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BINKLEY 

    

Jacob B. Binkley -- Born March 20, 1796 in NC: died 1865 in TN. Married Mary D. Hinkle, date unknown.
Parents:  Unknown
Children Anthony Thomas (Nov. 23, 1824-Aug. 25, 1910) married Sarah Jane Rawls
             Jacob Henderson (according to the "Binkleys and More" website)

Anthony Thomas Binkley -- Born Nov. 23, 1824 in TN: died Aug. 25, 1910. Married Sarah Jane Rawls on Jan. 1, 1848.
Parents:  Jacob Binkley and Mary D. Hinkle
Children: Martha J. (b. Jan. 8, 1849)
              John Garrison (b. Apr. 6, 1850)
              Mary Melvina (b. June 27, 1851)
              Sarah E. (b. Oct. 11, 1852)
              A. Frances (b. July 18, 1855)
              Anna Elizabeth. (1857-1930) married William Henry Horton ca. 1877
              Rosa P. (b. Feb. 18, 1859)
              Wealthy D. (b. Nov.: 2, 1860)
              Susan R. (b. Apr. 28, 1862)
              L. Emiline (b. July 27, 1864)
              Hulda E. (b. Apr. 29, 1866)
              Janie Ellen (b. Feb. 29, 1868)
              Geneva C. (b. Mar. 1870)

Anna Elizabeth Binkley -- Born Aug.6, 1857 in TN: died Feb. 11, 1930. Married William Henry Horton ca. 1877.
Parents:  Anthony Thomas Binkley and Sarah Jane Rawls
Children: Leona (Jan.12, 1885-Oct. 2, 1961) married Mr. Pentecost
             Maggie (Feb.2, 1887-Feb. 22, 1971) married George Cates Watts
             Willie (Mar.1, 1889-July 27, 1915)
             Charles Henry (Apr.12, 1891-Feb 20, 1958)
             Susie R. (Nov. 27, 1898-Mar. 9, 1976) married Mr. Felts
             Hugo "Shorty" (Jan.15, 1901-Aug. 22, 1966)
             John
             Callie
             Allie (twin to Callie, d. Oct. 17, 1964)
             Georgia (d. Sept. 30, 19??) married Felix Allen

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BROTHERS

 

John Brothers -- Born after 1629 in Nansemond Co, VA.
Parents:   Unknown
              Children:  William Brothers (1655 -Jan. 11, 1711) married Sarah (last name unknown)

 

William Brothers -- Born ca. 1655 in VA/NC: died Jan. 11, 1711, in Pasquatank/Albemarle, NC. Married Sarah (last name unknown).
Parents:  John Brothers, mother unknown.
             Children:  John Brothers (1685-Apr. 8, 1735) married Mary Pendleton

 

John Brothers -- Born ca. 1685 in Pasquatank, NC: died there on April 8, 1735. Married Mary Pendleton in Pasquatank ca. 1706.
Parents:  William Brothers and Sarah (?)
              Children:  Elizabeth Brothers (b. 1716) married John Needham

 

Elizabeth Brothers -- Born ca 1716 probably in Pasquotank, NC. Married John Needham.
Parents:  John Brothers and Mary Pendleton
             Children:  Ann Needham (1758-Oct.20, 1804) married Robert Redden

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CHANCEY     

Edmund Chancy I -- Born in 1609.
Parents:  Unknown
             Children:  Edmund Chancey II (b. ca. 1630) married unknown woman ca. 1664

Edmund Chancy II -- Born ca. 1630 in Isle of Wight, VA/England: died in Albemarle (Almnc), NC in 1680. Wife’s name unknown, but they married ca. 1664 in Pasquotank, NC.
Parents:  Edmund Chancy I, mother’s name unknown.
             Children:  Edmund Chancy III (b.1677/80) married Sarah Keile ca. 1710

Edmund Chancy III -- Born 1677/1680 in Pasquotank, NC: died there in 1754. Married Sarah Keile ca. 1710.
Parents:   Edmund Chancy II, mother’s name unknown.
              Children:  Rachel (b. 1725) married John Redden ca. 1744

Rachel Chancey (Redden) -- Born ca. 1725 in Pasquotank Co., NC: died (probably) there after 1769. Married John Redden ca. 1744.
Parents:  Edmund Chancy (Chancey) III and Sarah Keile.
             Children: Robert Redden (1745-1832) married Ann Needham in 1780

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FREY 
 

Johann Heinrich Frey -- Born ca. 1589 and died before 1637. Married Anna Hon on an unknown date.
Parents:  Unknown
             Children:  Gregorius (Aug. 1610-Mar. 10, 1687) married Verena Oberborfer

 

Gregorius Frey -- Born in Aug. 1610: died March 10, 1687.
Married 1) Elisbeth Ringer in 1633  2) Verena Oberborfer Feb. 7, 1637.
Parents:  Johann Heinrich Frey and Anna Hon.
             Children:  Johann Jacob (1659-Sep. 12, 1705) married Anna Maria Schaub

 

Johann Jacob Frey -- Born in 1659 in Bas-Rhin, Wingen, Alsace, France: died Sep. 12, 1705, in Wingen, Alsace.  Married 1) Anna Catharina Rummel 2) Anna Maria Schaub Oct. 21, 1688.
Parents:  Gregorius Frey and Verena Oberborfer
             Children:  Johann Peter (Sep. 27, 1689-May 4, 1766) married Judica Anna Barbara Schmidt

