Kenneth Watkins (1901 - 1975)

Born 28 Feb 1901 in Mercur, Tooele, Utah, United States

Husband of Gladys N Vaughn — married 15 Aug 1931 in Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming, United States

Died 22 Jan 1975 at age 73 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Watkins Name Study.

Kenneth Watkins was born on February 28, 1901 in Mercur, Tooele, Utah, United States.^[1]

In 1910, Kenneth (9) was living in household of Harry D Watkins (34) in Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake with his mother, Anna (32); and his brother, Clarence (6). ^[2]

In 1920, Kenneth (19) was living in household of Harry C Watkins (44) in Salt Lake, Utah with his mother, Anna E (42); and his siblings, Clarence (16), and Ethel (9). ^[3]

In 1930, Kenneth (29) was living in household of Harry Watkins (53) in Copperton, Salt Lake with his mother, Anna (50); and his siblings, Ethel (18), and Virgina (8). ^[4]

Kenneth (30) married Gladys N Vaughn (26) (born in 1904 in Stockton, Tooele; daughter of William (Vaughan) Vaughn and Nellie (Hardy) Vaughn) on August 15, 1931 in Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming, United States.

In 1940, Kenneth (39) was living in Election Precinct 10, Salt Lake with his wife, Gladys (undefined). ^[5]

Kenneth registered for the draft for World War II. ^[6]

In 1950, Kenneth (49) was living in Copperton with his wife, Gladys M (46 years); and Virginia H Watkins (28 years). ^{[7] [8]}

In 1955, Kenneth head of household. ^[9]

Kenneth died on January 22, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, aged 73. He is commemorated at BillionGraves (http://www.billiongraves.com : 2012), Burial at Valley View Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.^{[10] [1] [11]}

Research Notes

Virginia H Watkins may need a profile.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77192025/kenneth-h-watkins: accessed), memorial page for Kenneth H Watkins (28 Feb 1901–22 Jan 1975), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77192025, citing Valley View Memorial Park, West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA; Maintained by Bruce (contributor 46931555).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T624;
   FamilySearch Record: M5X8-7RZ (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBW-51H
   Kenneth Watkins (9), single son, in household of Harry D Watkins (34) in Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
3. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 73;
   FamilySearch Record: M8P8-JTN (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJ2-WN8
   Kenneth Watkins (19), single son, in household of Harry C Watkins (44) in Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 55;
   FamilySearch Record: XH6D-9LY (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR8Z-7G7
   Kenneth Watkins (26), single son, in household of Harry Watkins (53) in Copperton, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 7;
   FamilySearch Record: VT47-LVJ (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-PPJR
   Kenneth Watkins (39), married head of household in Election Precinct 10, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Military: "Utah, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947"
   citing Draft Registration, Copperton, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, NARA "Draft Registration Cards for Utah, 10/16/1940 – 3/31/1947," NAID 6002234. Records of the Selective Service System, 1926 - 1975, RG 147. National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri, FHL microfilm 00289.
   FamilySearch Record: Q2WP-F1CJ (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSZX-W9W5-D Image number 00289
   Name: Kenneth Harry Watkins; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Copperton, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; Birth Date: 28 Feb 1901; Birth Place: Mercur, Utah; Race: White; Residence Place: Salt Lake, Utah, Copperton; Complexion: Light; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 7; Occupation Employer: Utah Copper Co; Weight: 160.
7. ↑ 1950 Census: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
   citing Record number: 0;
   FamilySearch Record: C8F9-KYW2 (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1B-7PPS Image number 03526
   Kenneth H Watkins head of household.
8. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 73; Line: 23;
   FamilySearch Record: 6XKM-G2BR (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQH7-TS13
   Kenneth H Watkins (49), married, Angle Doye Foreman, head of household in Copperton, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Born in Utah.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} 1955 Census: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
   citing Record number: 0;
   FamilySearch Record: CDHN-DCT2 (accessed 13 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1B-7YZ6 Image number 03523
   Kenneth Watkins head of household.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    FamilySearch Record: J1Y1-TJ3 (accessed 13 August 2023)
    Kenneth Watkins death Jan 1975 (born 28 Feb 1901) residing in Salt Lake, Utah.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Burial: "BillionGraves Index"
    citing BillionGraves (http://www.billiongraves.com : 2012), Burial at Valley View Memorial Park, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
    FamilySearch Record: 2HF3-GL7 (accessed 13 August 2023)
    http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/person/5566935
    Kenneth H Watkins burial (died on 23 Jan 1975) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

See also:

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 31 July 2023, 18:03), entry for Kenneth Harry Watkins (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K82R-M73 ); contributed by various users.