William Washburn1

b. 13 November 1780
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton
Father*Isaac Washburn1 b. 1 Feb 1755, d. 3 Nov 1832
Mother*Mary "Polly" Phillips1 b. c 1760, d. 7 Jun 1785
Birth*13 November 1780William Washburn was born on 13 November 1780 in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.1 

Citations

  1. [S979] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, Children recorded in Taunton, Bristol County, page 84; page contains separate lists of the birth dates, and some deaths, of the children of each of the three wives of Isaac Washburn: Polly, Eunice and Betsey. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988.

William Washburn1,2

b. 16 February 1686
Father*John Washburn2,3 b. c 1646
Mother*Rebeckah Lapham2
Birth*16 February 1686William Washburn was born on 16 February 1686 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County.3,2 
(Grantor) Quitclaim Deed11 April 1724 On 11 April 1724, acknowledged in June 1731 by all three, Abigail (Washburn) Leonard, Josiah Washburn and William Washburn, all of Bridgewater, quitclaimed to their brother John Washburn.1 

Citations

  1. [S896] Revised by Robert S. Wakefield, Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 15, James Chilton and Richard More. Note: Volume 2, Parts I and II (1975), Chilton and More, were revised and replaced in 1997 by this Volume 15, Chilton and More. (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1997), Person# 58, Josiah Leonard, pages 58-59. Hereinafter cited as James Chilton and Richard More of the Mayflower (Five).
  2. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Washburn, pages 322-333. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Births, Volume I, page 337. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Deacon Robert Waterman1

d. 9 September 1761
Marriage*He married Martha __?__
Death*9 September 1761He died on 9 September 1761 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Family

Martha __?__
Child 1.Susanna Waterman1 b. 6 Feb 1742

Citations

  1. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Perkins, pages 277-281. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  2. [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Vital records of the town of Halifax, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Includes indexes. (Boston, Massachusetts: Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1905), Volume I, page 4. Hereinafter cited as Halifax vital records to 1849.

Susanna Waterman1

b. 6 February 1742
Father*Deacon Robert Waterman2 d. 9 Sep 1761
Mother*Martha __?__3
Birth*6 February 1742Susanna Waterman was born on 6 February 1742 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).4 
Marriage*14 December 1762She married Lieutenant Francis Perkins of Bridgewater, son of Thomas Perkins and Mary Washburn, on 14 December 1762 in Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2,5 

Family

Lieutenant Francis Perkins b. 8 Sep 1729, d. 1783

Citations

  1. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, page 289. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  2. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Perkins, pages 277-281. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  3. [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Vital records of the town of Halifax, Massachusetts to the end of the year 1849, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. Includes indexes. (Boston, Massachusetts: Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1905), page 42, referencing "(p.312)". Hereinafter cited as Halifax vital records to 1849.
  4. [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Halifax vital records to 1849, Volume I, page 42, referencing "(p.312)."
  5. [S693] George Ernest Bowman, Halifax vital records to 1849, Volume I, page 31.

Rosetta Waters1

b. 1860
Father*W.E. Waters1
Mother*Susan Green1
Birth*1860Rosetta Waters was born about 1860.1 
Marriage*12 May 1886She married, as his first wife, James B. Gordon, son of David Wylie Gordon and Elizabeth Hills, on 12 May 1886 in Henry County, Illinois.1 

Family

James B. Gordon b. Jan 1862, d. 10 Feb 1928
Children 1.Mabel H. Gordon2 b. Feb 1887
 2.Bessie Gordon2 b. Jan 1892
 3.Horace Gordon2 b. May 1894

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, James B. Gordon and Rosetta Waters, Henry County, 12 May 1886, referencing Film Number: 001435944. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Lillie A. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

W.E. Waters1

Marriage*He married Susan Green.1 

Family

Susan Green
Child 1.Rosetta Waters+1 b. 1860

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, James B. Gordon and Rosetta Waters, Henry County, 12 May 1886, referencing Film Number: 001435944. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.

