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Edna Earl Watkins

Female 1885 - 1988  (103 years)


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  1. 1.  Edna Earl Watkins was born 27 Feb 1885, Danville, Virginia; died 21 Oct 1988, Cobb County, Georgia; was buried , New Hope United Methodist Church Caswell County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Edna Earl Watkins (1855-1988)

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    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

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    Teacher

    Oldest of twelve children. Moved to Caswell County in 1889
    when her parents returned to the family farm in Blanch,
    North Carolina. See: The Heritage of Caswell County,
    North Carolina
    , Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
    380-381 (Article #486 "Edna Watkins Mebane" by Elizabeth
    Moore Upchurch).
    _____________

    The Association [Caswell County Historical Association] is
    most grateful to those who contributed to the furnishing of
    the Jailer's Quarters. Especially appealing was the Mebane
    collection of handmade and decorated baby-garments and
    other age costumes as well. The most outstanding article
    shown in the Children's Room was Mrs. Mebane's flannel
    petticoat. Obviously it is a genuine antique because the
    owner, Edna Watkins Mebane, is 101.

    Source: Caswell County Historical Association
    Newsletter
    , Volume IX, Number 4 (October 1986).

    Source: 1900 US Census (Danville Township, Caswell County,
    North Carolina).
    _______________

    Name: Watkins, Edna Earl
    City: Blanche
    County: Caswell
    State: NC
    Year: 1914
    Class: Class of 1903
    School: Louisburg College
    ______________

    1900 US Census
    Name: Edna E Watkins
    Home in 1900: Dan River, Caswell, North Carolina
    Age: 15
    Estimated birth year: abt 1885
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Race: White
    Relationship to head-of-house: Daughter
    Source: The Heritage of Caswell County, North
    Carolina
    , Jeannine D. Whitlow, Editor (1985) at
    560-561 (The Henry Thomas Watkins Family by Cary King
    Watkins)

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Edna E Watkins
    Age in 1910: 25
    Estimated birth year: abt 1885
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Father's Name: Daniel G Watkins
    Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
    Mother's Name: Lydia A Watkins
    Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina
    Home in 1910: Dan River, Caswell, North Carolina
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    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

    1920 United States Federal Census (unconfirmed)
    Name: Edna E Watkins
    Home in 1920: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
    Age: 34
    Estimated birth year: abt 1886
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Relation to Head of House: Lodger
    Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
    Mother's Birth Place: North Carolina
    Marital Status: Single
    Race: White
    Sex: Female
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members: Name Age
    Wilhemina Tulloss 26 [36]
    Frank Tulloss 19
    Edna E Watkins 34
    Margaret L Watkins 22 [32]
    Katherine Tulloss 24 [26]

    Death Record
    Name: Edna W. Mebane
    SSN: 242-50-8691
    Last Residence: 27379 Yanceyville, Caswell, North
    Carolina, United States of America
    Born: 27 Feb 1885
    Died: Oct 1988
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (1951-1952 )
    Source: Social Security Administration. Social Security
    Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.,
    2006

    Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
    Name: Edna E Mebane
    Death Date: 21 Oct 1988
    County of Death: Cobb
    Gender: F (Female)
    Race: White
    Age: 101 years
    County of Residence: Cobb
    Certificate: 039231
    Date Filed: 2 Nov 1988

    She died in Georgia where she was living with her daughter.
    _______________



    !NAME:Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at New
    Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina)., Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at
    New Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina).

    !BIRTH:Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at New
    Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina)., Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at
    New Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina).

    !DEATH:Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at New
    Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina)., Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at
    New Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina).

    !BURIAL:Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at New
    Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina)., Details: Gravestone of Edna Watkins Mebane at
    New Hope United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North
    Carolina).

    Edna married Giles Mebane 14 Oct 1920. Giles was born 8 Jul 1880, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina; died 30 Nov 1969; was buried , New Hope United Methodist Church Caswell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]