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Henry (Jr.) WATKINS & Descendants
First Generation
1. Henry (Jr.) WATKINS was born 1660 in Henrico County, VA. He died 1714/1715 in Henrico County, VA.
Henry Watkins, Jr., born 1660 (will 1714), mentions wife, Mary; Sons: John, Benjamin, Joseph and Stephen (will of
Stephen Watkins in Amelia Records, April, 1754).
Witnesses: Robert Woodson, Jr., Thomas Edwards and Allen Tye. - (Henrico Records.)
"Watkins in Henrico and Neighboring Counties in Virginia" page 24
* HENRY WATKINS, son of Henry… Henry Watkins who died in Henrico County in 1714 was the son of Henry born
about 1638. His will named wife MARY, sons John, Benjamin, Joseph, Henry and Stephen. His sons were all under age
in 1714. His son STEPHEN died in 1758 in Chesterfield County. Stephen left a will which named his children. They
lived in Chesterfield and Powhatan Counties. Stephen's son BENJAMIN was a minister in Powhatan. Stephen's widow,
JUDITH, married Mr. Dupuy and Judith Dupuy's will proved in Powhatan County in 1809 named many of her
grandchildren. BENJAMIN WATKINS, son of Stephen also left a will in Powhatan County which gives information
about his family. Benjamin Watkins, son of Henry who died in 1714, married his cousin JANE WATKINS, daughter of
Thomas Watkins of Swift Creek. Benjamin's will was proved in Goochland County in 1753 and Jane's was proved in
1778. Other Watkins wills recorded in Goochland County give information on the children and grandchildren of
Benjamin and Jane Watkins.
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"Quaker Records of Henrico Monthly Meeting" by F. Edward Wright, pages 1 - 11
1699: "An account of society members contributing to building of Curles Meeting House following the meeting of
9/12/1699: Jane Pleasants, James Howard, HENRY WATKINS SR., Edward Hugghs (Hughes?) William Porter, Jr.,
John Crew, John Robinson, Ephraim Gartrite, William Lead, Robert Boyes, Samuel Gartrite, John Pleasants, Nicholas
Hutchins, Edward Mosby, Joseph Pleasants, HENRY WATKINS JR., Benjamin Woodson, John Woodson."
September 8, 1701: "Nicholas HUTCHINS and MARY WATKINS both of Henrico County married 9th day, 8th month,
1701. Hitnesses: HENRY WATKINS, JR., James Howard, Edward Massey, Robert Cate, Wm. Lead, Ephr. Gartrite,
Samuel Gartrite, John Pleasants, Robert Boyes, Wm. Porter, Ju., Tarlton Woodson, Benjamin Woodson, Edward Goode,
Jr., Joseph Woodson, Jr., Robert Crew, Joseph Pleasants, Mary Howard, MARY WATKINS, Elizabeth Crispe, Sarah
Crispe, Jane Pleasants, Huldah Lead, Judith Woodson, Martha Pleasants, ___nry Woodson."
August 17, 1703, Robert Crew and Sarah Crispe (daughter of Mary Howard) married. Witnesses were Edward Thomas,
John Crew, James Howard, HENRY WATKINS, Joseph Parson, Wm. Lead, Thosmas Gregory, HENRY WATKINS,
JR. , Nathaniel Jordan, Joseph Pleasants, Mary Howard, Sarah Rinshall, Eliza. Crispe, Huldah Lead, Sarah Rinchal Jr.,
Jane Pleasants and Joana Jarret (and others),
April 17, 1719. "John Hughes appointed clerk. After Tarlton Woodson and Judith Fleming proposed their marriage to
the meeting, the meeting discussed whether marriages to first cousins were agreeable according to scripture. John
Pleasants, Joseph Pleasants, Joseph Woodson, Jr., William Porter, Jr., John Crew, HENRY WATKINS, JR., Nick?
Hutchins, William Lead voted against it; and G. R. Ellyson, Robert Hughes, Robert Woodson, Benjamin Woodson,
Richard Feris, Edward Mosby, Charles Fleming, John Woodson and John Atkinson were for it."
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WILL OF HENRY WADKINS (misspelled last name) (pg 10 Henrico County, VA Wills)
To wife Mary, the plantation for life.
To sons John, Benjamin, Joseph, Henry and Stephen, each: one cow and other items at age 21
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All the rest to wife, and she to be executrix.
Dated 15 November 1714
Wit: Thomas Edwards, Allen Tye, Robert Woodson, Jr.
Recorded 7 February 1715
Henry married Mary CRISPE/CREWS.
After Henry's death, Mary married Edward Mosby:
"Quaker Records of Henrico Monthly Meeting" by F. Edward Wright, pages 1 - 11
"Edward MOSBY and MARY WATKINS married at the meeting house near Curles 10th day, 9th month, 1716.
Witnesses: Robert Woodson, Edward Mosby, Mary Mosby, Joseph Woodson, William Lead, Robert Crew, Joseph
Woodson JR., John Pleasants, BENJAMIN WATKINS, Ephraim Gratrite, Francis Roing, Joseph Pleasants, Jr., Joseph
Mosby, Joseph Pleasants, Elizabeth Woodson, Rachell Woodson, Mary Roin, Mary Woodson, Jean Pleasants
TIDEWATER VIRGINIA FAMILIES, by Virginia Lee H. Davis, p. 395. "Robert Woodson and William Porter were
appointed by the Curles Meeting to inquire into the clearness of Edward to marry. Margaret Porter and Frances
Gathright were appointed to visit MARY and inquire into her clearness (marriage intent of Edward Mosby & Mary
Watkins) 8 mo (August) 1716. (Meetings near Black Creek - White Oak Swamp Meeting House was not in use until
summer of 1723)
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Mary and Henry WATKINS Jr. had several children.
They had the following children:
+ 2 F i. Mary WATKINS was born 1682 and died 2 Aug 1736.
+ 3 M ii. John (son of Henry) WATKINS ("the tray-maker") was born about 1695 and died about 1743/1744.
+ 4 M iii. Benjamin (son of Henry) WATKINS of "Jenitoe" was born 1698 and died 17 Sep 1753.
+ 5 M iv. Joseph (son of Henry) WATKINS of Chesterfield was born about 1700 and died about 1734.
6 M v. Henry (III) WATKINS was born about 1702. He died after 1714.
+ 7 M vi. Stephen (son of Henry) WATKINS was born about 1704 and died 1758.
Second Generation
2. Mary WATKINS (Henry (Jr.)) was born 1682 in Henrico County, VA. She died 2 Aug 1736 in Henrico County, VA.
If anyone can verify which Henry was Mary’s father… please let me know!!
Mary Watkins born 1682, Henrico, VA, married bef 1701,
in Henrico, VA, Nicholas Hutchens, born abt 1645, died abt 1729. Mary died 2 Aug 1736,
Henrico, VA. [This name and info comes from Betty E. Shetter 1996]
Children:
Mary married Nicholas HUTCHENS.
Nicholas Hutchens, born abt 1645, died abt 1729. Mary died 2 Aug 1736, Henrico, VA. [This name and info comes
from Betty E. Shetter 1996]
Notes of James McKinney:
Quaker. Nicholas was chosen as overseer for Curles Meeting of Friends, Henrico, later of White Oak Swamp meeting,
which met in his home.1
Note Received Land Grant on the James River. In the Patent Book #9, p. 436, isnoted as being "along ye north bank of
James River and on ye west side of ye Four Mile Creek" - - about three miles below Dutch Gap, in the vicinity of Farrar
Island.1
Note* History contained in Hutchins-Hutchens: Descendants of Strangeman Hutchins, written by Rita Hineman
Townsend, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore, 1979, 908 pp. (Volumes II and III were printed 1991-92)
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Birth* circa 1645 Date uncertain.3
Residence* 1699 Henrico Co., VA3
Marriage* 9 August 1701 Henrico Monthly Meeting, VA, Twenty six witnesses to ceremony: Henry Watkins Jr., James
Howard, Edward Mosby, Robert Gate, Wm Lead [Ladd], Eph Gartrite [Cartright], Sam Gartrite, John Pleasants, Robert
Boyes, Thomas Watkins, Wm Porter Jr, Tarlton Woodson, Benj. Woodson, Edward Goode Jr., Joseph Woodson Jr.,
Robert Crews, Joseph Pleasants, Mary Howard, Mary Watkins, Elija [or Eliza] Crype, Sarah Crype, Jane Pleasants,
Hudlah Lea, Judith Woodson, Martha Pleasants and Mary Woodson Sr. Proposal of marriage listed in original Henrico
Meeting minutes, Henrico MM Record, 1699-1756, p. 12., Principal=Mary Watkins
Death* between 1728 and 1729 Hanover
1. Strangeman Hutchins b. 17071
2. Catherine Hutchins b. c 1708, d. 20 Dec 17661
3. Mary Hutchins b. c 17101
4. Martha Hutchins+ b. c 1719, d. 28 May 17891
They had the following children:
+ 8 M i. Strangeman HUTCHENS was born 1707 and died 10 Feb 1792.
