I70840: Mary Jane ALLEN (1620

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Father: Timothy Allen b: ABT. 1594 in England. ^[S2706]

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2 Reuben BRAGG b: 1743

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James Carter b. About 1730 in , Lancaster, VA;
per The Descendants of Capt. Thomas Carter of Barford, Lancaster County, VA - by Joseph Lyon Miller MD:
James was probably a cripple, as he was left to the care of his brother Edward for the remainder of his life.

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Widow: Mrs. Mary Ward. VA Marriages Before 1824. married 2nd Mary Ward nee Eggleston. February 5, 1789, Everard Meade and Mary Ward.

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Spouse Unknown. CONFLICTS in data and no proof that Robert is the father or that Robert and William are brothers.

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i. Judge John Watts, born May 26, 1805 in Chesterfield District, SC; died May 25, 1875 in Newton, MS; married (1) Martha O. ???; married (2) Elizabeth Ann Chapman January 04, 1826 in Wayne County, MS.

He was the son of 8. Captain Josiah Watts and 9. Margaret Evans.

It appears from all the information that John had land and homes in both Jasper and later Neshoba Counties. Neshoba County was established in 1833. In 1836 it was divided in half with the southern half being Newton County. John was the first district attorney.

1840 Jasper County Census
This is confusing with what looks like a bunch of extra children living with them. (Samuel Boykin Watts is one, maybe the student)

1850 Neshoba County Census

This census verifies state of birth and birth years of all family members then born.
John Watts appears as Page 1 Dwelling 1, Family 1 on this census of Neshoba County, MS 31 July 1850. The census taker is his son James Watts, so the information is probably very correct. The census shows R. A. Morris age 38, Male Farmer born in SC as living in this household. The 1850 census shows $2500.00 value of real estate. Twelve slaves

Bio: John Watts, whose portrait occupies the frontispiece in this book, was so nearly and closely, and for such a long time associated with the people of Newton county, as to deserve more than a passing notice.

Judge Watts was born in Chesterfield District, South Carolina, May 26, 1805. His father, a prominent and influential citizen, came early to Wayne county, and his family was a very conspicuous one in the same county. There were but few facilities for educating young men in that new county; however, the best that could be provided was given to this rising young man. After leaving school, which he did at a very early age, quite a preference was shown him by his fellow citizens, and they first elected him to the office of justice of the peace, then captain of a militia company; he then acted as deputy sheriff; was then elected circuit clerk, and during the term he was clerk, studied law and was admitted to practice in the supreme court of the State in the year 1831. He then opened a law office in the town of Winchester. Within a few years he became a candidate for district attorney and was elected by the people for eleven years. He was elected in that and other districts in which he lived, judge of the circuit court for twenty-two years, and but for the conduct of the military in the reconstruction of the State, would have remained until the end of his term. His last public service was in the State Senate in the troublous times of Radical rule, where he did good work for his people.

It will be seen that for thirty-seven years he was a servant of the people, elected by the suffrages of the people. These were places of honor and great responsibility. In all these years he served the people of Newton county-- as this was at all times in his district. He was the district attorney who assisted in the first court ever held in this county, even before the county was divided from Neshoba, and continuously so as attorney and judge, with the exception of four years, up to 1868. He was also Brigadier-General of State militia at one time, and made a fine commanding officer.

Judge Watts, as has been intimated, did not have the educational training that he would have liked and appreciated, but he used well what he did have, and filled every position to which he aspired in political life with honor to himself and justice to his constituents, He had the honor of presiding over the bar at the State capital, when he considered it the best in the South. He was always elected by the people, showing that they approved his course. For more than thirty years he was in office, and was never defeated but twice.

Judge Watts felt proud of any position that his fellow-citizens conferred upon him. Ho pains were spared to do his duty. He was a pattern of young men for sobriety and diligence in official duties, feeling that the performance of these duties was his highest obligation and reward. Judge Watts had great pride of character, was a fine looking man, of commanding size and appearance, and always presided on the bench with a dignity befitting his honorable position, He was a conscientious man, who tried to do his duty, and the people who placed him on the high position set the seal of their approval on his conduct by keeping him in office, He loved to mingle with his old friends, irrespective of party. It was well known that he was an "old-line Whig," and for the greater part of his official life he was on the weak side of politics, Yet such were his magnetic qualities among the yeomanry of the country as to win them to his support, and by his consistent course of justice and care for their cause as to keep them with him.

Judge Watts was a Methodist preacher for about thirty years, and amidst all his hard work and active duties of his profession, found time to devote much good work to his church, He was kind and sympathetic, a loving father and husband, a good neighbor, and great peace-maker among those who had difficulties. He lived to the ripe age of seventy years, and died at Newton, May, 1875 surrounded by his children and friends, and was very greatly mourned."

