James Burton Watkins

Notes:

James Burton Watkins (1906-1998)

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First Photograph: Dailey School 1919

This old picture is of the Dailey School, which was
originally located adjoining the J. H. Dailey Farm 1.5
miles west of Blanch [Caswell County, North Carolina]. The
picture was take in 1919. Those shown in the picture are
(front row, left to right) Ruth Hyler, Garnet Powell, Ralph
Harrison, Frank Powell, Jeanette Harrelson Mobley
(deceased), Ardie Hyler, John Harrelson, and Charlie Hyler.

Second row: Fannie Harrelson, James Watkins, Evelyn Bradner
Moorefield, Rebecca Moore (deceased), and Claude Hyler.

In the rear is Miss Fannie Sue Wilson, teacher.

The old picture was contributed by Mr. I. G. Dailey of
Blanch, who also presented a letter dated February 17,
1919, which wa written to Miss Wilson from M. J. H. Dailey,
member of the school committee. The letter is as follows:
"Dear Miss Wilson, I saw Mr. Watkins this morning and he
said the thought you would take this school. If you will
take it, we would be glad to have you teach for us. Signed,
J. H. Dailey."
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Second Photograph: Group Photograph: Watkins Reunion c.1939

Watkins Family Reunion at Dan Valley Farm c.1939

Foreground: Lydia Ann Watkins, Spot Watkins (dog)

Seated: Dan Patterson, Edna Mebane, Lydia Watkins, Lucille
Watkins, Salie Patterson, Dan Simmons, Beth Simmons

Standing: Dee Gee Watkins, Cary Watkins, Katherine Mebane,
Jack Patterson, Mabel Watkins, Henry Watkins, James Watkins

North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000
Name: James Burton Watkins
Date of Birth: 19 Sep 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth County: Caswell
Parent1 Name: Daniel Gunn Watkins
Parent2 Name: Lydia Ann Powell
Roll Number: B_C020_68001
Volume: 7
Page: 159

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: James B Watkins
Age in 1910: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Daniel G
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Lydia A
Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1910: Dan River, Caswell, North Carolina
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Daniel G Watkins 52
Lydia A Watkins 45
Edna E Watkins 25
Welbur L Watkins 24
Loucille N Watkins 20
Henry T Watkins 18
Katie C Watkins 16
Dee G Watkins 14
Maggie E Watkins 13
Sallie A Watkins 11
Elizabeth Watkins 9
Mabel Watkins 6
James B Watkins 3

North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004
Name: James Burton Watkins
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Social Security Number: 237092405
Father's Last Name: Watkins
Age: 82
Date of Birth: 19 Sep 1906
Birth Location: North Carolina
Birth State: North Carolina
Residence County: Caswell
Residence State: North Carolina
Date of Death: 12 Dec 1988
Death State: Virginia
institution: General Hospital
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial out of state
Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina
Deaths, 1988-92

See: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
Carolina, Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
560-561 (The Henry Thomas Watkins Family by Cary King
Watkins).
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!NAME:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church
(Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details: Gravestone at
Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
Carolina).

!BIRTH:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist
Church (Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell
County, North Carolina).

!DEATH:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist
Church (Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell
County, North Carolina).

!BURIAL:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist
Church (Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell
County, North Carolina).

James married Annie Maude Abell. Annie was born 5 Jul 1914, Georgia; died 1 Oct 1992, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina; was buried , Purley United Methodist Church (Purley, Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She is placed here totally in reliance upon her proximity
in the Purley United Methodist Church cemetery and the
reasonableness of the life dates. Researchers should
proceed with care.

!NAME:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church
(Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details: Gravestone at
Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
Carolina).

!BIRTH:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist
Church (Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell
County, North Carolina).

!DEATH:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist
Church (Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell
County, North Carolina).

!BURIAL:Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist
Church (Caswell County, North Carolina)., Details:
Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell
County, North Carolina).