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     John Watkins married Callie Hicks.

     John Norman Watkins was born on 5 May 1927 at Granville, Licking Co. (probably), OH. He was the son of Earl P. Watkins and Naomi Ann Bader.

     John William Watkins was born on 23 February 1838 at Tennessee 1870 census shows age 34, 1880 shows 41.² He was the son of (?) Watkins. John William Watkins married Nancy Elizabeth Tallman, daughter of Henton Tallman and Amanda M. Thompson, after 27 July 1860 at Delaware Co. (probably), OH. John William Watkins died on 22 September 1899 at Delaware Co., OH, at age 61 Dates from headstone per findagrave.com memorial #64234458. He was buried in September 1899 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH.

     Joyce Watkins was born on 5 September 1730. She was the daughter of John Watkins and Elizabeth Sullivan. Joyce Watkins married William Thomas Sr. circa 1756. Joyce Watkins died on 3 March 1829 at Pittsylvania Co., VA, at age 98.

     Leila Watkins was born on 6 October 1861 at Glenrock Twp., Nemaha Co., NE. She was the daughter of David Watkins and Elizabeth McGrew. Leila Watkins married Dr. Franklin Hunt Broyles, son of Andrew Coffee Broyles and Louisa Ann Eliza Hunt, on 2 November 1887 at Glenrock, Nemaha Co., NE. Leila Watkins died on 9 November 1945 at Conception, Nodaway Co., MO, at age 84 OBITUARY - Bethany Republican Clipper, Nov 1945

PEACEFUL DEATH TO MRS. F. H. BROYLES
Sudden end came Friday while enroute to visit in Nebraska
Mother of Three Doctors
Memorial Services Held Yesterday at Bethany Christian Church;
Burial Beside Husband at Auburn, Nebr.
A distinct shock to the family, relatives and friends of Mrs. F. H. Broyles was the news of her death, which occurred suddenly last Friday morning about 10:00 o'clock, while she was en route to Auburn, Nebr., to visit her sister Mrs. Charlene Ramsey. George Jennings of Bethany was driving her car, when a few miles from Stanberry, he became aware she was resting her head on the back of the seat, which he had seen her do other times when driving for her. Later, however, he noticed she was unusually pale and whe he spoke to her, she did not answer. He rushed to a nearby farm house, the home of Perry Walters in Nodaway county, and called for a doctor and ambulance to come from Stanberry. No doctor was available at that time and the ambulance did not arrive until after 11:00 o'clock. Death came very soon after Jennings noticed her condition, as he reported she never spoke and only once was there a slight movement of the head. The coroner was called from Maryville and he certified her death was from a heart attack.
Jennings called the older son Dr. Glen H. Broyles of Kansas City, who instructed him to have the body returned to Bethany to the S. M. Haas funeral home.
Another son Major Watkins A. Broyles, M. D., with Mrs. Broyles, was stranded at Flagstaff, Ariz., following serious car trouble while en route home from California, where the major was recently discharged from the Army. They were notified there of his mother's death and arrived Monday night by train in Kansas City and were brought on to Bethany.
A daughter Dr. Elizabeth Broyles, house physician at Wellesley College, Boston, Mass., was summoned and arrived Saturday, in company with her niece Mrs. James Stout (Frances Broyles) and Dr. Stout from St. Louis. Dr. and Mrs. Glen Broyles came as soon as possible after receiving the message.
Native of Nebraska
Mrs. Broyles, the former Miss Leila Watkins, was a daughter of David and Elizabeth (McGrew) Watkins. She was born Oct. 6, 1861 in Nemaha County Nebr., and was aged 85 years, one month and four days at the time of her death. She came to Bethany with her late husband, Dr. F. H. Broyles, in 1900, and had continuously made her home in this city. Dr. Broyles died eight years ago, and since then she has retained her home here, with Mrs. Lillie Jennings, who had been with the Broyles family for many years. She also enjoyed the company of her daughter Dr. Elizabeth during the summer months.
Helped Less Fortunate
Mrs. Broyles lived full and active years for her family, for her church, and for the community. Always generous to the less fortunate, she was addicted to no affectations or ostentation, and in her refined, kind way, made the path much easier for those less fortunate than herself. She was never found wavering in her convictions of right and wrong, and the benefits bestowed to her church, benefactors, and community have builded her a lasting memorial.
Funeral Services
Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Christian church, with Huell Warren, pastor, officiating. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Messrs. W. H. Haas and L. E. Cassidy and Mesdames H. C. Shroyer and Raleigh Bartlett who sang "Rock of Ages" and " In the Garden." Mrs. Shroyer also sang "Goin' Home."
The funeral party left following the service for Auburn, Nebr., where interment was made yesterday afternoon beside the last resting place of her husband.


