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colonial life in the american colonies
Jamestown Colony 1600's
The Watkins family originated in Wales, UK, migrating to America in early 1600. This old and distinguished name is found on the records in the English colony of Jamestown. The Watkins family originated in Wales, UK, migrating to America in early 1600. This old and distinguished name is found on the records in the English colony of Jamestown.
Jamestown Virginia Environment
Jamestown was situated on a peninsula in the James River. The mortality rate was high due to the unhealthy living conditions produced by the marshy environment
James Watkins 1608
James Watkins name is on the list of passengers on the 1st supply ship arriving in Jamestown in January 1608. He is listed as a laborer. His name does not appear in the 1623 census list.
Captain John Smith founded the colony in 1607. Smith named Watkins Point (near Jamestown) for James Watkins who accompanied him on the expedition, which had to have been in 1608.
Three Watkins Brothers
According to family lore there were three Watkins brothers that came from Wales to the 1st settlement of Jamestown. Their names are uncertain. The Jamestown census of 1624 showed only these three Watkins. They settled on the Eastern Shore.
- Daniel Watkins
- Henry Watkins
- Peregree Watkins.
Ship George 1621 - Passenger Ship
Peregree Watkins is listed as arriving in 1621 on the ship George. He was 24 and head of his household.
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