9 F ii. Catherine HUTCHENS.
Catherine married James STANLEY.
10 F iii. Mary HUTCHENS.
Mary married John STANLEY.
Notes of Stanley Russell McKinney:
Marriage* 11 October 1742 Hanover Co., VA, Date in Hinshaw's is 1743/4,11,14 and Oct.11,
1743
"Whereas John Stanley and Marthy Hutchings of Hanover County in Virginia having published
their intentions of taking each other in marriage before two monthly meetings of the people called
Quakers according to the good order used amongst them whose proceedings therin after a
deliberate consideration thereof with regard to the righteous law of God and the example of his
people recorded in the Scriptures of Truth as in that case was approved by the said meeting they
appearing clear of all others and having consent of parence andd friends conserned. Now these are
to certify all whome it may consern that for the full accomplishing their said intention this
eleventh day ye tenth month 1743 the said John Stanley and Marthy Hutchings by the hand did
openly declare as followeth. You are my witnesses that I doe this day take this my friend Marthy
Hutchings to be my wife promissing with the Lords assistance to be to her a faithful and loving
husband till death and then the said Marthy Hutchings did in like manner declare as followeth.
You are my wittnesses that I doe this day take this my friend John Stanley to be my husband
promissing with the Lords assistance to be to him a faithful and loving wife till death; and the said
John Stanley and Marthy Hutchings as a further confirmation thereof did then and there to these
present sett their hands and we whose names are hereunto subscribed being present at the
sollomnization of their said marriage and subscription above as witnesses have hereunto sett our
hands the day and year above written. John Stanley Marthy Stanley" Witnesses: William Stanley,
Strangeman Hutchings, Thomas Stanley, Ashley Johnson, Daniel Paine, William Paine, Joseph
Harris, Thomas Glass, James Stanley, Benjamin Wadkins, Jane Hutchings, Mary Harris, John
Sandors, Charley Johnson, Mary Harris Jr. Elizabeth Stanley, Madox Stanley, Principal=John
Stanley.
Family John Stanley b. 1691, d. 17 July 1783
Children 1. Ursula Stanley b. 28 Sep 1744
2. Millie Stanley b. 17 Oct 1746, d. 17 Dec 1801
3. Joshua Stanley b. 3 Apr 1750, d. b 1808
4. Thomas Stanley+ b. 25 May 1752, d. 28 Feb 1823
5. Agatha Stanley+ b. 4 Aug 1754, d. 4 Nov 1828
11 F iv. Martha HUTCHENS was born about 1719. She died 28 May 1789 in Cedar Creek, VA.
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Martha Hutchens born 1709, Va, married bef. 1736, John F. Stanley. Martha died 28 May 1789,
Cedar Creek, VA.
Martha married John F. STANLEY.
3. John (son of Henry) WATKINS ("the tray-maker") (Henry (Jr.)) was born about 1695 in Henrico County, VA. He died
about 1743/1744 in Henrico County, VA.
JOHN WATKINS, "The Traymaker", b. 1683/4, m. Elizabeth --- Constance's father was called "John, the Traymaker".
John Watkins' family made trays for several generations and only John seems to have retained the title for posterity.
Died 1744.
"Quaker Records of Henrico Monthly Meeting" by F. Edward Wright, pages 1 - 11
January 5, 1720: Those mentioned to attend the marriage of John Watkins and Sarah Nutler/Butler's marriage were
Andrew Crew, Nannah Elyson, Robert Hunnicut and John Beuford.
"John Watkins born ca 1695, Henrico Co., VA, married Apr 1720, Sarah Butler. John died post 1736."
(Note: this was most probably John's first marriage, and Sarah died.)
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"Quaker Records of Henrico Monthly Meeting" by F. Edward Wright, pages 1 - 11
November 7, 1720: "A debate between John Watkins and Edward Mosby concerning John Watkins unjustly taking cider
from Mosby was settled when John Watkins acknowledged fault and Edward Mosby forgave him."
Mazy, 1722: John Watkins is among those contributing to building the monthly meeting house. Others were Benjamin
Watkins, Robert Elyson, Joseph and Thomas Pleasants; Wm Lead, Benjamin Johnson; Robert Crew, Thomas Standley,
Jr.; Joseph Woodson, and other.
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LANDS AND DEEDS:
Henry Watkins, planter, was dead before 1737, in which year his son, John Watkins, made a deed to John Pleasants, of
"that tract of land in county aforesaid, called Malborn Hills (sic), being the plantation whereon Henry Watkins, the
grandfather of John Watkins, and also Henry Watkins, the father of John Watkins , dwelt the last part of their lives," 100
acres. John Watkins made another deed in 1737, "as eldest son and heir of Henry Watkins , planter," to Gov. James
Cocke of lands on Chickahominy, "which he had as heir of his grandfather, Henry Watkins, and joining Edward
Watkins' land."
"Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, 1706-1737":
Pg 671 11 October 1737. JOHN WATKINS, son of Henry Watkins, late of Henrico County, planter, to John Pleasants
of same, merchant, for 40 (pounds) land at Malborn Hills, adjoining where Stephen Woodson now lives, being land
where Henry father of said John, and Henry Watkins grandfather of said John, dwelt the last part of their lives, 100 acres.
Recorded 1st Mon. Dec. 1737.
Pg 675 11 October 1737. JOHN WATKINS, eldest son and heir of Henry Watkins, late of Henrico County, planter, to
James Cocke of same, for 5 (pounds) , land on Chickahominy Swamp that said Watkins might have as heir at law ofhis
grandfather Henry Watkins, adjoining said James Cocke and land of Edward Watkins. Wit: John Pleasants, James
Hatcher, William Hatcher, Edward Bennet; recorded 1st Mon. Dec. 1737
John Watkins was processioner of lands next to Chickahominy swamp 1739, with Nathaniel Bacon and Peter Patrick. -
(Henrico Records.)
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Will of John Watkins, Henrico county (23d July, 1743, p. 9th May, 1744), mentions sons: David, Josiah, John and
Nathaniel (lands in Goochland, now Cumberland); daughters: Lucy Perkins and Constance Woodson - (Henrico
Records). Per "Colonial Wills of Henrico County, 1654-1781" his will read as follows:
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WILL OF JOHN WATKINS, July 28, 1743:
To son David, 1 shilling
To son Isiah, 1 shilling
To daughter Lucy Perkins, 1 shilling
To daughter Constant Woodson, 1 shilling
To son John, 100 acres I purchased of Richard Parker, whereon I nowlive and 50 acres joining it, and my carpenter and
coopers tools and the mare I bought of William Drew and saddle I had of Dannit Abney.
To son Nathaniel, 400 acres on Green Creek, adjoining Squire's Randolph line in Goochland County.
To daughter Elizabeth Watkins, bed I lie on.
To daughter Joyce Watkins, 1 feather bed
To wife Elizabeth, a negro
Wife and son John to be executors; Witnesesd by Henry Stokes, Ann Stokes, Honour Sullavant, Recorded May 1744.
"P 256: Will of John Watkins presented by Elizabeth Watkins, the executrix, and proved by witnesses Henry Stokes and
Edward Good, security John Watkins; John Williamson, Nathaniel Bacon and Henry Stokes to appraise.
In the October Court of 1744, page 285, the inventory of John Watkins, deceased, was recorded.
John married Elizabeth BUTLER on 1720.
"Quaker Records of Henrico Monthly Meeting" by F. Edward Wright, pages 1 - 11
October 3, 1700. Elizabeth Watkins was among many who witnessed the marriage of Thomas Lankford and Martha
West, daughter of Giles West, of New Kent County, who married "28th day, 2nd month, 1700".
They had the following children:
12 M i. David WATKINS.
13 M ii. Joshua/Isiah WATKINS.
14 M iii. John (Jr.) (g-son Henry) WATKINS.
This John??? John Watkins, of Goochland m. (1763 ) Sarah Turner . - (Marriage Bonds.)
15 M iv. Nathaniel (son of John/g-son Henry) WATKINS.
16 F v. Lucy (dau of John) WATKINS.
Lucy married PERKINS.
17 F vi. Constance WATKINS.
Constance married Obadiah WOODSON, son of Richard WOODSON and Ann SMITH. Obadiah
was born 1712.