She was buried in November 1945 at Sheridan Cemetery, Auburn, Nemaha Co., NE.

     Lucy Watkins was the daughter of John Watkins and Elizabeth Sullivan. Lucy Watkins married (?) Perkins before 1743.

     Malinda Watkins was born on 29 November 1861 at Montgomery Co., OH. She married John Weller. Malinda Watkins died on 26 July 1950 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 88. She was buried in July 1950 at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #66172009.

     Marcus Orlen Watkins was born on 31 July 1820 at Bradford Co., PA.¹ He married Lovina Jones on 30 September 1856. Marcus Orlen Watkins died on 25 June 1896 at Marion Co., OH, at age 75. He was buried in June 1896 at Fairview Cemetery, La Rue, Marion Co., OH.

     Mary K. Watkins was born in May 1862 at Marion Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Marcus Orlen Watkins and Lovina Jones.² Mary K. Watkins married John Garland Berry, son of Jacob Berry and Hannah Long, circa 1885, Three children born to the marriage, all living as of 1900 census.¹ Mary K. Watkins died in 1948.

     Mattie Watkins was born in November 1858 at Texas.¹ She married (?) Austin. Mattie Watkins married Joseph Hobbs, son of Amory Oliver Hobbs and Rhoda Ann Stringfield, circa 1889, 6 children born to Mattie, 5 living as of the 1900 cenus. The son "Lbee" (probably L. B.) appears to be the only living child born to the marriage with Joseph Hobbs.¹

     Miriam J. Watkins was born circa 1925 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Martin Watkins and Jessie Elizabeth Cannon.¹

     Mollie Watkins was born in July 1884 at WV.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Francis Watkins and Martha Frances Conrad.¹

     Nancy Watkins was born on 8 June 1792 at Halifax Co., VA. She married John Watkins Thomas, son of Philip Thomas and Judith Bolton. Nancy Watkins died on 23 May 1872 at Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, at age 79. She was buried in May 1872 at Leatherwood Plantation, Martinsville, Henry Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 84354366.

     Nancy Watkins was born on 11 February 1942 at McDowell Co., NC. She was the daughter of James Edward Watkins and Hazel Bell Sisk. Nancy Watkins was educated; four years of college, per death record. She married Michael Herman Roebuck. Nancy Watkins began military service U.S. Navy. She died on 10 November 2001 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 59. She was buried in November 2001 at Raleigh National Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.

     Nathaniel Watkins was the son of John Watkins and Elizabeth Sullivan.

     Nina May Watkins was born in June 1877 at Delaware, Delaware Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of John William Watkins and Nancy Elizabeth Tallman.¹ Nina May Watkins lived in June 1900 at 242 Liberty Street, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH, in brother George's household.² She lived in April 1910 at North Liberty Street, Delaware, Delaware Co., OH, in brother George's household, unmarried.³

     Patricia A. Watkins was born circa 1923 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Martin Watkins and Jessie Elizabeth Cannon.¹

     Rachel Watkins married David Gilmore, son of Alexander Gilmore and Milly Mudd, on 12 August 1856 at Grayson Co., KY.

     Rebecca Watkins was born on 1 October 1908 at New Straitsville, Perry Co., OH. She was the daughter of Thomas Watkins and Rosa Clippinger. Rebecca Watkins married Frank George Cunningham on 4 October 1931 at Perry Co., OH. Rebecca Watkins died on 7 November 1968 at Pinellas Co., FL, at age 60

Obituary – Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida; Saturday, 9 NOV 1968, page 21 (Newspapers.com):

CUNNINGHAM – Rebecca W., 60, of 8669 91st Ter. N, Largo, died Thursday (Nov. 7, 1968).

Born in New Straitsville, Ohio, here eight years from Butler, Pa. Sales auditor for a department store. Member of the Northside Baptist Church; also Lakeview Baptist Church in Miami and the Little Rebecca Lodge in Miami.

