WATKINS Family prior to 1800 (General)

by AllynMD , Saturday, January 09, 2010, 14:55 (5507 days ago)

I’m seeking help with my WATKINS ancestors to help me break down my brick wall. On the 1841 census my 3 x grt.grandfather, Abel Wood WATKINS, was the Keeper of the Prison in St. Briavel:

Abel Wood (60)
Jane (60) - wife
Jane (30) - daughter
Susanna (20) - daughter
John (25) – son

The Staunton Parish records show Abel Wood was born to John & Susannah and baptised on 16 Apr 1780. Other probable siblings baptized at the same chapel are:

Mary - Bapt. 15 Mar 1761
Hannah - Bapt. 12 Feb 1769
Elizabeth - Bapt. 17 Dec 1771
Hesther - Bapt. 23 May 1774

From the available records John WATKINS and Susannah STEPHENS (married 20 Jun1754 in English Bicknol) appear to be the only possible match in the area.

Is anybody else reseaching this line who can confirm my theory, or offer any other information that may be helpful? Prior to this period I have some well resourced information that I am willing to discuss and share with interested persons.

Fingers crossed,
Allyn.