"Kegley's Virginia Frontier: "Contemporary Frontier Settlements 1740-1760"
"Settlements Along James River and the Staunton Below the Mountains: While the settlements on
the branches of James River and the Roanoke above the mountains were being made the adjacent
territory below the mountains was being occupied by advancing Virginians. Col. John Bolling's
great tract of 20,000 acres was one of the first grants near the mountains. Nicholas Davies came
next about him on the James with a large grant that extended to the mountains. Charles Lunch
patented two tracts on the north side of Staunton River and one of the south side. Benjamin
Clements had a small grant (1742) on the south side of Staunton. James Daniel and John Phelps
were large land holders with neighbors in John Harvey, OBADIAH WOODSON, and Matthew
Talbot. About this time (1744) Louisa was cut off from Hanover and Albemarle from Goochland.
The line between Albemarle and Goochland ran from the point of the fork of James River in the
northeast course to Louisa County line, and from the said point of the Fork in a direct course to
Brook's Mill, and thence the same course continued to Appomattox River. A special bill requiring
the surveyors of the new counties of Albemarle and Augusta to reside in their respective counties
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whereof they were surveyors was passed in October, 1744. The town of Richmond was now
established by law, 1742, and fairs were allowed to be held there."
18 F vii. Elizabeth (dau of John) WATKINS.
19 F viii. Joyce (dau of John) WATKINS.
4. Benjamin (son of Henry) WATKINS of "Jenitoe" (Henry (Jr.)) was born 1698 in Henrico County, VA. He died 17 Sep
1753 in Goochland County, VA.
This was Benj. Watkins , of "Jenitoe," Goochland.
"Benjamin Watkins, son of Henry who died in 1714, married his cousin Jane (JEAN) WATKINS, daughter of Thomas
Watkins of Swift Creek. Benjamin's will was proved in Goochland County in 1753 and Jane's was proved in 1778.
Other Watkins wills recorded in Goochland County give information on the children and grandchildren of Benjamin and
Jane Watkins."
Pg 589. 5 October 1724: BENJAMIN WATKINS of County and Parish of Henrico. To STEPHEN HUGHES of St.
James Parish, Henrico County, for 17 (pounds) land in St. James Parish on south side of James River bounded b y
Hughes Creek, 250 acres, being part of 500 acres granted to said Watkins. Wit: John Cooper, Edward Mathews,
Tarlton Woodson; Recorded 5 October 1724.
Benj. Watkins Will . Goochland county (27th September, 1752 , p. 18th September, 1753 ), wife, Jane (who was
daughter of Thomas Watkins, of "Swift's Creek," Cumberland county, who d. 1760), mentions sons: Joseph, Benj. and
Thomas. Daughters: Elizabeth, Mary, Lida, Jane, Edith and Susannah.
Benjamin Watkins (3.Henry3, 2.HENRY2, 1.Henry1) born ca 1698, Henrico Co., VA, (son of
Henry Watkins and Mary Crewes? Crisp?) occupation farmer, married 1726, in ?Henrico Co., VA,
Jane Watkins, born 1708, Henrico Co., VA, (daughter of Thomas Watkins and Elizabeth Pride)
died 2 Dec 1777, Goochland Co., Va, Married Benjamin Watkins(ca 1698-1753). Benjamin died
17 Sep 1753, Goochland Co., Va. Benjamin Watkins will made 17 Sep 1752; lived at north
central Powhatan co., VA (Genito Creek) in 1722; Quaker who rejoined the Cedar Creek group.
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"Quaker Records of Henrico Monthly Meeting" by F. Edward Wright, pages 1 - 11
"Edward MOSBY and MARY WATKINS married at the meeting house near Curles 10th day, 9ths month, 1716.
Witnesses: Robert Woodson, Edward Mosby, Mary Mosby, Joseph Woodson, William Lead, Robert Crew, Joseph
Woodson JR., John Pleasants, BENJAMIN WATKINS, Ephraim Gratrite, Francis Roing, Joseph Pleasants, Jr., Joseph
Mosby, Joseph Pleasants, Elizabeth Woodson, Rachell Woodson, Mary Roin, Mary Woodson, Jean Pleasants."
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Benjamin married Jean/Jane WATKINS, daughter of THOMAS "of Swift Creek" WATKINS * and Elizabeth PRIDE *, on
1726 in Henrico County, VA. Jean/Jane was born 1708 in Henrico County, VA. She died 2 Dec 1777 in Goochland County,
VA.
Mrs. Jane Watkins ' Will. Goochland (31st October, 1777 , p. March 16, 1778 ), mentions: Sons: Joseph , Thomas and
Benj. Daughters: Mary Johnson , Judith Johnson , Lydia Johnson , Edith Riddle , Jane Matthews and Susannah Gray.
Jane (Jaen) Watkins was born in 1708 in Henrico, Virginia. She died on 2 Dec 1777 in Goochland, Virginia. She was
sealed to her parents on 5 Dec 1979 in the Salt Lake temple. She was baptized on 17 Aug 1979 in the Salt Lake temple.
She was endowed on 20 Sep 1979 in the Salt Lake temple. She married Benjamin Watkins in 1726 in , Henrico,
Virginia. They were sealed on 5 Oct 1948 in the Manti Utah temple.
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Jean received the following in her father Thomas Watkins' will (1760)
Item: I give unto my daughter Jean Watkins ten pounds current money.
They had the following children:
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20 F i. Elizabeth (dau. of Ben & Jane) WATKINS was born 1727/1728 in Goochland County, VA. She died
after 1776? in Amelia Co., Virginia.
Elizabeth married Jesse JOHNSON on 1751.
+ 21 M ii. Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane) WATKINS of Goochland (VA) was born 18 Oct 1729.
22 F iii. Mary (dau. of Ben & Jane) WATKINS was born 1731 in Goochland County, VA.
Mary married Ashley JOHNSON on 1751 in Hanover County, VA.
23 F iv. Judith WATKINS was born 1734 in Goochland County, VA.
Judith married Gerald JOHNSON on 1761 in Hanover County, VA.
24 F v. Lydia (dau. of Ben & Jane) WATKINS was born 1736/1737 in Goochland County, VA. She died 1816?
in Bedford County, VA.
Lydia married John JOHNSON on 1754 in Hanover County, VA.
25 F vi. Jane (dau of Ben & Jane) WATKINS was born 1738/1739 in Goochland County, VA. She died after
1776? in Goochland County, VA.
Jane Watkins , of Goochland m. (1772 ) Edward Matthews ; Security, Stephen Sampson . -
(Marriage Bonds.)
Jane married Edward MATTHEWS on 1772 in Goochland County, VA.
26 F vii. Edith (dau of Ben & Jane) WATKINS was born 1741/1742 in Goochland County, VA. She died after
1776? in Goochland County, VA.
Edith, dau. of Benj. Watkins, deceased, of Goochland , m. (1773 ) Thomas Riddle . - (Marriage
Bonds.)
Edith married Thomas RIDDLE on 1773 in Goochland County, VA.
27 F viii. Susannah (dau of Ben & Jane) WATKINS was born 1744/1745 in Goochland County, VA. She died
after 1776.
Susanna Watkins , of Goochland m. (1772 ) John Gray , son of Henry G. - (Marriage Bonds.)
Susannah married John GRAY on 1772 in Goochland County, VA.
+ 28 M ix. Joseph Mayo (son of Ben & Jane) WATKINS of Goochland (VA) was born 17 Aug 1747 and died 9
Sep 1804.
29 M x. Thomas (son of Ben & Jane) WATKINS of Goochland (VA) was born 1750 in Goochland County, VA.
He died circa 1797? in Goochland County, VA.
Thomas is mentioned in his grandfather Thomas Watkins' will (1760).
Item: I give unto my grandson Thomas Watkins son of my aforesaid Daughter Jean Watkins, one
Negro Girl named Hannah now in his possession and her increase to him and his heirs forever.
Also: " I also give unto Ann Dickens the use of my Grey Mare and Mare colt, my gun and a pair
of scales and weights and Flax Hatchell during the time of her natural life and after the death of
said Ann Dickens, I give the said Mare and her colt and her increase, my gun, scales and weights
and Flax Hatchell to my aforesaid grandson THOMAS WATKINS of Goochland County to him
and his heirs forever."
Thomas married Mary MAYO on 1789 in Powhatan Co, VA.
5. Joseph (son of Henry) WATKINS of Chesterfield (Henry (Jr.)) was born about 1700. He died about 1734 in Goochland
County, VA.
Joseph Watkins, of Chesterfield (will July 15, 1783 ), wife, Mary ; brother, Benjamin Watkins . Sons: Francis , Stephen ,
Joseph and Benjamin . Daughters: Judith and Martha .
