Louisa Watkins (1808 - 1859)

Born 7 Jun 1808 in Loudoun Co, VA

Wife of George Neptune — married 1830 in Loudoun Co, VA

Descendants

Died 26 Mar 1859 at age 50 in Fredericktown, Knox Co, OH

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Ancestral File on line lists Louisa as Louisa Brown d. 11 Sept 1877. Both facts are incorrect. Louisa's maiden name is Watkins. Her widowed mother, Ann Watkins remarried Daniel Brown and moved to Ohio with her four married children. As she appears in census records living with George and Louisa, some researcher assumed that Louisa's maiden name was Brown rather than Watkins. Her death date and age are listed in cemetery records from her headstone in the Forest Cemetery in Frederickstown, Knox Co, OH.

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I have not been as successful as I'd like in my VA research on this couple but have found their names and confirmation of their children's names in published material on marriages in Loudoun Co, VA and in land records in Hampshire Co. (now WV) and in the pre-nuptial agreement between Ann Watkins and Daniel Brown. Conclusions I have drawn from these records are that William Watkins was the brother of Thomas Bates Watkins (husband of Judith Timbrook) and probably of James Watkins. All 3 appear in the deed books of Hampshire Co together. Records in Loudoun Co, VA, point to James B. Watkins, Sr. as their father. In addition, I’ve been unable to find Ann Watkins' maiden name (see story under Ann's Birth)

Because there are few court records listing William Watkins, he has been hard to track. We either know or can calculate the birth years of their four children beginning in 1808, thus we can assume the couple married shortly before that date. However, no marriage records have yet been found in Loudoun Co. or Hampshire Co. In fact, Vicki Horton's Hampshire County Marriages of the 1800's do not list any marriages for the Watkins brothers. "Marriage Bonds of Frederick County VA" by Joan D. Hackett and Rebecca H. Good lists "Wm Watkins m. ......( erased name.)" elsewhere gives name as Lucretia Philips, daughter of Isaac Philips on 5 Jan 1807. Bondsman Henson Barret.

Based on 1820 Hampshire Co Deed records, James and William Watkins purchased land in Hampshire County from Alexander Henderson. The deed is signed by Thomas Watkins & his wife Judah. The 1829 lawsuit (below) says in his lifetime William Watkins together with his brother Thomas Watkins purchased from Alexander Henderson of Dumpries. James was also listed in the Hampshire County Deed, but it is not clear when he sold his land to William. It does say, however, that Thomas sold his land to William. After William’s death, his children inherited the Hamsphire County land and sold it in 1834.

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An 1829 Loudoun Co, VA lawsuit (Watkins vs. Alexander Henderson) lists heirs of William Watkins, decd, as Louisa "Nepkin" (aka Neptune), Bernard Watkins, Sarah Ann and Eleanor Watkins. When the heirs sold the land in 1834, the deed was signed by John Adams, Eleanor Adams, John G.(Gant) Sarah Ann G., Bernard Watkins & Charlotte Watkins. (Deed Book 32, p. 372 1836-1838 in Hampshire County) Louisa and George Neptune of Belmont Co, OH sold their share in Nov 1838. The "best friend" who represented the minor children in court was Bernard Taylor, a Loudoun Co resident and probably the person for whom Bernard Watkins was named. He was possibly a brother or other close relative of Ann or William's.

The names of William and Ann’s children (and their spouses) are confirmed in Hampshire Co Deed records and in published books on Loudoun Co Marriage Records. Birth and death dates for the children come from obituaries and/or headstones. All census records and obits show them born in VA or specifically in Loudoun Co, VA.

The Watkins children are:

Louisa b. Jun 7, 1808 d. Mar 26, 1859 md George Neptune ca 1827

Bernard b. Feb 13, 1810 d. Mar 31, 1882 md Charlotte Littleton Sept 4, 1834

Sarah Ann b. Jan 13, 1812 d. Jun 5, 1848 md John Gantt Nov 5, 1832

Eleanor b. Nov 29, 1813 d. Feb 12, 1892 md. John Adams Aug 14, 1834

The 1810 census records show two possible William Watkins: one in Loudoun Co, VA (with a boy and girl under 10-which fits Bernard and Louisa), a woman (20-26) and William (26-45); and one in Hampshire Co, .

There is some documentary evidence relating to Watkins in Loudoun Co, but it is hard to know if these are “our” Watkins as the names are fairly common.

After his death, William's widow Ann (no maiden name yet but might be Taylor, Heaton, Randolph or Henderson based on names of her son and grandchildren) remarried a widower, Daniel Brown. Ann "Brown" listed as giving consent to marriages of two daughters: Sarah Ann to John Gaunt/Gant on Nov 5 1832 and Eleanor Watkins to John Adams Aug 14 1834. Bernard Watkins gives bond for sister Eleanor. (Vogt & Kethley)

Bernard Watkins and Charlotte Littleton md. Sept 4, 1834 in Shelbourne Parish, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA. All census records and obits show both born in Loudoun Co, VA.

See DOCUMENTATION

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Unfortunately, William died in late 1814 or early 1815, leaving his widow , Ann just 30 years old, with 4 young children aged 1-7. While still a young man, William had not yet made a will and thus died intestate, his wife being appointed the administrator of the estate.

We know that William was dead by March 15, 1815 because that is the date that his widow, Ann, relinquished her rights to be administrator of his estate in favor of Bernard Taylor who was appointed in her place. Those appointed as appraisers of his estate -- usually immediate neighbors -- were Thomas Gregg, John Vernon, Philip Vansicle and Jess Hirst, [Loudoun Co, VA Minute Book 7:411. Mar 15, 1815]

The relationship between the Watkins and Bernard Taylor is not known. Often, administration was handled by a close friend or relative, especially given that the Watkins named their only son “Bernard.” But Taylor was named as the executor in quite a few wills and may have been chosen because of his skills in handling estates. In a later court case, Bernard Taylor was appointed “Next Friend” to the under aged Watkins children, thus representing them in court.

The estate settlement and inventory of William Watkins' estate are the only Loudoun Co documents that relate to his death. (SSP Transcript from microfilm of original)

[Loudoun Co Will Bk N:272 May 10, 1819]

Watkins, Wm Estate Account

On the motion of Bernard Taylor adm of William Watkins dec'd Ordered that Stacey Taylor, Abdow Dillon, Timothy Taylor & Jesse Herst Or any three of them do examine State and Settle the Estate of said Decedent and make report thereof to the Court. Copy Teste

Dr? The Estate of Wm Watkins

In Aut with Bernard Taylor administrator

1815 To General Expenses No 1 $ 10.50

To Cash paid Wm Momor? as pr Recd No 2 11.66

To Cash paid Gregg J. Grigsby No 3 3.77

To Cash paid James F. Craven No 4 30.31

To Cash paid Gustavus Elgin No 5 2.33 ½

To Cash paid Eli Melten No 6 22.

To Cash paid John Perrell? No 7 5.35

To Cash paid Robert Ewes No 8 5.20

To Cash paid Enos Potts No 9 5.03

To Cash paid Joseph Griffeth No 10 14.50

To Cash paid Henry Jenkins No 11 7.05

To Cash paid Wm Herron? No 12 .74

To Cash paid Edward Coe No 13 4.49 ½

To Cash paid Doct J. Heaton No 14 12.75

To Cash paid Peyton Powell No 15 44.75

To Cash paid Thomas Grigg L? Grissby? No 16 9.49

To Cash paid Jos-d White No 17 16.43

To Cash paid Sheriff for C- Hanger? 18 13.79

To Cash paid Richard H. Henderson for Land 19 468.18 (land in Hampshire Co)

To Cash paid Thomas Domol? Crying Sale 2. (Estate Auctioneer)

$ 697.03 ½ ?

To Commission for Admors trouble 75.

To the amount of articles purchased by the widow 285.42

By bonds Notes & Bank accounts $ 245 57.44 ½

By cash of the widow 150

By the amount of sale 845.57 1240.57

1052.442

Balance in the hand of the admor 198.122

In Pursusance of an order of Court hereunto assigned we the subscribers have stated and settled the Estate Amount of Wm Watkins dec'd with the Administrator and find a balance in his hands of one hundred and ninety Eight Dollars & twelve cents and a half agreeable to the above statement witness our hand this 11th day of August 1820. Stacy Taylor

Abdow Dillon

Timothy Taylor

At a court held for the County of Loudoun Dec. 11, 1820 This estate amount of Wm Watkins dec'd with his administrator was returned & ordered to be Recorded.

Teste J Binns Clk

Five years after his death, his account was settled.

WATKINS, William -Settlement of Account. 11 Aug 1820 with Admr. Bernard Taylor: beginning 1815; payments, cash of widow, leaving 8.12 1/2. Scrs (Subscribers): Stacey Taylor, Abdon Dillon, Timothy Taylor. RtCt (Returned to Court) 11 Dec 1820 [Loudoun Co, VA Will Book N:272]

Land in Hampshire Co, VA/WV

Based on Hampshire Co Deed records, James and William Watkins purchased Hampshire Co land for the "Widow Watkins" (their mother?) from Alexander Henderson. The deed is signed by Thomas Watkins & his wife Judah. An 1829 lawsuit (below) says in his lifetime William Watkins, together with his brother, Thomas Watkins purchased land from Alexander Henderson of Dumpries... James was probably also a brother because he was listed in the Hampshire County Deed. We don't know when he sold his land to William. It does say however that Thomas sold his share to William. After William's death in 1815, his estate paid Richard Henderson 8.18 for the land which his four children would then inherit. An 1829 lawsuit (below). The children sold their rights to the land in 1834 and 1838, respectively

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Thomas Watkins buys land from Alexander Henderson's estate:

Hampshire County, W(VA) Deed Book 22, pages 47-48 (1820)

1820, August 1: Indenture of Land Purchased by Thomas Watkins of Hampshire Co from Richard H. Henderson, Executor for Alexander Henderson for 0.25 for “ a certain tract or parcel of land on the North Fork of little Cacapon and including the mouth of Belton's (?) Meadow in Hampshire County … on the north side of the North Fork Mountain … containing two hundred and Sixty Six Acres being the same that was granted to said Alexander Henderson… dated the 20th day of Sept 1780 by Lord Fairfax…

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1820 April 11 Hampshire County Deed Book 22: 53

This document provides evidence that Thomas, William and James Watkins may have been brothers. An indenture for land sold by Thomas and Judy Watkins to Jacob Swier adjoining land owned by James and William Watkins or Widow Watkins (this would be Ann) in Hampshire County

"Indenture made on the 11th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty Between Thomas Watkins and Judy…of the County of Hampshire State of Virginia of the one part and Jacob Swier…0 paid.. .(for land) ...on the waters of Little Cacapon being a part of a tract of land granted by Lord Fairfax lying on the North Fork of little Cacapon and leasing date the twentieth day of September one thousand seven hundred and eighty the same being granted unto Alexander Henderson of Fairfax County assignee of John Ropean and landed as follows....next to two Henderson Surveys. Thence along the line of one of his Surveys ...to a Survey made for the said Henderson to the land that James Watkins and William Watkins or the widow Watkins that they bought from Henderson .... (Thomas signs, Judy signs with mark X)

Hampshire County 11 April 1820

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March 20, 1821: Hampshire County Deed Book 22, page 183.

Indenture between Thomas Watkins and Sheriff…

“ it being part of a larger tract of Land containing two hundred and eighty-six Acres ----- same that was granted to Alexander Henderson by ---- dated the 20th Sept 1780 by Lord Fairfax reference.”

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In 1822, Susanna Ruckman bought 90 acres in Hampshire Co. “on the drains of Little Cacapehon” that adjoined “the land of Saml. Ruckman's heirs, the land of Cramer and Ann Watkins formerly Henderson's land.* [ Source: Northern Neck Grants C, No. 2, 1812-1820, p. 157-158 (Reel 308).] In other words, the land of Cramer and Ann Watkins was the land above, purchased from Alexander Henderson. [ *this phrase “Ann Watkins formerly Henderson's …” may have been misread by a researcher who concluded that Ann Watkins was formerly named Henderson, ie her maiden name, rather than referring to the land which was formerly Henderson's.]

In 1829, a Loudoun Co lawsuit (Watkins vs. Alexander Henderson) over the land that Henderson had sold to William Watkins lists the heirs of William Watkins, decd, as Louisa "Nepkin" (aka Neptune), Bernard Watkins, Sarah Ann and Eleanor Watkins. When the heirs sold the land in 1834, the deed was signed by their spouses as well: John Adams, Eleanor Adams, John G.(Gant) Sarah Ann G., Bernard Watkins & Charlotte Watkins.[Hampshire Co,VA/WV Deed Book 27: 298-300] In Nov 1838, Louisa and George Neptune of Belmont Co, OH sold their share. [Hampshire County VA/WV Deed Book 32: 372 1836-1838] The "next friend" who represented the minor children in court was Bernard Taylor, a Loudoun Co resident and probably the person for whom Bernard Watkins was named.

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In the meantime, Ann Watkins is named both in the Personal Property Tax lists and the 1820 census although she is only shown with two young girls in the latter. Where the two older children. Louisa and Bernard, were living-possibly with a guardian or one of her family members-is not known.

Ten years after his death, William's widow Ann remarried a widower, Daniel Brown. The couple signed a lengthy pre-nuptial agreement over land that Ann had inherited from her first husband (see Story under their marriage).

When her three youngest children married in the 1830s, Ann "Brown" is listed as giving consent to the marriages of two daughters: Sarah Ann Watkins to John Gaunt/Gant on Nov 5 1832 and Eleanor Watkins to John Adams Aug 14 1834. Bernard Watkins gives bond for sister Eleanor. (Vogt & Kethley, and Wertz. p. 2, 55, 175)

Their son Bernard Watkins was the last to marry at age 24, when he married Charlotte Littleton on Sept 4, 1834 in Shelbourne Parish, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, VA by the Methodist minister. All census records and obits show both born in Loudoun Co, VA.

In the 1830s, a number of friends, neighbors and extended family members moved from Virginia to Knox Co, Ohio. Many of the families had been Quakers and left because of the slavery issue in VA. By 1835-36, the Watkins children and their spouses, along with other extended family members (George Neptune, John Adams, William Davis, and John, Stephen, and Samuel Gaunt/Gant and more), and their mother and stepfather, Ann and Daniel Brown, removed to Knox Co, probably coming together as a group. Brown's children also moved to Knox Co. The eldest Watkins daughter, Louisa Neptune had moved to OH by 1830, going first to Belmont Co, but by 1840 was living in Knox Co.

According to the biography of John Gantt's nephew, Samuel Orlin Gantt in the Knox Co, OH Centennial Biographical History p. 198 , the Gantt family (and probably the Watkins and other siblings) came to OH in 1836, the journey "made across the mountains through the forests and over the plains with teams in the primitive style of the times, for no railroads had been built.”

Most of the Loudoun Co migrants settled near Fredericktown in Berlin Twp. All of the Watkins siblings but Bernard remained in Knox County where they died and were buried in the Forest Cemetery near Fredericktown, OH. Headstones were found for all but mother Ann. Son Bernard decided to take his young family farther west to Warren Co, IL in the fall of 1850 settling in Monmouth (county seat) or Lenox Twp., according to various obits and wedding anniversary articles. When Ann's second husband, Daniel, died, she went to live with 2 of her daughters in Knox Co and is assumed to have died there. 1850 census shows her with eldest daughter Louisa Watkins Neptune, 1860 with youngest daughter Eleanor Adams.

There is some mystery as to when and where Ann's second husband, Daniel Brown died-whether in Loudoun Co, VA or Knox Co, OH as there are records showing a Daniel Brown dying in both places

Daniel Brown in Loudoun County left no will. However, an appraisal for him was made in March 1835, including the notes he owed, his farm and household items , totaling 5.06. Aprs: Yardley TAYLOR, Joel CRAVEN, John ADAMS. RtCt 13 Apr 1835. [Loudoun Co. Will Book W:99] Settlement of 15 Aug 1837 with Admr Daniel COCKERILL: Court order dated 9 Jan 1837; beginning 9 Mar 1835, payments totaling 3.70½. Scrs: Thomas NICHOLS, Joshua PANCOAST. RtCt 11 Sep 1837. [X:384] Settlement of 2 Sep 1837 with Admr Daniel COCKERILL: land at Union, land sold Allison BALL, totaling 3.33½. Scrs: Joshua PANCOAST, Thomas NICHOLS. RtCt 10 Oct 1837. [Y:20]

But another Daniel Brown and presumably his wife are shown in the Knox Co, OH in 1840 census. A headstone for Daniel Brown, known to be the father of Samuel Brown, from Loudoun Co, OH, iwas found in the Fredericktown Cemetery. Death date and age on headstone as 28 March 1843, age 76y 9 m. making him the right age for Ann’s husband.

A further search for estate records in Knox Co, OH and for Personal Property Tax Records in Loudoun Co, VA might clear up this confusion. One thought I had was that the appraisal done in Loudoun Co occurred at the same time the Browns and Watkins were preparing to move to OH. Perhaps Dan Brown was just selling his land and settling his accounts before moving rather than as a part of an estate after death.

More research needs to be done in various land records for Ann, William, and Daniel.

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DOCUMENTATION

Sent by Pat Duncan GenNutLdn@msn.com 2009

From "Index to the 1758-1781 Loudoun Co. Tithables" by the Sparacios:

Watson, Thomas - 1 tithable ; List taken by John Minor in Cameron Parish April 15, 1777

Watson, Thomas; Pricham, Danl. - 1 tithable; List taken in Cameron Parish 20 July 1775

From the 1782 - 1825 Loudoun Co. Personal Property Tax Lists: Note that the term Battalion was used for both militia and tax purposes and denoted a district. One had to be at least 18 to be named on list. There were only three districts in Loudoun. The Second District was in the southeastern section and the Third District down the middle of the county. As for Parishes - the Second District was in Cameron Parish, while the First and Third Districts were in Shelburne Parish. Bernard Taylor and James Heaton both lived in the Second District, then moved to the Third District in the 1820's. Daniel Brown lived in the Second District

1782B First Battalion -Watkins, Thomas

1783A First Battalion -Watkin, Thomas

1784A First Battalion -Watkin, Thomas

1785A First Battalion -Watkin, Thomas

1788A Third Battalion -Watkins, Wm. residing w/ Gibson, John and Gibson, Wm.

1789A Third Battalion- Watkins, William and Watkins, John

1790C Third Battalion -Watkins, William and Watkins, Joseph

1791C Third Battalion -Watkins, Wm.

1792C Third Battalion -Watkins, Wm.

1793A Third Battalion -Watkins, Wm.

(SSP: Above names would be potential fathers as sons born between 1779-85 would be too young to be on PPTs--have to be head of household to be named. If William was older than his brothers, he could be 18 in 1788.)

1801B Cameron Parish -Watkins, William

1802C Third District - Henly, Daniel and Watkins, Wm.

1803A First Battalion -Tavender, Richard and Watkins, William

1804A First Battalion -Tavender, Richard and Watkins, William

1805A First Battalion -Tavender, Richard and Watkins, William and Watkins, Thomas

1806A First Battalion -Tavender, Richard and Watkins, William

1806C Third District -Hanly, Daniel and Watkins, ___

1807C Third District -Tavener, Joseph and Watkins, ___

1809C Third District -Watkins, William

1810C Third District -Watkins, William

1811C Third District - Watkins, Wm. and Monroe, ___

1812C Third District -Watkins, Wm.

1813C Third District -Watkins, Wm. and Jenkins, ___

1814C Third District - Watkins, Wm.

1815A Third District -Watkins, Ann &c [widow]

1817A Third District -Watkins, Ann &c

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Sent by Pat Duncan GenNutLdn@msn.com 2009

The following may have loose papers at the courthouse that could give some clues, if this is the correct William Watkins there may be useful information, or maybe not.

Order Book U, 11 February 1801

[p. 208] Adam CALOR ass'ee of Charles GENNINGS who was ass'ee of William EATTY against James WATKINS and William WATKINS upon petition Defendants failed to appear; judgment granted Plaintiff against them for £5.10.0 with 6% interest from 1 Sep 1799 and costs &c.

[p. 208] Same against same upon petition Defendants failed to appear;

judgment granted Plaintiff against them for£5.10.0 with 6% interest from 1 Nov 1799 and costs &c.

[p. 209] Adam CALOR ass'ee of Charles JENNINGS who was ass'ee of D'l. HANLEY against James WATKINS and William WATKINS upon petition

Defendants failed to appear; judgment granted Plaintiff against them for £5.10.0 with 6% interest from 1 Oct 1799 and costs.

Order Book W, 11 July 1803 [p. 245] Henry A. ASHTON against James WATKINS Senr. & James WATKINS Jr. upon a motion for a judgment on a replevy bond for rent Defendants failed to appear; Plaintiff to recover against Defendants 2,624 lbs. of crop tobacco and £0.68.10 the penalty of the bond and costs. But this judgment to be discharged by payment of 1,312 lbs. of crop tobacco and £0.34.5 with 6% interest from 1 April 1803 and costs.

Order Book 1, 10 August 1807 [p. 6] George Dent ASHTON Exor. of Henry A. ASHTON dec'd vs James WATKINS & James WATKINS Junr. upon scirefacias Defendant James Jr. acknowledged Plaintiff's demand; Plaintiff to recover against him 2,624 lbs. of crop tobacco and £.0.68.10 the debt in the scirefacias and costs. But this judgment to be discharged by payment of 1,312 lbs. of crop tobacco and £0.34.5 with 6% interest from 1 April 1803 and .68 and costs.

1810 Census: 2 William Watkins

Loudoun Co, VA 1810 Census

p. 562 Wm Watkins 10010-101 1m under 10 [Bernard] 1m 26-45 [Wm] 1f under 10 [Louisa] 1f 16-26 [Ann]

p. James Watkins in Loudoun. 26-45

Hampshire Co, VA/WV 1810 Census:

p. 68 Wm Watkins 00010-2001 1m & 1f 26-45, 2f under 10 (should be 1m &1f under 10)

p 81 Thos. Watkins 01000-00100 1m 10-16; 1f 16-26

Based on ages of children, Loudoun Co census fits William and Ann better but there are cases when same family shows up in two different locations, depending on date census was taken.

1820 Loudoun Co, VA. p. 149

"Aan" Watkins Living in Waterford with no males, and 2 daughters under age 10. Where are two oldest children, Bernard-10 and Louisa-12??

James Watkins Hampshire Co 225

Thomas Watkins Hampshire Co 213

no William Watkins or other Watkins in Hampton or Loudoun counties

1821 Loudoun Co, VA Deed Bk 3C:029 Date: 16 Jan 1821 Returned to court: 16 Jan 1821

[From "Index to Loudoun Co. Deed Books 2V-3D, 1817-1822" by Pat Duncan]

Levi WILLIAMS & wife Sarah of Ldn to Ann WATKINS of Ldn. Bargain and sale of 13a on NW fork of Goose Creek adj Isaac & Samuel NICHOLS, William ALLEN, Elizabeth BOLEN, David SMITH, Elizabeth DAY (prch/o Enos POTTS). Delivered pr order 22 Jul 1834.

1825--Loudoun Co, VA Deed Bk 3K:306 Date: 25 May 1825 Returned to court: 13 Jun 1825

Daniel BROWN and Ann WATKINS (wd/o William WATKINS dec'd). Marriage contract - Mahlon CRAVEN as trustee for what Ann's 1/3 of 14a in Hampshire and personal property she wants to use for support of herself, BROWN, and her 4 children Louisa WATKINS, Bernard WATKINS, Sarah Ann WATKINS and Elender WATKINS. At her death her property goes to any new children, and if none, to the current children. Wit: Stephen McPHERSON Jr., John WYNN, Thomas C. GREGG. Delivered pr order 11 Aug 1834. [From "Index to Loudoun Co. Deed Books 2V-3D, 1817-1822" by Pat Duncan]

1830 Census: Loudoun Co, VA

Daniel Brown: 1 male 60-70; 1 woman 40-50 (Ann Watkins Brown-46); 2 girls 15-20; 1 girl under 5 The 15-20 girls possibly Sarah and Eleanor Watkins who were unmarried; Louisa is married; don't know where Bernard is)! Possibly children are Daniel's though he seems too old.

1831: Loudoun Co Deed Bk 3X:211 Date: 17 Sep 1831 Returned to court: 13 Feb 1832

Ann BROWN of Ldn to Michael PLAISTER of Ldn. Bargain and sale of 23a adj

Henry PLAISTER, Isaac PIGGOTT, John WHITACRE. Delv. to PLAISTER 21 Aug 1833.

[From "Index to Loudoun Co. Deed Books 3W-4D, 1831-1835" by Pat Duncan]

1831: Loudoun Co, VA Deed Bk Bk: 3W:270 Date: 20 Jul 1831 RtCt: 9 Aug 1831

Daniel BROWN of Ldn to Mahlon CRAVEN of Ldn. Trust for debt to Bernard WATKINS of Ldn using farm and household items. Delv. pr order 25 Mar 1835. ["Index to Loudoun Co. Deed Books A-Z, 1757-1800" by Pat Duncan]

[Loudoun Co. Marriages Bonds by Jewell]

1832: John Gaunt Sarah Ann Watkins Novenber 5, 1832 Security: William Davis. Ann Brown, mother of girl, consents. Samuel Gant consented for his son

1834, August 1 John Adams Eleanor Watkins; Security: Bernard Watkins. Ann Brown, mother of girl, auth. License.

1834, September 1, 1834: Bernard Watkins Charlotte Littleton; Security: John W. Littleton

1834: Loudoun Co Deed Bk 4C:247 Date: 9 Aug 1834 Returned to court: 8 Dec 1834

Daniel BROWN & wife Ann of Ldn and Mahlon CRAVEN of Knox Co Ohio (trustee in marriage contract between Daniel BROWN & Ann WATKINS of 25 May 1825) to Joel CRAVEN of Ldn. Bargain and sale of 13a on NW fork of Goose Creek adj Isaac HOGE, Levi WILLIAMS, Giles CRAVEN. Wit: S. W. HILDRETH, Thos. IRVINE. Delv. to Joel CRAVEN 10 Aug 1835. [From "Index to Loudoun Co. Deed Books 3W-4D, 1831-1835" by Pat Duncan]

1835: Loudoun Co, Deed Bk W:99 - BROWN, Daniel Appraisal of 20 Mar 1835: notes, farm and household items, totaling 5.06. Aprs: Yardley TAYLOR, Joel CRAVEN, John ADAMS. RtCt 13 Apr 1835. ["Loudoun Co. Will Book Abstracts, Books A-Z" by Pat Duncan] Possible death of Dan Brown.

1840 Knox Co, Morris Twp. Census p.313 Census shows Daniel Brown 70-80 and wife (unnamed) 50-60, the right age for Ann Watkins Brown and in the same township with other Watkins children.

1843: Daniel Brown is buried next to "Samuel Brown" in Forest Cemetery, Fredericktown, Wayne Twp, Knox Co, OH Death date and age on headstone as 28 March 1843, age 76y 9 m. Possible death of Dan Brown.

1850 Knox Co, Berlin Twp Census p. 29 lists Ann Brown at age 64 b. VA-(1785/86) living with George Neptune and wife Louisa (Watkins) b. VA. (1808/09), Louisa is Ann's eldest daughter.

1860 Knox Co, Morris Twp, OH census, Ann Brown age 75 B. PA is listed with son-in-law, John Adams and daughter Eleanor Watkins Adams and their family. The 1860 shows the Adams family living next door to Thos and Sarah Brown family from VA. May possibly be Ann Watkins Brown's step son.???

Ann Brown not listed in the 1870 census, thus I assume she is dead. No headstone found for her in the Forest Cemetery, Fredericktown, OH

ABT 1805

We know that William's wife was named Ann and that she was the mother of William's four children from the 1829 lawsuit. Thouogh no marriage records have been found for them, the year of 1805 is based on birth date of eldest child listed in census records.

No marriage record for Wm Watkins found in published sources of Hampshire or Loudoun Co. yet. In the Book "Marriage Bonds of Frederick County VA" by Joan D. Hackett and Rebecca H. Good I found:" Wm Watkins m. ......( erased name)"

Sources

• Source: S10 Abbreviation: 1820 VA Census Loudoun Co Title: 1820 VA Census Index- Subsequent Source Citation Format: 1820 VA Census Index- BIBL 1820 VA Census Index-. Text: "Aan" Watkins Loud 149 Living in Waterford with no males, and 2 daughters under age 10 (Husband apparently dead. Could son and oldest daughter be living elsewhere?] Check guardian records.) CONT CONT Bernard Taylor living in Aldie with boy 16-18, 3 males 16-26, one male over 45; 2 girls under 10, one girl 10-16, one girl 16-26, 1 woman over 45. CONT CONT Several Adams in Loudoun: Eliza in Waterford, 2 James (Waterford & Middleburg), Joseph (Hillboro), Matthew, Richard, and Snic(sic) in Leesburg. Several Williams in Waterford, Middleburg, & Leesburg. CONT CONT Daniel Brown 132 Leesburg Loudoun Co. CONT CONT James Watkins Hamp 225 CONT Thomas Watkins Hamp 213 CONT no William Watkins or other Watkins in Hampton or Loudoun counties CONT CONT The following Littletons are in Loudoun Co (in fact almost all Littletons in VA lived in Loudoun Co indicating they probably came from PA or elsewhere to the North.) CONT CONT Joel Littleton-Waterford p. 147 CONT John Littleton-Waterford p. 150 CONT John K. Littleton-Leesburg p. 127 CONT Solomon Littleton-Waterford p. 147 CONT Thomas Littleton-Leesburg p. 128 CONT Thomas Littleton-Frederick Co. p. 36 CONT CONT Bernard Taylor
• Source: S7 Abbreviation: Loudoun County Marriages-Wertz Title: Wertz, Mary Alice Comp., "Marriages of Loudoun County, VA 1757-1853": Info compiled from Loudon Co Fee Books, Marriage Register, Order Book, Minute Book, Deed books and Parish Registers. (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. Baltimore 1985) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Wertz, Mary Alice Comp., "Marriages of Loudoun County, VA 1757-1853": Info compiled from Loudon Co Fee Books, Marriage Register, Order Book, Minute Book, Deed books and Parish Registers. BIBL Wertz, Mary Alice Comp. "Marriages of Loudoun County, VA 1757-1853": Info compiled from Loudon Co Fee Books, Marriage Register, Order Book, Minute Book, Deed books and Parish Registers. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. Baltimore 1985. Text: p.175 Brown, Daniel & Ann Watkins, widow of William Watkins. 3rd party: Mahlon Craven. Her children: Louisa; Bernard; Sarah Ann; Elender (Eleanor). Marriage contract. 25 May 1825. DB3K, p. 306 No William Watkins-Ann ? marriage listed. CONT CONT p.162 - Marriage of Bernard Watkins and Charlotte Littleton: John W. Littleton attests ages and is bondsman. Bond dated 1 Sept 1834 at Leesburg. M. Sept 4 1834, Shelbourne Parish, Edwin Dorsey (Methodist min.) (See also Vogt & Kethly) CONT CONT p.2 John Adams & Eleanor Watkins, dau of Ann Brown. Marriage performed by Edwin Dorsey (Methodist) in Shelburne Parish. Bondsman was Eleanor's brother, Bernard Watkins. Ann Brown, mother of girl authorizes license. Bond 11 Aug 1834, marriage 14 Aug 1834 (See also Vogt & Kethley ) CONT CONT p.55 John Gaunt, son of Samuel "Gant" & Sarah Ann Watkins, dau of Ann Brown. William Davis, bondsman 5 Nov. 1832. Shelburne Parish, Loudon Co., VA. CONT CONT p. 37: Wm Davis, son of Gary Davis, to Elizabeth Gaunt, dau of Samuel Gant. Witness: John Gaunt (brother) and Rachel Ann Gaunt. J. Binns, bondsman. Shelburne Parish. Other Gants listed on p. 54. 3 males: Charles, Martin and James W. (marriage dates in 1852, 1843, 1851 respectively) CONT CONT p. 80: Charles W. James & Martha Brown, dau of Daniel Brown. Joseph Richardson, bondsman 29 Oct. 1832 Shelburne Parish 29 Oct 1832. (Another source lists Eleanor Watkins as witness which leads me to believe Martha is her stepsister.) CONT ######## CONT Also listed but no known relation at this pt. CONT CONT p. 48 James and Margaret Watkins, parents of Hannah Vance who marries William Floyd. Wm Grimes, bondsman 5 Oct. 1790 CONT CONT p. 51 Reuben French & Catherine Watkins. Samuel Beavers, bondsm., attests bride's age. Bond 3 Jan 1833, M. 3 Jan 1833. Dorsey min. Shelburne Parish. CONT CONT p. 97 John McBride & Sarah Watkins. Daniel Fuhrs, bondsman, 25 Dec 1799. Cameron Parish. CONT p.162 John W. Littleton CONT CONT CONT

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