Charlotte Wathen1

b. 24 August 1796, d. 16 May 1802
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*24 August 1796Charlotte Wathen was born on 24 August 1796 in Greene County, Pennsylvania,1,2 
Death*16 May 1802 and died on 16 May 1802 near Morgan, Greene County, at age 5.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

Cynthia Wathen1

b. 20 December 1803, d. 5 May 1833
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*20 December 1803Cynthia Wathen was born on 20 December 1803 near Morgan, Greene County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*She married John Hanks.2,1 
Death*5 May 1833She died on 5 May 1833 at age 29.2,1 

Family

John Hanks

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

Delilah Wathen1

b. 3 June 1801, d. 16 May 1802
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*3 June 1801Delilah Wathen was born on 3 June 1801 near Morgan, Greene County, Pennsylvania,1 
Death*16 May 1802 and died on 16 May 1802.1 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Druscilla Wathen1

b. 1 May 1794, d. 8 January 1834
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*1 May 1794Druscilla Wathen was born on 1 May 1794 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that became Greene County.1,2 
Marriage*She married James McFarland.1,2 
Death*8 January 1834She died on 8 January 1834 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 39.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

Eli Wathen1

b. 22 October 1798, d. 22 February 1854
Relationship6th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*22 October 1798Eli Wathen was born on 22 October 1798 in Greene County, Pennsylvania,1,2 
Death*22 February 1854 and died on 22 February 1854 at age 55.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

Hannah Wathen1

b. 10 September 1788, d. 12 February 1834
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*10 September 1788Hannah Wathen was born on 10 September 1788 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that became Greene County1,2 
Death*12 February 1834 and died on 02 or 12 February 1834 at age 45.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243, noting her date of death as 02 February 1834.
  4. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 288-289, noting her date of death as 12 February 1834.

Henry Wathen1,2

b. 10 February 1787, d. October 1787
Relationship6th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1,2 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1,2 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*10 February 1787Henry Wathen was born on 10 February 1787 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that became Greene County1 
Death*October 1787 and died in October or October 1787.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243, noting his death as October 1787.
  4. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 288-289, noting his death as November 1787.

Mary Wathen1

b. 2 October 1785, d. 5 May 1853
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*2 October 1785Mary Wathen was born on 2 October 1785 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that became Greene County.1,2 
Marriage*She married Cary McClelland.1,2 
Death*5 May 1853She died on 5 May 1853 at age 67.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.

Nancy Wathen1

b. 1 July 1790, d. 24 September 1851
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*1 July 1790Nancy Wathen was born on 1 July 1790 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that became Greene County.1,2 
Marriage*She married, as his first wife, Demas McFarland.2 
Death*24 September 1851She died on 24 September 1851 at Indianapolis at age 611,2,3 
Burial* and was buried in Section 6, Lot 7 of the Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.3 

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Wathen) McFarland, Memorial# 45981014, her maiden name misspelled as "Wathan" in the title, and spelled correctly within the information. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Nicholas Miles Wathen1,2,3

b. 22 June 1760, d. 24 April 1811
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Birth*22 June 1760Nicholas Miles Wathen was born on 22 June 1760 in Maryland.4,5 
Marriage*1784He married Sarah Heaton, daughter of Isaac Heaton and Hannah Bowen, in 1784.6,7,8 
(Husband) Relocation1785Nicholas probably left Virginia with his wife and her parents, Hannah and Isaac Heaton, in 1785, and moved west to Pennsylvania where two of the Heaton brothers, John and Henry, had already settled. They established their new home in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, which would become Greene County in 1796.9 
Census US 1800*1800Nicholas Wathen appeared on the 1800 census as the Head of Household in Morgan, Greene County, Pennsylvania. A total of 10 people made up the Wathen household in 1800. Nicholas and Sarah would have been the two people, 1 male and 1 female, between the ages of 26 thru 44, and the other 8 members of their household were all under the age of 16 identified as 1 male under 10, 1 male 10 thru 15, 3 females under 10 and 3 females 10 thru 15.10 
Census US 18101810Nicholas Wathen appeared on the 1810 census as the Head of Household in Morgan, Greene County, Pennsylvania. A total of 10 people made up the Wathen household in 1810. Nicholas and Sarah would have been the two people, 1 male and 1 female, over the age of 45, and the other 8 members of their household were identified as 2 males ages 10 thru 15, 2 females under 10, 1 female 10 thru 15 and 3 females 16 thru 25.11 
Death*24 April 1811He died on 24 April 1811 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, at age 504,5 
Burial* and was buried in the township of Heaton Cemetery, Morgan, Greene County.12 