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Chesterfield Co, VA: page 409. Will of Joseph WATKINS, July 15, 1783. to wife Mary, 218 A, son Francis; son
Stephen, bought of brother Benjamin WATKINS. Son Joseph, son Benjamin, tract purchased of Benj. TRENT; dau
Judith…mother gave me….; dau Mary, dau Martha, ALL MY LANDS LYING ON THE WESTERN
WATERS,COMMONLY CALLED KENTUCKY, to be div. Between my sons Stephen & Joseph. Rest of est to be
divided among 4 sons and 2 youngest daughters when son Stephen is 21.
Ex: brother Benj.WATKINS, Francis LOCKETT, Edward MOSELEY. Dated 15 July 1783. Wit: Edward TRABUE,
Martha TRABUE, Edmund LOCKETT.
Joseph Watkins, Louisa CO, VA, Jan 12, 1795 Isham Watkins, Wm.Trice, James Trice, adj of Joseph Watkins appt to
make inventory.
Joseph married Mary FARRAR on 1730.
They had the following children:
30 M i. Francis (son of Joseph) WATKINS.
31 M ii. Stephen (son of Joseph) WATKINS.
32 M iii. Joseph (Jr) WATKINS.
33 M iv. Benjamin (son of Joseph) WATKINS.
7. Stephen (son of Henry) WATKINS (Henry (Jr.)) was born about 1704. He died 1758 in Chesterfield County, VA.
Repeated quote: "His son STEPHEN died in 1758 in Chesterfield County. Stephen left a will which named his children.
They lived in Chesterfield and Powhatan Counties. Stephen's son BENJAMIN was a minister in Powhatan. Stephen's
widow, JUDITH, married Mr. Dupuy and Judith Dupuy's will proved in Powhatan County in 1809 named many of her
grandchildren. "
Stephen married Judith TRABUE about 1735.
They had the following children:
34 M i. Benjamin (son of Stephen) WATKINS.
"BENJAMIN WATKINS, son of Stephen also left a will in Powhatan County which gives
information about his family"
35 F ii. Judith WATKINS was born 1742.
Kentucky Explorer, Volume 16, Number 9, March 2002, "Genealogy From The Long Ago", by
permission. Madison Co.
Asaph Walker removed from Buckingham County, Virginia, to Madison County, Kentucky, about
1781, bringing his family. He is the ancestor of several
well-known Walker families of Madison and Garrard counties. He was born in Virginia in 1735,
in Henrico County. He married Judith Watkins, who was born at Monicantown in 1742, the
daughter of Stephen Watkins and wife; Judith Trabue. Stephen Watkins owned land in
Chesterfield County in 1755. One of Asaph Walker's sisters married Maj. Henry Flood of
Chesterfield County; and another, Elizabeth, married Col. John Jones of Buckingham County. She
became the ancestress of the people who made the names of Jones, Winston, and Pettus famous in
Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Judith married Asaph WALKER.
Third Generation
8. Strangeman HUTCHENS (Mary WATKINS, Henry (Jr.)) was born 1707. He died 10 Feb 1792 in Surry County, NC.
Strangeman Hutchens born 1707, Va, married abt 1731, Elizabeth Cox. Strangeman died 10 Feb 1792, Surry Co., North
Carolina.
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Strangeman married Elizabeth COX.
They had the following children:
36 M i. Thomas HUTCHENS.
21. Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane) WATKINS of Goochland (VA) (Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 18 Oct
1729 in Goochland County, VA.
Benjamin Watkins was born 18 Oct 1729, Goochland Co., Va, married Jun/Aug 1754, in "Friends Meeting", Henrico
co., VA, Priscilla Binford, born pre 1744, died aft Feb 1793, Goochland Co., Va. Benjamin died 9 Sep 1793, Goochland
Co., Va. Family bible owned by John H Stutesman; will made 20 Feb 1793; 6 children were named in his will,
Goochland co., VA; Deed book 16 p. 277-278, probated 16 Jun 1794; lived on the east side of Geneto Creek on 236
acres, Goochland co., VA; refused to take oath of Allegiance 1777; Quaker, married "at Friend's Meeting" in Henrico
co., VA; the order of birth of children is unknown. Priscilla, : in 1770, of St James Northern Parish; will made 31 Oct
1777.
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Benjamin married Priscilla BINFORD.
They had the following children:
+ 37 M i. Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla) WATKINS.
38 M ii. Benjamin (son of Ben & Priscilla) WATKINS was born in Goochland County, VA. He died in
Goochland County, VA.
Disowned by Cedar Creek meeting (Quakers) for marrying out of unity.
Not sure if about this Benjamin, or not....
Section 4 consists of six items, a will (copy made by William Miller), 1824, of Dr. Benjamin Pride
Watkins probated in Goochland County, Virginia (bears affidavit of William Miller); notes,
undated, concerning the estate of Dr. Benjamin Pride Watkins; accounts, 1854, of John Watkins
kept in Hanover County, Virginia; a will (copy), 1855, of John Watkins written in Chesterfield
County, Virginia (witnessed by John F. Davis and William Henry Lyons); and notes concerning
the Carrington family.
Benjamin married Anna RIDDLE on 30 Dec 1785.
+ 39 M iii. Thomas Binford WATKINS died 1831.
40 F iv. Elizabeth "Betsy" (dau of Ben & Priscilla) WATKINS.
Elizabeth married Elijah JOHNSON on 13 ?Jun 1793 in Hanover County, VA. Elijah was born 1747.
41 F v. Sarah "Sally" (dau of Ben & Priscilla) WATKINS.
42 F vi. Mary "Polly" (dau of Ben & Priscilla) WATKINS.
She was at least 21 by 1795; married her 1st cousin and was disowned by the Quakers.
Mary married William JOHNSON on 24 Sep 1795 in Goochland County, VA.
28. Joseph Mayo (son of Ben & Jane) WATKINS of Goochland (VA) (Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 17
Aug 1747 in Goochland County, VA. He died 9 Sep 1804 in Virginia.
Joseph is mentioned in his grandfather Thomas Watkins' will (1760)
Item: I give unto my grandson Joseph Watkins, son of my aforesaid Daughter Jean Watkins one Negro named Dick now
in his Possession to him and to his Heirs forever.
This Joseph??? Joseph Watkins, of Goochland, a witness (1777 ) to marriage of John Stephen Woodson and Ann
Woodson.
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William Archerd provided the following information:
Database: :3238857
Individual: I639747378
Link: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3238857&id=I639747378
Name: William Archerd
Email: kamante23@comcast.net
Note:
Watkins transactions in "Deed Records for Clermont County [Ohio] 1791-1830 an Index", by Alma A. Smith:
*1810 Joseph Watkins, dcd., from Henry Massey, 550 acres White Oak Creek, and 1816 Mary Watkins et al, to Richard
A. Carrington, all interest all Ohio lands. [Based on land patents to Joseph Watkins, including those in the Robert
Dandridge survey on Clover Creek, Clermont County, a land patent in that survey to Nancy, Polly, Judith and Henna
Watkins as assignees of Joseph Watkins, and other research, I believe Joseph is a land speculator named Col. Joseph
Watkins from Cumberland County, Virginia. His wife was Mary Carrington, and children were Anna, Benjamin R.,
Mayo C., Elvira aka Polly C., Joseph S., Judith Eveline, Hennington (or Henrietta) and Thomas P. Richard A.
Carrington is the son of Mayo Carrington, and the latter is a brother of Mary Carrington.]
Joseph married Mary CARRINGTON on 1781 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
They had the following children:
+ 43 F i. Judith Eveline WATKINS was born 4 Apr 1794 and died 30 Nov 1872.
44 F ii. Elvira WATKINS.
45 M iii. Benjamin (son of Joseph Mayo) WATKINS.
46 M iv. Joseph Mayo (Jr.) WATKINS "Mayo".
Watkins Cemetery Site #2
Individual Summary for J. Mayo WATKINS
Born 13 May 1813 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 22 Feb 1877 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: M
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
J. MAYO WATKINS
BORN
MAY 13, 1813.
DIED
FEB. 22, 1877.
47 M v. Thomas P. (son of Joseph Mayo) WATKINS.
48 F vi. "Polly" WATKINS.
+ 49 F vii. Henningham WATKINS.
50 F viii. Elizabeth (dau of Joseph & Mary Carrington) WATKINS.
Fourth Generation
37. Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla) WATKINS (Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)).
Robert Watkins was born pre 1780, Goochland Co., Va; occupation merchant of Richmond, VA, married 1 Mar 1800, in
Nottoway County, VA, Mary "Polly" Osborne, born pre 1790, (daughter of Abner Osborne and ___)
died 23 Feb 1805, Chesterfield Co., Va.