Survived by her husband Frank G; her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Watkins, Moxahala, Ohio, three daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Oesterling, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Geibel, both of Butler, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Mills, Seminole, Fla; a brother, William Watkins, Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Rees, Columbus, Mrs. Wilma West, Corning, Ohio; ten grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Sunday (Nov. 10) at 2 p.m. at the C. E. Prevatt Funeral Home, 6100 Park Blvd., with Rev. Ralph Rowan officiating. Visiting hours Saturday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.

     Robert Cunningham Watkins married Eleanor Lewis Reamey, daughter of Henry Dupuy Reamey and Elsie Marian Gravely, on 6 June 1925 at Yanceyville, Caswell Co., NC.

     Robert D. Watkins was born circa June 1917 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Harry Martin Watkins and Jessie Elizabeth Cannon.¹ Robert D. Watkins began military service on 17 November 1941 at Ft. Hayes, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Enlisted.

     Samuel Watkins was born in November 1880 at WV.¹ He was the son of Charles Francis Watkins and Martha Frances Conrad.¹

     Sarah E. Watkins was born on 16 December 1833 at Logan Co., KY. She married William Church Price on 6 October 1864 at Logan Co., KY. Sarah E. Watkins died on 3 April 1907 at age 73. She was buried in April 1907 at Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Logan Co., KY, Findagrave #88276295.

     Shirley V. Watkins was born circa July 1926 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Martin Watkins and Jessie Elizabeth Cannon.¹

     Thomas Watkins was born on 20 July 1881 at Perry Co., OH; son of David and Rebecca (Green) Watkins. He married Rosa Clippinger, daughter of Charles B. Clippinger and Jane Ramage, on 2 June 1907 at Guernsey Co., OH. Thomas Watkins died on 1 October 1973 at Perry Co., OH, at age 92.

     Virgil Wayne Watkins was born on 27 October 1916 at Illinois. He was the son of Asa E. Watkins and Edith Mae Skaggs.¹ Virgil Wayne Watkins married Helen Louise Colson, daughter of Halac R. Colson and Jessie Caroline Larimore, on 21 September 1940 at Davenport, Scott Co., IA. Virgil Wayne Watkins died on 26 June 2007 at Illinois at age 90 Obituary (findagrave.com):

PEKIN ~ Virgil Wayne Watkins, 90, 1520 El Camino Drive, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Pekin Manor. He was formerly of 402 South East Avenue in Manito.

Born October 27, 1916 in Chandlerville to Asa E. and Edith May (Ishmael) Watkins, he married Helen Louise Colson on September 21, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa. She died October 7, 2001 in Hopedale. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, one sister (Edith Miller), and five brothers (Harold, Delbert, Robert, Orville, and Raymond Watkins).

Surviving are one daughter, Lynda J. Dudley of Pekin; one son, Michael W. (Danielle) Watkins of Pekin; twelve grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gary L. (Martha) Watkins of Manito and Wilbert (Catherine) Watkins of Lansing.

Virgil worked for Hart-Carter Company in Peoria from 1937 to 1951 as a tool and die maker. He then worked at Mount Hawley Manufacturing in Peoria from 1951 to 1965 as plant manager. He last worked for International Harvester in Canton from 1966 until retiring in 1979 from planning and research.

A mason since 1946, he was a member of Ipava Lodge #213 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

Virgil enjoyed fishing and hunting.

His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Gary L. Ford will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Friday at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, where Masonic rites will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

He was buried in June 2007 at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 20176195.

     William D. Watkins was born on 3 January 1920 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Harry Martin Watkins and Jessie Elizabeth Cannon.¹ William D. Watkins began military service on 13 December 1943 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Enlisted. He died on 6 March 1995 at Bay Co., FL, at age 75 Dates per SSDI, last residence Panama City.

     William P. Watkins was born circa 1896 at Oklahoma.¹ He married Gussie Barnes circa 1924.¹

     Wilma Watkins was born on 21 May 1918 at New Straitsville, Perry Co., OH. She was the daughter of Thomas Watkins and Rosa Clippinger. Wilma Watkins married Carl Samuel Hettich on 31 October 1937 at Perry Co., OH; Carl remarried to Betty Jean (Pickett) Garzone on 4 SEP 1965 at Sparta, NC, and divorced from her in 1968.

     Zelma Louise Watkins was born on 6 September 1909 at Missouri.¹ She married John W. Hale circa 1928, Zelma and John Hale were separated by April, 1940 when she was living at St. James and working as a waitress, with daughters Cordelia and Bonnie.^1,2 Zelma Louise Watkins died on 6 December 2009 at age 100. She was buried in December 2009 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #62148935.