Family

Sarah Heaton b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Children 1.Mary Wathen4 b. 2 Oct 1785, d. 5 May 1853
 2.Henry Wathen4,5 b. 10 Feb 1787, d. Oct 1787
 3.Hannah Wathen4 b. 10 Sep 1788, d. 12 Feb 1834
 4.Nancy Wathen4 b. 1 Jul 1790, d. 24 Sep 1851
 5.Rachel Wathen4 b. 29 Apr 1792, d. 1 Aug 1840
 6.Druscilla Wathen4 b. 1 May 1794, d. 8 Jan 1834
 7.Charlotte Wathen4 b. 24 Aug 1796, d. 16 May 1802
 8.Eli Wathen4 b. 22 Oct 1798, d. 22 Feb 1854
 9.Delilah Wathen4 b. 3 Jun 1801, d. 16 May 1802
 10.Cynthia Wathen4 b. 20 Dec 1803, d. 5 May 1833
 11.Sarah Wathen4 b. 12 Jul 1806, d. 20 Oct 1875

Citations

  1. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families, pages 282-284. Note: Rachel was 3 months short of being 81 years old when she wrote this letter on 25 January 1861 from her "best recollection." Howard Leckey, the author of Tenmile County, in doing his own research, found Rachel's information to be "fairly correct" and reportedly adjusted any discrepancies he found. (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), his surname spelled "Wathen". Hereinafter cited as Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289, his surname spelled "Wathen". Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243, his surname spelled "Warthen". Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  4. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243.
  5. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 288-289.
  6. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country, pages 282-284, spelling their surname "Wathen."
  7. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 288-289, spelling their surname "Wathen."
  8. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243, spelling their surname as "Warthen."
  9. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 242.
  10. [S164] 1800 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nicholas Wathen, Morgan, Greene, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 40; Page: 83; Image: 112; Family History Library Film: 363343. Hereinafter cited as 1800 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S165] 1810 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nicholas Wathen, Morgan, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 49; Page: 66; Image: 00042; Family History Library Film: 0193675. Hereinafter cited as 1810 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nicholas Miles Wathen, Memorial# 70433030. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Rachel Wathen1

b. 29 April 1792, d. 1 August 1840
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel (#1)
Descendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel (#2)
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*29 April 1792Rachel Wathen was born on 29 April 1792 in that part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, that became Greene County.1 
Marriage*She married, as his first wife, Abijah Heaton, son of William Heaton and Abigail __?__.1,2,3 
Death*1 August 1840She died on 1 August 1840 at age 481,2 
Burial* and was buried in the Grimes School House Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene County.4,2 

Family

Abijah Heaton b. 27 Apr 1789, d. 9 Jun 1847

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 5, pages 154-155.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rachel (Wathen) Heaton, Memorial# 100583017. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Sarah Wathen1

b. 12 July 1806, d. 20 October 1875
Relationship6th great-granddaughter of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Nicholas Miles Wathen1 b. 22 Jun 1760, d. 24 Apr 1811
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 16 Dec 1764, d. 5 Sep 1830
Birth*12 July 1806Sarah Wathen was born on 12 July 1806 near Morgan, Greene County, Pennsylvania.2,3 
Marriage*9 February 1826She married James Russell, son of James Russell and Rachel Kennedy, on 9 February 1826.4 
Death*20 October 1875She died on 20 October 1875 at age 69.4,1 

Family

James Russell b. 24 Apr 1798

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 288-289, noting her date of birth as 12 July 1806. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, Volume I, Chapter 7, page 243, noting her date of birth as 12 June 1806.
  4. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 288-289.