Robert died post 1804, ?Chesterfield co., VA.
"Quaker - dismissed in 1800 for non-attendance & inconsistent conduct. In 1799, Virginia land grant to him in Ohio
District (Henderson co., KY)."
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Robert married Mary "Polly" OSBORNE.
Other possible children:
ii Ann? Watkins born c 1802, Married John Hope.
ii Margaret? Watkins born ca 1804, died post 1832, Married Thomas ___.
-------------------------------------------------
They had the following children:
+ 51 M i. Edward Osborne WATKINS was born 6 Mar 1800/1801 and died 15 Nov 1858.
39. Thomas Binford WATKINS (Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) died 1831 in
Goochland County, VA.
Thomas married Nancy RAGLAND on 11 May 1795 in Louisa County, VA.
They had the following children:
+ 52 M i. Thomas B. (Jr.) WATKINS.
43. Judith Eveline WATKINS (Joseph Mayo (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 4 Apr 1794
in Chesterfield County, VA. She died 30 Nov 1872 in Ampthill, Chesterfield County, VA.
Children
Henry Carrington Watkins
Joseph Mayo Watkins
Robert B Watkins
Mary Watkins
Cordelia Watkins
Louisa Watkins
Ella Watkins
Virginia Watkins
Indianna Watkins
John Q Watkins b: 27 Oct 1829
Watkins Cemetery Site #3
Individual Summary for Judith WATKINS
Born 2 Apr 1794 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 30 Nov 1872 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: F
Spouse: John WATKINS
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
IN MEMORY OF JUDITH WATKINS,
WIFE OF JOHN WATKINS, OF AMPTHILL,
BORN APR 2, 1794 - DIED NOV. 30, 1872.
AT REST WITH CHRIST.
Judith married John E. WATKINS of Ampthill. John was born 28 Feb 1789 in Goochland County, VA. He died 21 Feb
1855 in Chesterfield County, VA.
Section 3 consists of four items, a deed, 1848, of Virginia Wilhelmina (Watkins) Chevallie, Charles William Dabney,
Cordelia Ellen (Watkins) Dabney, David T. Meriwether, Mary C. Shields, Dr. Thomas Pride Shields, Dr. Jacob Alonzo
Smith, Mary A. H. (Watkins) Smith, Virginia A. B. (Shields) Vaiden, Henry Carrington Watkins, Joseph Mayo Watkins,
Mary L. (Gathright) Watkins, Robert Bruce Watkins, Henningham (Shields) Worsham, and William E. Worsham to
John Mayo Trevilian for forty acres in Goochland County, Virginia (bears affidavits [annexed] of William R. Bradley,
John Dudley George Brown, Codrington Carrington, Charles Parke Goodall, John Martin, Dr. Reuben Gardner
Meredith, Gurdon Huntingdon Pendleton, Samuel T. Pulliam, Charles W. Purcell, John L. Tate, Dr. Thomas P. Watkins,
and Joseph C. Wingfield); and a bill of lading, 1877, issued to Robert Lewis Dabney by the Consolidated Railway Line
(by T. P. Robertson) for the shipment of glass to Charles William Dabney.
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Name: John E Watkins
Surname: Watkins
Given Name: John E
Sex: M
Birth: 28 Feb 1789 in Goochland Co,Va
Death: 21 Feb 1855 in Chesterfield Co,Va
Burial: Ampthill,Chesterfield Co,Va
Father: David Watkins b: in Goochland Co, Va
Mother: Annie Knibb b: in Goochland Co,Va
Watkins Cemetery Site #4
Individual Summary for John WATKINS
Born 28 Feb 1789 , Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Died 21 Feb 1855 Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: M
Spouse: Judith
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
IN MEMORY
OF
JOHN WATKINS
BORN IN GOOCHLAND
FEB. 28, 1789
DIED AT AMPTHILL
FEB. 21, 1855
They had the following children:
53 M i. Henry Carrington WATKINS was born 18 May 1821.
Mss1D1124a, Dabney Family Papers, 1824-1927,
Hanover County, Virginia
Description of the Collection
This collection consists of 290 items arranged in sections by name of individual and type of
document.
Section 1 consists of forty-two items, correspondence, 1843-1883, of Charles William Dabney
(1809-1895) of Dalton, Hanover County, and while practicing law at Hanover Court House,
Montpelier, Hanover County, and Louisa Court House, Virginia. The correspondence is with
Martha Jane (Trevilian) Baber (of Eastwood, Goochland County, Virginia), Charles William
Dabney (1855-1945), Robert Lewis Dabney (of Red Hill, Amherst County, Virginia, while a
minister of the Presbyterian Church in Virginia, and while teaching at Union Theological
Seminary, Hampden-Sydney [now Richmond], Virginia; and enclosing letter of Charles Martin to
Robert Lewis Dabney and affidavit [copy] of Robert Meriwether concerning his emigration to
Brazil), Wray Thomas, HENRY CARRINGTON WATKINS (of Ampthill, Chesterfield County,
Virginia), John Watkins (of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia), John Q. Watkins, Joseph S.
Watkins, Robert Bruce Watkins, and Dr. Thomas P. Watkins.
Ampthill Plantation Cemeteries, Chesterfield, Va
submitted by: Gene Toler<kg4wgs@netzero.net>
Graves Identifiable in the Temple & Watkins Cemeteries located on the
Old Ampthill Plantation - Now the Spruance Plant Site - E.I. DuPont de
Nemours and Company, Inc. 5401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond,
Chesterfield County, Virginia 23234. There are other graves in these
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cemeteries, but they cannot be identified because, in some cases,
there are no markers or are just rocks.
Temple Cemetery Site #16B
Individual Summary for Henry Carrington WATKINS
Born 18 May 1821 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 26 Feb 1888 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: M
Spouse: Virginia Carter TEMPLE
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
HENRY CARRINGTON WATKINS
MAY 18, 1821 - FEB 26, 1888
HIS WIFE
VIRGINIA CARTER TEMPLE
SEPT 14, 1838 - APR 2, 1910
Watkins Cemetery Site #1
Individual Summary for William O. WATKINS
Born 8 Feb 1847 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 20 Mar 1912 Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: M
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
WILLIAM O. WATKINS
BORN
FEB. 8. 1847.
DIED
MARCH 20. 1912.
Henry married Virginia Carter TEMPLE.
Temple Cemetery Site #16A
Individual Summary for Virginia Carter TEMPLE
Born 14 Sep 1838 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 2 Apr 1910 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: F
Spouse: Henry Carrington WATKINS
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
HENRY CARRINGTON WATKINS
MAY 18, 1821 - FEB 26, 1888
HIS WIFE
VIRGINIA CARTER TEMPLE
SEPT 14, 1838 - APR 2, 1910
Temple Cemetery Site #15
Individual Summary for Virginia Cabell WATKINS
Born 11 Apr 1865 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 3 Aug 1882 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: F
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
VIRGINIA CABELL WATKINS
APR. 11 1865
AUG. 3 1882
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Temple Cemetery Site #17
Individual Summary for Wm Henry Lyons WATKINS
Born 4 Sep 1867 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 29 May 1892 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: M
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
Wm HENRY LYONS WATKINS
SEPT. 4, 1867
MAY 29, 1892
Temple Cemetery Site #18
Individual Summary for Caroline Gilliam WATKINS
Born 10 Oct 1860 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 23 Aug 1947 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: F
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
CAROLINE GILLIAM WATKINS
OCT. 10, 1860
AUG. 23, 1947
TEMPLE FAMILY BURIALS:
Temple Cemetery Site #6
Individual Summary for Charlotte C. TEMPLE
Born 22 Oct 1816 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 28 Apr 1896 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: F
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
TEMPLE
CHARLOTTE C. TEMPLE
DAUGHTER OF
ROBERT & E.S. TEMPLE
OCT 22 1816
APRIL 28 1896
54 M ii. Jospeh Mayo (II) WATKINS.
55 M iii. Robert Bruce WATKINS.
56 M iv. John Q. WATKINS was born 27 Oct 1829 in Ampthill, Chesterfield County, VA. He died 15 Jul 1899 in
Ampthill, Chesterfield County, VA.
Watkins Cemetery Site #14
Individual Summary for John Q. WATKINS
Born 27 Oct 1829 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Died 15 Jul 1899 of Ampthill, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Buried Ampthill Cemetery, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Gender: M
GRAVESTONE_INSCRIPTION:
JOHN Q. WATKINS
BORN
OCT. 27. 1829.
DIED
JULY 15. 1899.
