Harriet (Watkins) Durham (1872 - 1945)

Born 27 Apr 1872 in Cwmbran, Monmouth, Wales

Descendants

Died 8 Mar 1945 at age 72 in Sebastian, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Harriet was born on 27 April 1872 in Cwmbran, Monmouth, Wales. She was the daughter of David Watkins and Kesiah Prothero.^[1]

In 1881 Harriet was living in Mynyddyslwyn, Monmouthshire. Relationship: Daughter.^[1]

Harriet married in 1882.^[2]

Harriet married John Jack Durham in July 1891 in Bedwellty, Monmouthshire. The couple had 8 children: Florence Flossie Durham, Virgil Coddette Durham, Cozette Durham, William Durham, Pheboe Kezia Durham, John Durham, John Henry Durham and Mary Ann Durham.^[3]

Harriet arrived in 1893.^[4]

In 1900 Harriet was living in Bruce, Lasalle, Illinois, USA. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head: Wife.^[4]

Harriet arrived in 1905.^[5]

In 1910 Harriet was living in Bruce, La Salle, Illinois. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head of House: Wife.^[5]

Harriet arrived in 1913.^[6]

From 1930 until her death, Harriet was living in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head: Wife.^[7][6][8]

On 1 April 1940 Harriet was living in Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head of House: Wife.^[9]

Harriet died at the age of 72 on 8 March 1945 in Sebastian, Arkansas.^[10] She was buried in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.^[11]

Research Notes

David Watkins, Kesiah Prothero in Rhymney, Monmouthshire. The couple had 4 children: Elizabeth Ann Watkins, Harriet Watkins, Janet Watkins and Mary Margaret Prior. 15 Mar1863.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1881 Census: 1881 Wales Census,
   Class: RG11; Piece: 5273; Folio: 100; Page: 64; GSU roll: 1342268.
2. ↑ Marriage: Missing source ID S966892320. Citing: Class: RG14; Piece: 33599; Schedule Number: 227 (accessed before 31 August 2022)
3. ↑ Marriage: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} 1900 Census: 1900 United States Federal Census,
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Bruce, Lasalle, Illinois; Roll: 315; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240315.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1910 Census: 1910 United States Federal Census,
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Bruce, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: T624_299; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1374312.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} 1930 Census: 1930 United States Federal Census,
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: 95; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2339830.
7. ↑ City Directory: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: 1940 United States Federal Census,
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Smith, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T627_175; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 66-41.
9. ↑ WWII Draft Card: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947,
   The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 104.
10. ↑ Death Registration: Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950.
11. ↑ Burial: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current.

See also:

• Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Profile