Edith May Watkin1

b. 22 May 1883, d. 12 July 1970
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Gerrard of Gibbstown, County Meath, Ireland and his Brothers
Birth*22 May 1883Edith May Watkin was born on 22 May 1883 in Tonbridge, Kent County, England.1 
Marriage*12 August 1905She married Joseph Clarke Collins, son of Joseph Clarke Collins Esq. and Eleanor Gerrard, on 12 August 1905 in London, Westminster, England.1 
(Wife) Death26 May 1953Edith became a widow when Joseph Clarke Collins died on 26 May 1953 at age 82.1 
Death*12 July 1970She died on 12 July 1970 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, at age 87.1 

Family

Joseph Clarke Collins b. 13 Jan 1871, d. 26 May 1953

Citations

  1. [S1982] Martin Notcutt, "Descendant Chart for Robert Collins (1800-1868)", with accompanying email of information and clarification, received 25 April 2020 (e-mail address). . Hereinafter cited as "Descendant Chart for Robert Collins (1800-1868)", with accompanying email of information and clarification.

Captain A. Watkins1

Marriage*He married Jane Frost, daughter of Honorable John Frost and Mary Pepperell.1 

Family

Jane Frost b. 15 May 1725

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), page 6. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.

Andrew Watkins1

b. 13 June 1722
Father*Captain John Watkins1
Mother*Dorothy Pepperell1 b. 23 Jul 1698, d. 8 Jan 1763
Birth*13 June 1722Andrew Watkins was born on Tuesday 13 June 1722.1 

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), page 12. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.

Elizabeth Watkins1

Marriage*23 August 1709She married Joshua Smith on 23 August 1709 in Dedham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Family

Joshua Smith
Child 1.Sarah Smith1 b. 13 Jan 1711/12

Citations

  1. [S1240] Raymond Gordon Hawes, The Edward Hawes Heirs : Edward Hawes, ca. 1616-1687, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Eliony Lumber : and some of their descendants through eleven generations. Edward Hawes (ca. 1616-1687) was living at Dedham, Massachusetts, by 1648, where he married Eliony Lumber (ca. 1625-1688/9) that year. They had nine children, 1648/9-1666, all born at Dedham. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and elsewhere. Descendants also spell their surname Haws. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, 1996), Generation Three, pages 15-27. Hereinafter cited as The Edward Hawes Heirs.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Dedham, Volumes 1 and 2, page 36, her surname transcribed as "Wadkins". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

John Watkins1

b. 19 June 1720
Father*Captain John Watkins1
Mother*Dorothy Pepperell1 b. 23 Jul 1698, d. 8 Jan 1763
Birth*19 June 1720John Watkins was born on Tuesday 19 June 1720.1 

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), page 12. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.

Captain John Watkins1

Marriage*26 March 1719He married as her first husband Dorothy Pepperell, daughter of William Pepperell and Margery Bray, at noon on 26 March 1719.1 
Death*He died.1 

Family

Dorothy Pepperell b. 23 Jul 1698, d. 8 Jan 1763
Children 1.John Watkins1 b. 19 Jun 1720
 2.William Watkins1 b. 4 Jun 1721, d. 29 Jun 1728
 3.Andrew Watkins1 b. 13 Jun 1722

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), page 12. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.

William Watkins1

b. 4 June 1721, d. 29 June 1728
Father*Captain John Watkins1
Mother*Dorothy Pepperell1 b. 23 Jul 1698, d. 8 Jan 1763
Birth*4 June 1721William Watkins was born on Sunday 4 June 17211 
Death*29 June 1728 and died on 29 June 1728 at age 7.1 

Citations

  1. [S1009] Cecil Hampden Cutts Howard, The Pepperrells in America, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Salem, Massachusetts: printed for the Essex Institute, 1906), page 12. Hereinafter cited as The Pepperrells in America.

