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    James Burton Watkins

    Male 1906 - 1988  (82 years)


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    • Name James Burton Watkins  [1
      Born 19 Sep 1906  Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
      Gender Male 
      Died 12 Dec 1988  Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
      Buried Purley United Methodist Church (Purley, Caswell County, North Carolina) Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
      Notes 
      • James Burton Watkins (1906-1998)

        Dailey School 1919

        Watkins Reunion c.1939

        (for larger image, click on photograph, then click "Actions/View all Sizes")
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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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      Person ID I39704  Devin Timber
      Last Modified 17 Jan 2012 

      Father Daniel Gunn Watkins,   b. 25 Sep 1857, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Jan 1937  (Age 79 years) 
      Relationship Natural 
      Mother Lydia Ann Powell,   b. 13 Apr 1865, Blanch, Caswell County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 02 May 1960  (Age 95 years) 
      Relationship Natural 
      Married Abt 1883 
      Family ID F6215  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

      Family Annie Maude Abell,   b. 05 Jul 1914, Georgia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 01 Oct 1992, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
      Children 
       1. Barbara Faye Watkins,   b. 20 Oct 1939,   d. 27 Mar 1996  (Age 56 years)  [Natural]
      Family ID F15139  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    • Sources 
      1. Details: Gravestone at Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North Carolina).