John E. Watkins was born on 12 May 1882 in Pennsylvania, United States, son of Evan Watkins (1850–1887) and Caroline Josephine McFarland (about 1856–about 1888).
John and Emma McReady were married in June of 1902 in Lawrence, Pennsylvania.[1]
In the 1920 census John (age 37) was the widowed head of household in Lawrence, Pennsylvania.[2]
Name
Sex
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
John Watkins
M
37
Widowed
Head
Pennsylvania
Russel Watkins
M
17
Single
Son
Pennsylvania
Burton Watkins
M
15
Single
Son
Pennsylvania
John Watkins
M
13
Single
Son
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Watkins
F
11
Single
Daughter
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Watkins
M
9
Single
Son
Pennsylvania
Jennie Watkins
F
7
Single
Daughter
Pennsylvania
Loring Watkins
M
3
Single
Son
Pennsylvania
Charles Watkins
M
1
Single
Son
Pennsylvania
John was in a military record in Beaver, Pennsylvania.[3]
John died in Feb 1966 in Ellport, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, aged 83.
Research Notes
Note: Social Security Number: 172-12-8220
The state listed in the birth locality field
is where the Social Security Number was issued.
The zip code listed in the death locality field
is the last place of residence.
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 16117
Ellport, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Ellwood City, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Need to check Ellwood City Cemeteries for John Watkins and see if can locate wife Emma nearby.
Found family with John (head) 37 and no wife in 1920 Census for Wayne Township, Lawrence County PA. Census taken on Jan 23/24 1920 for ED 125, p. 17a, T625_1586 (eight children from 17mos to 17 years)
Text: See "Marriage Notes" for Caroline Josephine McFarland and Evan Watkins
Note: [Hoch Book.FTW]
From Paul Watkins:
Evening Republican (Meadville PA)
October 20, 1877
WATKINS - MCFARLAND - In Titusville, October 9, 1877, at the residence of the bride's parents on Washington Street, by Rev C.E. Tucker, pastor of the Universalist Church. Mr Evan Watkins and Miss Josie C McFarland, both of Titusville.
Source:
Title: Appointment of Frank W. Mills as Guardian of minor children of Evan Watkins - sent by Paul Watkins
Source:
Title: Evening Republican (Meadville, PA), October 20, 1877 - Marriage announcement for Caroline J. McFarland & E. Watkins - fr
↑1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 47; Digital film/folder number: 004968632; FHL microfilm: 1821586; Image number: 1178; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03262-1
FamilySearch Record: M6YC-WX9 (accessed 4 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RND-SF6
John Watkins (37), widowed head of household in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
↑Military:
"U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951 Ancestry Sharing Link (free access) Ancestry Record 1002 #3252706 ($, accessed 4 December 2023)
Name: John Evan Watkins; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 18 May 1882; Birth Place: East Brady, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Place: Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA; Military Draft Date: 1942; Next of Kin: S. L Ven Horn.
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