Alfred Watson1

Marriage*He married Madelyn Hietzman.1 

Family

Madelyn Hietzman
Child 1.Alfred W. Watson1 b. 28 Nov 1917

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harriet Frank, age 21, born on 8 September 1919 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Bert G. Frank and Harriet Kroninger, and Alfred W Watson, age 23, clerk, born on 28 November 1917 in East Orange, New Jersey, son of Alfred Watson and Madelyn Hietzman, married on 16 May 1941 in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001862048. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Alfred W. Watson1

b. 28 November 1917
Father*Alfred Watson1
Mother*Madelyn Hietzman1
Birth*28 November 1917Alfred W. Watson was born on 28 November 1917 in East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey.1 
Marriage*16 May 1941He married Harriet Frank, daughter of Bert Guy Frank Sr. and Harriet T. Kroninger, on 16 May 1941 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.1 

Family

Harriet Frank b. 8 Sep 1919

Citations

  1. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Harriet Frank, age 21, born on 8 September 1919 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Bert G. Frank and Harriet Kroninger, and Alfred W Watson, age 23, clerk, born on 28 November 1917 in East Orange, New Jersey, son of Alfred Watson and Madelyn Hietzman, married on 16 May 1941 in Franklin County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001862048. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.

Caroline Matilda Watson1

b. 30 January 1825, d. 30 September 1906
Father*Stacy Watson2,1 b. 1790, d. 1870
Mother*Elizabeth S. Lee3,1 b. 1797, d. 1874
Birth*30 January 1825Caroline Matilda Watson was born on 30 January 1825.1 
Marriage*She married Comly Hampton.1,4 
(Wife) Death1870Caroline became a widow when Stacy Watson died on 1870 at about age 80.2 
Death*30 September 1906She died on 30 September 1906 at age 811 
Burial* and was buried in Hatboro Cemetery, Hatboro, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family

Comly Hampton b. 8 Jan 1828, d. 8 Dec 1893
Child 1.S. Watson Hampton+1,5 b. 1852, d. 12 Feb 1902

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Caroline Matilda (Watson) Hampton, Memorial# 20652631. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Stacy Watson, Memorial# 58833142.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth S (Lee) Watson, Memorial# 58833143.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Comly Hampton, Memorial# 20652672.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, S Watson Hampton, Memorial# 20652761.

Culbertson Watson1

Marriage*He married, as her first husband, Mary Buckles, daughter of James Buckles and Sarah Garrard.1 

Family

Mary Buckles b. 15 Nov 1776, d. 25 Aug 1861

Citations

  1. [S1579] Carl M. Hale, "Descendants of Robert Buckles I", online at http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/a/l/Carl-M-Hale/…, Generation No. 2, citing: Shirley (Coy) Beeching, (E-mail:e-mail address). Hereinafter cited as Robert Buckles I.

Elizabeth Watson1

b. 18 January 1648
Father*George Watson1
Mother*Phebe Hicks1
Birth*18 January 1648Elizabeth Watson was born on 18 January 1648 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony.1 
Marriage*28 November 1667She married Joseph Williams, son of Richard Williams and Frances Deighton, on 28 November 1667 in Taunton, Plymouth Colony.1 

Family

Joseph Williams b. c 1643, d. 17 Aug 1692
Child 1.Joseph Williams+1 b. 13 Feb 1678

Citations

  1. [S1192] Winifred Lovering Holman, "English Ancestry of Richard Williams and his wife Frances (Deighton) Williams", viewed and printed from NEHGS online at www.americanancestors.org, The American Genealogist and New Haven Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 9 and 10 (1932-1933): Volume 9, page 136. Hereinafter cited as "Richard Williams and Frances Deighton."