meetings, a Privacy researcher and consultant was 'invited' to appear and speak. He contacted me before the meeting to advise me of his 'invitation'. It must have been a shock to StatCan to find that this individual did not come out in opposition to access of the 1906 and 1911 Censuses. We will be watching with interest to see how many other meetings have 'invited' participants, particularly those who who work for the various statistical agencies of the governments, either federally or provincially. So much for the stated desire to hear the opinions of 'ordinary' Canadians. Some writers have expressed the opinion that they might like to speak at these meetings but feel others from various academic or historical/genealogical societies can do a better job. To those who might feel this way, my response is to say 'go for it!' Your opinion is just as valid as anyone else's, and as 'ordinary' Canadians, it is your opinion that is sought by the bureaucrats of StatCan. Don't let any of these meetings proceed without sufficient speakers to fill the alloted time slots. Please keep us informed regarding your participation, and what happens at the meetings. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index.htm en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm