Daniel Watkins (abt. 1772 - abt. 1800)

Born about 1772 in Rutherford, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Byars) Watkins — married about 1794 in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States

Descendants

Died about 23 May 1800 at about age 28 in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Daniel was born about 1772 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He is the son of Peter Watkins and Hannah Reynolds. He passed away on 23 May 1800 in Rutherford County.

Daniel married Elizabeth Byars about 1794 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^{[citation needed]}

20 December 1796 - Grant No 1207, Daniel Watkins, grant of 200 acres in Rutherford County, North Carolina, entered 8 January 1794.^[1]

Death & Legacy

Daniel Watkins wrote his will on 23 May 1800 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. In it he leaves all his cattle, horses and household items to "Elizabeth Watkins my dearly beloved wife..." His land he leaves to be divided equally between his two sons Evin and Daniel when they come of age, to be in possession of Elizabeth until then. Elizabeth Watkins is named executrix; witnessed by Patrick Sullivan and Mary Watkins (probably sister-in-law, wife of William Watkins).

Presented in Rutherford County Court for probate at the July 1800 Session. At the court hearing the witnesses Patrick Sullivan and Mary Watkins testified they heard Daniel Watkins state his wishes and that they be written down. When that had been done by Wm Watkins, "... he soon after died -- to wit within less than two hours -- but was prevented from signing by his death."^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. North Carolina Land Grants. Microfilm publication, 770 rolls. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina, Book 91, page 390. Ancestry Record 60621 #190446
2. ↑ Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1802-1968 (Rutherford County), Book #2, p 111-112; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Rutherford, North Carolina. North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Ancestry Record 9061 #2363361

Acknowledgments

• Watkins-3192 was created by Vick Miles through the import of Vicktory_Lap_2014-03-06_01_FULL.ged on Jan 4, 2015.