49. Henningham WATKINS (Joseph Mayo (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)).
Henningham married James LYONS.
They had the following children:
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57 F i. Sally LYONS.
Sally married William B. TALIAFERRO.
Fifth Generation
51. Edward Osborne WATKINS (Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla), Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry),
Henry (Jr.)) was born 6 Mar 1800/1801. He died 15 Nov 1858 in "Presqu'isle", Chesterfield, VA.
Edward Osborne Watkins was born 6 Mar 1800/01, Chesterfield, VA, occupation farmer, married 21 Sep 1820, in
Johnson's Spring, Goochland, VA, Harriet Tabb Trevillian, born 15 Feb 1801, Goochland?, VA, (daughter of Col. John
Trevillian and Mary Mayo) died 15 Nov 1858, "Presqu'isle", Chesterfield, VA, buried: Presqu'isle", Chesterfield, VA.
Edward died ? 1865, Chesterfield?, VA, Chesterfield, VA (now a wild bird refuge *)
* Presquile National Wildlife Refuge — This 1,329-acre natural area in southern Chesterfield is a James River oxbow
that became an island (Turkey Island) in 1934 when a navigational channel was cut across its narrow neck. The refuge
was established in 1952. Waterfowl and other wildlife are abundant. Limited deer hunting is allowed through a
drawing. Access is available by ferry off State Route 827. Information: (804) 458-7541
He took oath of allegiance to the Federal Govt. 17 May 1864 [Va. Gen. Vol 17 p. 253 ]Mayo family originated from
Wiltshire, England;
Watkins family sold the land to Dr. A. D. Williams who donated the island to the U.S. as a refuge in 1951. Mr. Wm
Randolph immigrated to Presque'Isle in 1660, living here many years and called it "Curles Neck" (Turkey Creek Island
Edward Osborne Watkins ( Robert, Benjamin, Benjamin, Henry, HENRY)
born 6 Mar 1800/01, Chesterfield, VA, occupation farmer, married 21 Sep 1820,
in Johnson's Spring, Goochland, VA, Harriet Tabb Trevillian, born 15 Feb 1801, Goochland?,
VA, (daughter of Col. John Trevillian and Mary Mayo) died 15 Nov 1858, "Presqu'isle",
Chesterfield, VA, buried: "Presqu'isle", Chesterfield, VA. Edward died ? 1865,
Chesterfield?, VA, buried: ?Presque'Isle?, Chesterfield?, VA. resided at "Presqu'isle",
Chesterfield, VA (now a wild bird refuge *)
* Presquile National Wildlife Refuge —
This 1,329-acre natural area in southern Chesterfield is a James River oxbow that became
an island (Turkey Island) in 1934 when a navigational channel was cut across its narrow
neck. The refuge was established in 1952. Waterfowl and other wildlife are abundant.
Limited deer hunting is allowed through a drawing. Access is available by ferry off
State Route 827. Information: (804) 458-7541 He took oath of allegiance to the Federal Govt.
17 May 1864 [Va. Gen. Vol 17 p. 253 ]Mayo family originated from Wiltshire, England;
Watkins family sold the land to Dr. A. D. Williams who donated the island to the U.S.
as a refuge in 1951. Mr. Wm Randolph immigrated to Presque'Isle in 1660, living here many
years and called it "Curles Neck" (Turkey Creek Island)
Harriet: Colonial Families of the U.S., p. 506; she resided before marriage at Fine Creek,
Cumberland, VA; Presque'Isle is now a game refuge on the James River. Her tombstone in 1993
reads "Harriet wife of E.O. Watkins and daughter of John & Mary Trevilian of Goochland died
at her residence in Presque Isle, Chesterfield Co. Nov. 15, 1858 aged 57 years and 9 months)
Edward married Harriet Tabb TREVILLIAN , daughter of Col. John TREVILLIAN and Mary MAYO. Harriet died 15
Nov 1858 in Presque Isle, Chesterfield Co., VA.
Harriet: Colonial Families of the U.S., p. 506; she resided before marriage at Fine Creek, Cumberland, VA;
Presque'Isle is now a game refuge on the James River. Her tombstone in 1993 reads "Harriet wife of E.O. Watkins and
daughter of John & Mary Trevilian of Goochland died at her residence in Presque Isle, Chesterfield Co. Nov. 15, 1858
aged 57 years and 9 months"
They had the following children:
+ 58 F i. Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" WATKINS was born 8 Sep 1820 and died 16 Jul 1855.
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59 M ii. Robert Henry WATKINS was born 1826/1827 in Chesterfield County, VA. He died in Tennessee.
Robert married Lucy ANDERSON of Tennessee.
60 F iii. Mary Jane WATKINS.
Martha Jane Watkins born 1828/29, died alive 1864, ?Chesterfield, VA, never married. Age 21 in
1850; took oath of Allegiance 28 Nov 1864 to the Federal Government.
+ 61 F iv. Ann Augusta WATKINS was born 1830/1831.
+ 62 M v. Edward Mayo WATKINS was born 1832 and died 1874.
63 F vi. Sarah "Sally" Osborne WATKINS was born c 1835/36 in Chesterfield County, VA. She died 18 Jun
1858 in Presque'Isle, Chesterfield, VA.
"Sally" Osborne Watkins, buried: Presque'Isle, Chesterfield, VA, no issue, Her tombstone in 1993
reads "Sallie O. May, wife of Dr. David H. May of Petersburg and daughter of E.O. & Harriet T.
Watkins, died at Presqu'Isle, Chesterfield Co. June 18 1858 aged 23 years"
Sarah married Dr. David MAY.
64 F vii. Harriet Trevillian WATKINS died May/Jun 1847 in Chesterfield County, VA.
52. Thomas B. (Jr.) WATKINS (Thomas Binford, Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)).
Thomas married Martha A. BELL, daughter of Robert BELL of Huntsville, AL and Martha (dau of Isham) WATKINS, on
26 May 1842 in Alabama. Martha was born 8 Jun 1820.
They had the following children:
65 F i. Alice Ragland WATKINS was born 16 Feb 1846.
66 F ii. Fannie WATKINS was born 9 Mar 1843.
67 F iii. Louisa Carline WATKINS was born 13 Jul 1844.
68 M iv. Thomas Benford WATKINS was born 7 Sep 1848.
Sixth Generation
58. Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" WATKINS (Edward Osborne, Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla), Benjamin (son of Ben &
Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 8 Sep 1820 in Presqu'isle", Chesterfield Co., VA. She died 16 Jul 1855
in "Pettygrove", Forest, Bedford Co., VA.
Mary Louise "Nannie""Sally" Watkins was born 9 Sep 1820, married 1 Dec 1837, in Presqu'isle, Chesterfield Co., Va,
Paulus Aurelius Clay, (son of Rev. Charles Green Clay and Editha Landon Davies) occupation Episcopalian minister.
Mary's Tombstone reads: "Mary Louisa, wife of P.A. Clay, on July 16, 1855, age 34, A dutiful daughter, A dedicated
wife, An affectionate mother A kind neighbor." Buried at Pettygrove (now Ivy Hill Golf Course 1996), near Forest,
Bedford, VA. Paulus was a minister of Manchester Parish, Chesterfield co., VA; sold Ivy Hall ca 1857 & moved to
Fredericksburg, then ca 1860/61 he moved to Richmond. Death date may be incorrect.
[Sources: John H. Stutesman, SOME WATKINS OF VA. & THEIR KIN]
Mary married Capt. Paulus Aurelius CLAY C.S.A., son of Rev. Charles Greene CLAY. Paulus was born 11 Oct 1807 in
Bedford County, VA. He died 18 Sep 1880 in Lynchburg, VA.
occupation Episcopalian minister, died 18 Sep 1880, Amherst Co.?, Lynchburg ?, Va., ? Capt. CSA ?.
They had the following children:
69 M i. Charles Edward CLAY C.S.A. was born 18 Nov 1838 in Bermuda, Bedford, VA. He died 18 Aug 1905
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in Elma, Washington.
Their eldest son, Charles Edward Clay, was a member of Wyoming’s first territorial legislature
and husband to Ogalla Sioux, Lulu Fingernail Woman. Clay was among the Wyoming legislators
who granted women the right to vote, hold office, and serve on juries — the first law of its kind in
the U.S.
Charles Edward Clay was born 18 Nov 1838, Bermuda, Bedford, Va, served on Wyo 1st
Legislature, married (1) Lulu Fingernail Woman, born Abt 1855, an Ogallala Sioux Indian, c
1867, in by Indian custom in Wyoming and they were divorced by Indian custom in Wyoming.
