William Watkins
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William B Watkins (1841 - 1911)

William B Watkins
Born in Dent Co., MOmap
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Husband of — married 8 Apr 1860 in Dent County, MOmap
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Died at age 69 in Norman Township, Dent Co., MOmap
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Biography

William B. Watkins was born in Dent County, Missouri on November 9, 1841. He was the son of Louvisa Coppedge of Missouri and James D. Watkins of Kentucky.

William B. Watkins married Elizabeth Hobson in Dent County, Missouri on April 8, 1860.[1][2][3]

1860 Census - Spring Creek Township, Dent Co., MO William Watkins is shown at age 19 in the 1860 Census for Spring Creek Township, Dent County, Missouri, with his new wife Elizabeth Watkins age 18, living in the household of his father James Watkins age 59 and his mother Louvicy Watkins age 53, with siblings Hutson Watkins age 16, and Lewis Watkins age 12. Also shown on the same census, is the family of Arpatia and James Anderson, William Watkin's sister snd brother-in-law, and the household of George W. Coppedge.[4]

1862 - Military Service - Civil War (Confederate Army) In 1862 at age 20, William B. Watkins served as a Sergeant during the Civil War for the Confederate Army fighting in Company K of the 1st/4th Consolidated Regiment of the Missouri Infantry.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]

1880 Census - Watkins Township, Dent Co., MO William B. Watkins is shown at age 37 in the 1880 U.S. Census for Watkins Township, Dent County, Missouri, living with his wife Elizabeth Catherine Watkins age 37, and their children Louvisa Watkins age 15, James Dawson Watkins age 13, John F. Watkins age 9, Virginia Watkins age 6, and Arthur Watkins age 2. Also living in William B. Watkins household was a 22 year old blacksmith, Ross D. Farmer, a boarder from Illinois.[19]

1900 Census - Norman Township, Dent Co., MO William B. Watkins is shown at age 59, in the 1900 Census for Norman Township, Dent County, Missouri, living with wife of 40 years Elizabeth Watkins age 58 and their son Hutson Watkins age 22, their daughter-in-law, Hutson's wife, Nora Watkins age 21, and their grandson, Hutson and Nora's son, Raymon A. Watkins age 2. On the same census, living in the previous household, was William and Elizabeth Watkin's daughter Cinthia A. Hobson age 63 and their son-in-law, Charles W. Hobson age 63, and a 21 year old boarder from Missouri Ralph Herod.[20]

William B. Watkins passed away in Norman Township, Dent County, Missouri on October 22, 1911 at age 69.[21]

He is buried in out on Highway FF in Carty Cemetery in Dent County, Missouri.[22]

Acknowkedgements

  • Unsourced family tree handed down to Keith Watkins, the great-great Grandson of William B. Watkins.

Sources

  1. ↑ William Watkins and Elizabeth Hobson. 08 Apr 1860. Dent, Missouri. "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920," database, FamilySearch William Watkins and Elizabeth Hobson, 08 Apr 1860, Dent, Missouri; FHL microfilm 913,907. Indexing Project (Batch) no. M51488-1. System Origin: Missouri-ODM. No image available.
  2. ↑ "Missouri Marriages, 1766-1983", archives.com. William Watkins and Elizabeth Hobson, 08 Apr 1860. Hunting For Bears, comp.. Missouri Marriages, 1766-1983 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. No image available.
  3. ↑ USGenWeb Archives, files.usgwarchives.net, MO, Dent, Vitals, Dent Male, Marriage Records, Groom List, Dent County, Date: 8-Apr-60, Groom: William Watkins, Bride: Elizabeth Hobson, Book: A, Page: 154, Dent County Missouri Marriages - Sorted by Groom's Surname, "File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Paul Simpson (pcsimp@bellsouth.net) ©1997 Paul Simpson." USGENWEB NOTICE: "In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material."
  4. ↑ Image of 1860 Census uploaded to profile images, 1860 Census showing the Household of James Watkins (family 882), and the Household of James Anderson (family 879), and the Household of George W. Coppedge (family 880). United States Census, 1860. Spring Creek Township, Dent, Missouri, United States. Page no. 132. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration NARA M653. Affiliate Film no. 618. GS Film no. 803618. Digital Folder no. 005170199. Image no. 00264. database with images, FamilySearch William Watkins in the Household of James Watkins, 1860.
  5. ↑ Image uploaded to profile images, image of William B. Watkins Service Record. Fold3, Premium Document, "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri First and Fourth (consolidated) Infantry". S - Z, W. Watkins, William B (20), page 1. fold3.com.
  6. ↑ "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865" Note: Original filed under William B./Watkins. Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Missouri. Online database, FamilySearch William B. Watson(Watkins), Sergeant, Company K, 1st/4th Consolidated Regiment, Missouri Infantry, Confederate, 1862; citing NARA microfilm publication M380 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 15; FHL microfilm 882,016. No image available.
  7. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no. 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 1. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  8. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no. 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 2. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available
  9. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no. 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 3. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  10. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 4. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  11. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 5. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  12. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 6. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  13. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 7. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  14. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 8. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  15. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 9. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  16. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 10. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  17. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 11. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  18. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri. NARA M322. Catalog ID no. 586957. Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations , compiled 1903 - 1927, documenting the period 1861 - 1865. Record Group no 109. Roll no. 0103. Missouri. First and Fourth (Consolidated) Infantry, S-Z. Watkins, William B. Age 20. Year 1862. Civil War (Confederate) Military Document - Page 12. Served For The United States of America. Original data from The National Archives. Image of Military Record at Fold3, database with images, fold3.com. Image available.
  19. ↑ Image of 1880 U.S. Census uploaded to profile images, 1880 Census showing the Household of William B. Watkins. William B. Watkins, Watkins, Dent, Missouri, United States, Federal Population Census, 1880. Online Database with Images: Ancestry, ancestry.com, Interactive Ancestry, William B. Watkins, Relationship to Head of Household: Head. National Archives Archives.gov Provided in association with the National Archives and Records Administration
  20. ↑ Image of 1900 Census uploaded to profile images, 1900 Census showing the Household of William B. Watkins, and showing the Household of Charles W. Hobson. Image downloaded from Familysearch.org, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch William B Watkins, Norman Township, Dent, Missouri, United States, 1900; citing enumeration district (ED) 15, sheet 6B, family 115, LIne no. 72. NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,853. Image no. 00112. Digital Folder no. 004118775.
  21. ↑ Image of Death Certificate uploaded to profile images, Death Certificate of William B. Watkins. Image downloaded from Missouri Digital Heritage, s1.sos.mo.gov, Secretary of State Jason Kander, Search Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1965. Collections, Death Certificates. William B. Watkins, Certificate No. 37476. 1910-1965 Death Certificates Record Search
  22. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial, William B. Watkins. Online Grave Index: Find A Grave, findagrave.com, William B. Watkins, William B. Watkins Memorial, Carty Cemetery, Dent County, Missouri, Memorial ID: 28525215. Image of William B. Watkins Mamorial uploaded to profile images




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Watkins-1171 and Watkins-7009 appear to represent the same person because: Same William Watkins
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Watkins-5000 and Watkins-1171 appear to represent the same person because: these 2 profiles are of 1 William B. Watkins
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