From: "History of Neuton County, Mississippi, from 1834 to 1894" A. J. Brown, p. 2:

"The court-house for the county of Neshoba, previous to the division of the county, was near where the town of Union, in Newton county, is now situated. An old settler, who is now living, says it was a black-jack oak cabin with dirt floor; that Judge Wm. Sterling as judge, and Hon. Jno. Watts as district attorney held the first court for the new county of Neshoba." This was in 1833 after the Choctaw removal.

From: "John Chapman of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Thomas Powe of Cheraw, South Carolina and Related Families" Elise Chapman Edmonds, 1971, p. 112:

"John Watts attended St. Stephen's Academy which was at that time the most flourishing Institution near by. It was located on the Tombigby River. He later studied medicine but did not persue the career although he was a fairly good doctor if there was a need. He returned home and read law and obtained a license from the Supreme Court in 1831, and practiced law in Winchester, Miss. He was elected District Attorney and held that office for 11 years. Judge Watts rose to distinction in the State and held many public offices. Hi was a man of commanding presence and great purity of character and had a remarkable dignity of manner, but when to his great personal and intellectual advantages were added the graces of a sweet and gentle nature this was his secret as of his popularity in East Mississippi. Having served the people as a Senator and Representative in the Legislature and for many years Judge of the Judicial District, he then joined the Methodist Church in Paulding, Mississippi in 1841 and in 1842 received a license to preach. He resided in the Counties of Wayne, Jasper, Neshoba and Newton. He died in Newton in 1875. Judge Watts married 2nd Mrs. Martha Keegan wife of Judge A. M. Keegan of Monticello, Miss. No Issue by this marriage."

He preached at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Newton, Mississippi.

There is a scrapbook kept by Misses Betty and Lizzie Watts who collected newspaper clippings from "The Newton Record", "Mississippi Baptist", and "Meridian Star". This scrapbook was last in the possession of Mrs. Heber Logan (Judy Watts).

Children:
i. Dr. Josiah Thrashley Watts, born March 22, 1827 in Wayne County, MS; died January 05, 1901 in Newton, MS; married Jane Tillet September 15, 1850 in Wayne County, MS.
ii. James Watts born May 01, 1829 in Wayne County, MS11; died May 24, 1902 in Lauderdale, MS; married Eleanor Bell February 25, 1851 in Dekalb, Kemper County, MS; born December 20, 1832 in Wadesboro, NC; died March 06, 1917 in Lauderdale, MS.
iii. John Black Watts, born Abt. 1832 in MS; died February 20, 1860.
iv. Thomas Watts, born Abt. 1838 in MS; married Margaret "Maggie" ???; born Abt. 1847.
v. Julia A. Watts, born 1839 in MS13; married M. R. Watkins.
vi. Cornelia C. Watts, born December 21, 1842 in Paulding, Jasper County, MS14; died December 17, 1868 in Newton, MS; married Alfred John Brown 1861; born December 26, 1834 in Garlandsville, MS15; died December 10, 1907 in Newton, MS.
vii. Olcote S. Watts, born 1844 in MS.
viii. Mary C. Watts, born 1848 in MS; married Thomas S. West; born 1835.
ix. William Sharkey Watts, born in MS.
x. Elizabeth A. Watts, born 1853 in MS; died May 21, 1926 in Of DSP.

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LDS Spouse: Minnie Ringold Disc #45 Pin #514033

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(i) Sir Thomas West, 9th Lord De La Warr (dsp 25.09.1554) m. (before 24.08.1494) Elizabeth Bonville (dau of Sir John Bonville of Halnaker)

My Southern Family

Mary Jane ALLEN

1620 - 1 Jun 1685

ID Number: I70840

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Reuben BRAGG

1743 - ____

ID Number: I83444

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James CARTER

ABT 1730 - ____

ID Number: I48069

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Mary EGGLESTON

ABT 1750 - ____

ID Number: I67523

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John Flynn HIGGINBOTHAM

5 Feb 1838 - 13 Aug 1839

ID Number: I19544

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Sarah LEFTWICH

ABT 1690 - ____

ID Number: I58240

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Robert LEWIS

1579 - ____

ID Number: I60669

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Mary SPRUILL

ABT 1690 - ____

ID Number: I44748

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HENRY STAFFORD Earl of Wiltshire

ABT 1479 - 6 Apr 1523

ID Number: I35465

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Hon. John WATTS

26 May 1805 - 25 May 1875

ID Number: I102714

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William Erastus WELLS

14 Jan 1890 - 7 Mar 1964

ID Number: I92727

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Sir THOMAS WEST 9th Lord de la Warr

____ - 25 Sep 1554

ID Number: I96048

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