Lulu Fingernail Woman chose to leave her children with their white father and went to live with
her people. She died 14 Jul 1902, about age 58 years on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S.
Dakota. Lulu Fingernail Woman later had several other Indian husbands and had several children,
none of whom survived over the age of 21. None had issue and her son, Herman Catches the
Enemy died age 21. Her last husband was Roan Bear, a Lower Brule Indian. Lulu was buried in
the Indian Cemetery in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. D. She was orphaned at very young age;
said to have had a sister.
Charles E. Clay married (2) 19 Oct 1876, in Cheyenne, Wyo, Mary Agnes Abney, born Dec 1859,
MO, died 1904, Elma, Washington, buried: Elma Masonic cemetery, Elma, Washington, blk 63,
lot 4, daughter of John "Jackson" Abney who was b. KY.
Charles died 18 Aug 1905, Elma, Washington, buried: Elma Masonic cm, Elma, Washington, blk
63 lot 5. Served in the VA Confederate Southern Army. Kicked while arresting a drunk, died of
peritonitis.
Children by Lulu Fingernail Woman:
i Hattie Clay born c 6 Mar 1868, near Chugwater Creek, Wyo, a student, died 30 Apr 1880,
Cheyenne, Wyo, buried: lot 23 space A, Lakeview cemetery., Cheyenne, Wyo, consumption.
ii Johnnie Clay born 4 Oct 1870, Chugwater Creek, near Chugwater, Wyo, (born near Chimney
Rock, near creek), died 29 Jun 1875, 5 yrs 8 mos 25 ds - Wyo, buried: lot 23 space D,
Lakeview cemetery., Cheyenne, Wyo, has a tombstone.
iii Susie Clay born 1871.
iv Emma B Clay born 28 Feb 1873.
Children by Mary Agnes Abney:
v Maud Clay born 27 Sep 1879.
vi Mae (Mary, Margaret) Clay born 9 Feb 1877/78, Cheyenne, Wyoming, died 23 Aug 1881,
buried: Lakeview cemetery, Cheyenne, Wyoming, lot 23 grave C.
vii Beth (Laura) "Maude" Clay born 23 Jul 1882.
viii Charles E. Clay Jr born 2 Sep 1885.
Charles married Lulu Fingernail Woman an Ogalla Sioux.
70 F ii. Harriet Trevillian CLAY was born 28 Apr 1840 in Bedford County, VA. She died 29 Apr 1880 in
Gainsville, TX.
Harriet Trevillian Clay married 19 May 1870, George Anthony, an attorney at law, of Gainsville,
TX. Harriet died 29 Apr 1880, of yellow fever, no children.
+ 71 F iii. Alice Watkins CLAY was born 20 Mar 1842.
+ 72 F iv. Editha Davies CLAY was born 7 Feb 1845.
73 F v. Mary Ann Elizabeth "Nannie" CLAY was born 20 Jan 1847 in Bedford County, VA. She died 30 Jan
1940 in Cheyenne, WY.
Mary Ann Elizabeth "Nannie" Clay - 1876 Wyo. Pioneer, married 26 Jan 1881, in Cheyenne,
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Wyo, John Raven Steele, stockman, died 29 Sep 1891, Jacksonville, IL. - no issue.
74 F vi. Sally Osborne CLAY was born 29 Apr 1850. She died 5 Oct 1911 in Douglas, Converse, WY.
Sallie Osborne Clay married:
(1) 10 Jul 1878, in Va, divorced in Brandenburg, VT, 1886, William Button. Married...
(2) 6 Apr 1890, in Douglas, Wyo, Alvah Washington Ayres, born 28 Dec 1841, Luzern, now
Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania, occupation rancher; county official, died 13 Aug 1918, near
Douglas, Converse, Wyoming, buried: Douglas cemetery., Douglas, Converse, Wyoming, he
adopted A. Clement Button. Alvah owned Ayres Natural Bridge land near Douglas, Converse,
Wyoming and
his son gave the land to Wyoming. Ranched on the LaPrele; (1865 WY Pioneer)
Children by William Button:
+ 95. i Andrew Clement (Button) Ayres born 26 Aug 1886. Adopted by Alvah Ayres
75 F vii. Margaret Wells CLAY was born 21 Jun 1852 in Bedford County, VA. She died 19 Jun 1853 in Bedford
County, VA and was buried in "Pettygrove", Forest, Bedford Co., VA.
76 M viii. William Landon CLAY was born 28 Mar 1855 in Bedford County, VA. He died 17 Apr 1939 in
Cheyenne, WY and was buried in Evanston Cemetery, Evanston, WY.
"1875 Pioneer Wyo rancher, married 8 Nov 1898, in Richmond, Va.?, Anna (Annie) Trotter, of
Richmond, Virginia, died 18 Jul 1934, Wyoming, buried: Masonic section, Evanston cemetery,
Evanston, Wyoming. no children. 1st ranched near Chugwater.
61. Ann Augusta WATKINS (Edward Osborne, Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla), Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son
of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 1830/1831 in Chesterfield County, VA. She died in Lynchburg, VA.
Ann married "Waddy" SHELTON.
They had the following children:
77 i. (3 Children) SHELTON.
62. Edward Mayo WATKINS (Edward Osborne, Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla), Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin
(son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 1832 in Chesterfield County, VA. He died 1874 in Powhatan Co, VA.
Edward married Ann Fitzhugh LAY. Ann was born 1829. She died 1906.
They had the following children:
78 i. (3 Children) WATKINS.
Seventh Generation
71. Alice Watkins CLAY (Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" WATKINS, Edward Osborne, Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla),
Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 20 Mar 1842. She died in Virginia.
Alice married Capt. William Royal CLAIBORNE C.S.A., son of William Stirling CLAIBORNE and Cornelia ROANE.
William was born 7 May 1836. He died 1899 in Lynchburg, VA.
Planter, Lynchburg, VA
They had the following children:
79 M i. William Stirling (II) CLAIBORNE was born 11 Dec 1872.
+ 80 M ii. Thomas Aurelius CLAIBORNE was born 2 Dec 1875.
81 M iii. James Alexander CLAIBORNE was born about 1877. He died about 1881.
82 F iv. Mary Roane CLAIBORNE.
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Mary married John Gaynos (her cousin) CLAIBORNE of Danville, VA.
+ 83 M v. Charles Robert CLAIBORNE was born 2 Mar 1878.
72. Editha Davies CLAY (Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" WATKINS, Edward Osborne, Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla),
Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 7 Feb 1845.
Editha Davies Clay married (1) 18 May 1864, in Va., Henry Clay Thornton, died May-June 1865, plantation between
Lynchburg & Richmond, buried: Virginia,. She married (2) 20 Jun 1870, Ezekiel Henry Pugh.
Editha married (1) Henry Clay THORTON. Henry died May-June 1865.
They had the following children:
84 M i. Henry Clay (Jr.) THORTON was born 9 Jun 1865.
Editha also married (2) Ezekiel Henry PUGH.
They had the following children:
85 ii. (9 Children) PUGH.
ii Charles Pugh born 17 Feb 1872, died young.
iii Infant Pugh died at birth.
iv Inez Watkins Pugh born 1 Sep 1873, died 1878.
v Sallie Banks Pugh born 19 Oct 1875, married 2 Jan 1898, N L Adams.
vi Martha Jane "Mattie" Pugh born 3 Sep 1877, married 28 Aug 1895, Willie Bailey.
vii Inez Trevillian Pugh born 24 Jun 1881, married 22 Mar 1905, Willie R? Pugh.
viii Maude Anthony Pugh born 10 May 1883.
ix Editha Hannah Pugh born 8 Nov 1884, married 24 Dec 1903, Charles F Glenn.
x Erma Henry Pugh born 7 Dec 1886, never married.
Eighth Generation
80. Thomas Aurelius CLAIBORNE (Alice Watkins CLAY, Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" WATKINS, Edward Osborne,
Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla), Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 2 Dec 1875.
Thomas married Lucy REED.
They had the following children:
86 i. (3 Children) CLAIBORNE.
83. Charles Robert CLAIBORNE (Alice Watkins CLAY, Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" WATKINS, Edward Osborne,
Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla), Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane), Benjamin (son of Henry), Henry (Jr.)) was born 2 Mar 1878.
Charles married Mary SHINN.
They had the following children:
87 i. (3 Children) CLAIBORNE.
