1. | James Watkins was born Est 1770, Surry Co., North Carolina; died Yes, date unknown. Notes:
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1755 James, Sr. May 15 Rowan Co. DB 3, p196 James Watkins, Sr., sold to Joseph Cloud Sr. for L45 Va money,
& 150A on N side Dan R. Richard (C) Crunk, Elias Brock, Mary Crunk. Phoebe Watkins also signs. Phoebe Prvd April 1756. "Abstracts of the Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina 1753-1785, p15, Vols 1-10" Jo White Linn. (Is Phoebe wife of James Watkins?)
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the above property formerly owned by James Watkins, Sr., was sold by Joseph Cloud, Sr., Bk.I, p.32, 10 Mar 1774, to Isaac Cloud & Jason Cloud "... my mill and improvements on Peters Crk for L 100." Wit. Joseph Cloud, Jr., John Landford. Rec. Nov. Ct. 1774. Surry Co., NC, Wills 1771-1827. Annotated Genealogical Abstracts by Jo White Linn. Surry Co., NC, Will Abstracts.
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SURRY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WILLS 1771-1827 by Jo White Linn pg. 6 I:32. 10 Mar 1774 Bill of sale from Joseph Cloud, Sr. to Isaac Cloud & Jason Cloud my mill & improvements on Peters Crk for L100. Wit: Joseph Cloud, Jr., John Lankford. Rec. Nov. Ct. 1774. [Note: RCDB 3:196, 15 May 1755, Joseph Cloud bought 150 A on S side of Dan R from James Watkins, Sr.
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James married Phoebe Mrs. James Watkins. Phoebe was born Est 1770, North Carolina; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- William D. Watkins was born 25 Jan 1803, Anson County, North Carolina; died 21 Jul 1878, Stanly County, North Carolina; was buried , Wall-Almond Cemetery, Stanly County, North Carolina.
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