colonial life in the american colonies
In 1631, William Watkins appears in court records from Jamestown. These records states that barrels of tobacco were to be delivered to a William Watkins in London on a barge. The barrels had originally come from Bristol by land. (The early planters of Jamestown cultivated Tobacco.) this summary suggests that William Watkins was still in England at this time, although the record is found under the Virginia colonial records from Jamestown.
Another case in 1659 concerns William again, this time a dispute over the charge of voyage to Virginia from England. William did not agree with the passage price and the destination of the ship. This suggests that William Watkins immigrated in 1659. This record appears in the Jamestown colonial records.
Thomas Watkins Late 1600's
Thomas Watkins appears as early as 1676 in letters from commissioners concerning government issues. It is unclear what government position Thomas held
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