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Index
____ James (49S) ............................................................................. 14
Lulu Fingernail Woman an Ogalla Sioux (58S) ...................... 17 Sally (57)................................................................................. 15
ANDERSON MATTHEWS
Lucy of Tennessee (51S) ......................................................... 16 Edward (4S - m.1772) ............................................................... 7
BELL MAY
Martha A. (52S - b.1820) ........................................................ 16 Dr. David (51S) ...................................................................... 16
Robert of Huntsville, AL ( - m.1819) ...................................... 16 MAYO
BINFORD Mary ( - b.1767) ...................................................................... 15
Priscilla (21S) ............................................................................9 Mary (4S - m.1789)................................................................... 7
BUTLER OSBORNE
Elizabeth (3S - m.1720).............................................................5 Mary "Polly" (37S) ................................................................. 11
CARRINGTON PERKINS
Mary (28S - m.1781) ............................................................... 10 (3S) ........................................................................................... 5
CLAIBORNE PRIDE *
(3 Children) (86)...................................................................... 19 Elizabeth ( - b.1688).................................................................. 6
(3 Children) (87)...................................................................... 19 PUGH
Capt. William Royal C.S.A. (71S - b.1836) ............................ 18 (9 Children) (85) ..................................................................... 19
Charles Robert (83 - b.1878)................................................. 19 Ezekiel Henry (72S) ................................................................ 19
James Alexander (81 - b.1877) ................................................ 18 RAGLAND
John Gaynos (her cousin) of Danville, VA (71S) .................... 19 Nancy (39S - m.1795) ............................................................. 11
Mary Roane (82) ..................................................................... 19 REED
Thomas Aurelius (80 - b.1875)........................................ 18, 19 Lucy (80S) .............................................................................. 19
William Stirling () ................................................................... 18 RIDDLE
William Stirling (II) (79 - b.1872) ........................................... 18 Anna (21S - m.1785) ................................................................. 9
CLAY Thomas (4S - m.1773) .............................................................. 7
Alice Watkins (71 - b.1842) ............................................. 17, 18 ROANE
Capt. Paulus Aurelius C.S.A. (58S - b.1807)........................... 16 Cornelia () ............................................................................... 18
Charles Edward C.S.A. (69 - b.1838) ...................................... 17 SHELTON
Editha Davies (72 - b.1845) ............................................. 17, 19 "Waddy" (61S) ........................................................................ 18
Harriet Trevillian (70 - b.1840) ............................................... 17 (3 Children) (77) ..................................................................... 18
Margaret Wells (75 - b.1852) .................................................. 18 SHINN
Mary Ann Elizabeth "Nannie" (73 - b.1847) ........................... 17 Mary (83S) .............................................................................. 19
Rev. Charles Greene () ............................................................ 16 SMITH
Sally Osborne (74 - b.1850) .................................................... 18 Ann ( - b.1662).......................................................................... 5
William Landon (76 - b.1855) ................................................. 18 STANLEY
COX James (2S) ................................................................................. 3
Elizabeth (8S) ............................................................................9 John (2S) ................................................................................... 3
CRISPE/CREWS John F. (2S) ............................................................................... 4
Mary (1S - m.1716) ...................................................................2 TALIAFERRO
FARRAR William B. (49S) ..................................................................... 15
Mary (5S - m.1730) ...................................................................8 TEMPLE
GRAY Virginia Carter (43S) .............................................................. 13
John (4S - m.1772) ....................................................................7 THORTON
HUTCHENS Henry Clay (72S - d.1865) ...................................................... 19
Catherine (9)..............................................................................3 Henry Clay (Jr.) (84 - b.1865) ................................................. 19
Martha (11 - b.1719) .................................................................3 TRABUE
Mary (10) ..................................................................................3 Judith (7S - m.1735).................................................................. 8
Nicholas (2S) .............................................................................2 TREVILLIAN
Strangeman (8 - b.1707) ...................................................... 3, 8 Col. John () ............................................................................. 15
Thomas (36) ..............................................................................9 Harriet Tabb (51S - d.1858) .................................................... 15
JOHNSON WALKER
Ashley (4S - m.1751) ................................................................7 Asaph (7S) ................................................................................ 8
Elijah (21S - b.1747) .................................................................9 WATKINS
Gerald (4S - m.1761) .................................................................7 "Polly" (48) ............................................................................. 10
Jesse (4S - m.1751) ...................................................................7 (3 Children) (78) ..................................................................... 18
John (4S - m.1754) ....................................................................7 Alice Ragland (65 - b.1846) .................................................... 16
William (21S - m.1795).............................................................9 Ann Augusta (61 - b.1830) .............................................. 16, 18
LAY Benjamin (son of Ben & Jane) of Goochland (VA) (21 -
Ann Fitzhugh (62S - b.1829) ................................................... 18 b.1729)............................................................................. 7, 9
LYONS Benjamin (son of Ben & Priscilla) (38 - m.1785) ..................... 9
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Benjamin (son of Henry) of "Jenitoe" (4 - b.1698) .......... 2, 6 Jospeh Mayo (II) (54) ............................................................. 14
Benjamin (son of Joseph Mayo) (45) ...................................... 10 Joyce (dau of John) (19)............................................................ 6
Benjamin (son of Joseph) (33)...................................................8 Judith (23 - b.1734) ................................................................... 7
Benjamin (son of Stephen) (34).................................................8 Judith (35 - b.1742) ................................................................... 8
Constance (17)...........................................................................5 Judith Eveline (43 - b.1794) ............................................ 10, 11
David (12) .................................................................................5 Louisa Carline (67 - b.1844) ................................................... 16
Edith (dau of Ben & Jane) (26 - b.1741) ...................................7 Lucy (dau of John) (16) ............................................................ 5
Edward Mayo (62 - b.1832) ............................................ 16, 18 Lydia (dau. of Ben & Jane) (24 - b.1736) ................................. 7
Edward Osborne (51 - b.1800)........................................ 11, 15 Martha (dau of Isham) ( - b.1798) ........................................... 16
Elizabeth "Betsy" (dau of Ben & Priscilla) (40 - m.1793) .........9 Mary "Polly" (dau of Ben & Priscilla) (42 - m.1795) ............... 9
Elizabeth (dau of John) (18) ......................................................6 Mary (2 - b.1682) ..................................................................... 2
Elizabeth (dau of Joseph & Mary Carrington) (50) ................. 10 Mary (dau. of Ben & Jane) (22 - b.1731) .................................. 7
Elizabeth (dau. of Ben & Jane) (20 - b.1727) ............................7 Mary Jane (60) ........................................................................ 16
Elvira (44) ............................................................................... 10 Mary Louise "Nannie" or "Sally" (58 - b.1820) ................. 16
Fannie (66 - b.1843) ................................................................ 16 Nathaniel (son of John/g-son Henry) (15) ................................. 5
Francis (son of Joseph) (30) ......................................................8 Robert (son of Ben & Priscilla) (37)................................. 9, 10
Harriet Trevillian (64 - d.1847) ............................................... 16 Robert Bruce (55) ................................................................... 14
Henningham (49) ............................................................. 10, 14 Robert Henry (59 - b.1826) ..................................................... 16
Henry (III) (6 - b.1702) .............................................................2 Sarah "Sally" (dau of Ben & Priscilla) (41) .............................. 9
Henry (Jr.) (1 - b.1660)..............................................................1 Sarah "Sally" Osborne (63 - b.1835) ....................................... 16
Henry Carrington (53 - b.1821) ............................................... 12 Stephen (son of Henry) (7 - b.1704) ................................... 2, 8
Jane (dau of Ben & Jane) (25 - b.1738) .....................................7 Stephen (son of Joseph) (31) ..................................................... 8
Jean/Jane (4S - b.1708)..............................................................6 Susannah (dau of Ben & Jane) (27 - b.1744) ............................ 7
John (Jr.) (g-son Henry) (14) .....................................................5 THOMAS "of Swift Creek" * ( - b.1672) ................................. 6
John (son of Henry) ("the tray-maker") (3 - b.1695) ....... 2, 4 Thomas (son of Ben & Jane) of Goochland (VA) (29 - b.1750)7
John E. of Ampthill (43S - b.1789) ......................................... 11 Thomas B. (Jr.) (52 - m.1842)......................................... 11, 16
John Q. (56 - b.1829)............................................................... 14 Thomas Benford (68 - b.1848) ................................................ 16
Joseph (Jr) (32) ..........................................................................8 Thomas Binford (39 - m.1795) ......................................... 9, 11
Joseph (son of Henry) of Chesterfield (5 - b.1700) ............ 2, 7 Thomas P. (son of Joseph Mayo) (47) .................................... 10
Joseph Mayo (Jr.) (46)............................................................. 10 WOODSON
Joseph Mayo (son of Ben & Jane) of Goochland (VA) (28 - Obadiah (3S - b.1712) ............................................................... 5
b.1747) ............................................................................. 7, 9 Richard ( - b.1662) .................................................................... 5
Joshua/Isiah (13) .......................................................................5
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