 

Johann (Hans) Peter Frey -- Born Sep. 27, 1689, in Wingen, Alsace, France: died May 4, 1766, in Friedberg, Rowan Co., NC. Married Judica Anna Barbara Schmidt (d.1768) on Feb. 18, 1716, in Wingen, Alsace, France (near Zurich, Switzerland), daughter of Theobald Schmidt and Anna Maria Schleber.
Parents:  Johann Jacob Frey and Anna Maria Schaub
             Children:  Johann Valentine (May 9, 1721-Sep. 13, 1798) married Anna Maria Barbara Binckele

 

Johann Valentine Frey, Sr. -- Born May 9, 1721, in Wingen, Alsace, France: died Sep. 13, 1798 in Hope, Stokes Co. NC. Married Anna Maria Barbara Binckele Apr. 29, 1742, in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster Co., PA..
Parents:  Johann Peter Frey and Judica Anna Barbara Schmidt
             Children:  Johann Michael, Sr. (Jan. 8, 1745-Mar. 26, 1815 married Anna Maria Dorothea Schmidt

 

Johann Michael Frey, Sr. -- Born Jan. 8, 1745, in Muddy Creek, Berks County, PA: died Mar. 26, 1815, in Germanton, Stokes Co, NC. Married Anna Maria Dorothea Schmidt in 1765 in Heidelberg Township, Berks Co., PA.  Parents:  Johann Valentine Frey, Sr. and Anna Maria Barbara Binckele
             Children:  Catharina (b.Apr. 21, 1775) married Anthony Hinckle

 

Catharina Frey -- Born Apr. 21, 1775: died on an unknown date. Married Anthony Hinckle, date unknown.
Parents:  Johann Michael Frey, Sr. and Anna Maria Dorothea Schmidt
             Children:  Mary D. Hinkle (b. unknown) married Jacob B. Binkley, date unknown

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HORTON   (Go to Family Page) 
 

William Picturedrew Horton -- "Drew" or "Grue" Horton. Born 1828 in TN: died 1908. Married 1) Elizabeth McCord 2) Margaret Burnett.
Parents:  Unknown
             Children:  William Henry Horton (July 3, 1855-Sept. 6, 1908) m. Anna Elizabeth Binkley

 

William Henry Horton --Born July 23, 1855 in TN: died Sept. 6, 1908. Married Anna Elizabeth Binkley ca. 1877.
Parents:  William Picturedrew Horton and Margaret Burnett.
Children: Leona (Jan.12, 1885-Oct. 2, 1961) married Mr. Pentecost
             Maggie (Feb.2, 1887-Feb. 22, 1971) married George Cates Watts
             Willie (Mar.1, 1889-July 27, 1915)
             Charles Henry (Apr.12, 1891-Feb 20, 1958)
             Susie R. (Nov. 27, 1898-Mar. 9, 1976) married Mr. Felts
             Hugo "Shorty" (Jan.15, 1901-Aug. 22, 1966)
             John
             Callie
             Allie (twin to Callie, d. Oct. 17, 1964)
             Georgia (d. Sept. 30, 19??) married Felix Allen

 

Magdaline (Maggie) Laura Horton -- Born Feb.2, 1887 in Robertson Co, TN: died Feb. 22, 1971. Married George Cates Watts on Sept. 28, 1905.
Parents:  William Henry Horton and Anna Elizabeth Binkley
Children: Shelley Clarence (Sept. 24, 1907-June 3, 1996) married 1) Maureen 2) Neal
             Clara Anora (b. June 12, 1909) married William Drake (brother of Lucille and James) 
             Burton Edward (Dec. 15, 1911-Sept. 30,1998) married Lucille Drake (sister of William and James) 
             Adrian Bernard (May 25, 1913-Sept. 29, 1997) married Elizabeth
             Bessie Virginia (b. July 3, 1915) married James Harvey Drake, brother of William and Lucille 
             Earnest Cates (Mar. 13, 1917-Apr. 4, 1968) married Ruth
             Quentin Theodore (b. Oct. 9, 1918) married 1) Lucille 2) Ellen)
             Taylor Ewel (b. Jan. 27, 1920) married Mary Ella Felts
             Billie Reeves (Sept. 16, 1921-Oct. 5, 1921)
             Betty Ray (b. Nov. 28, 1922) married James Hooper
             Otto Dowlen (Feb. 6, 1925-Aug. 19, 1986 - twin to Hugo)  married Olean
             Hugo Dowlen (twin to Otto, b. Feb. 6, 1925) married Sue
             Glenn Cecil (b. Feb. 6, 1927) married Daisy
             Sylvanus Dorris (b. Jan. 19, 1929) married 1) Lois Marie Linville on June 30, 1946
                     2) Barbara Rediker Powell on April 26, 1994
             Mildred Imogene (b. Apr. 11, 1932) married 1) Robert Bratcher, 2)Wallace Overby) 
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JONES     

Elizabeth “Betsy” Jones (Watts) -- Born ca. 1785-87 in NC: died June 10, 1863, probably in TN. Married Thomas Watts on November 17, 1807 in Middle TN.
Parents:   Unknown
Children:  James Watts (b. August 22, 1808) married Courtney Howell or Lovell on
                        November 30, 1828, married Elizabeth J. Miles in Davidson Co., TN,  on June 11, 1854
               Eliza (March 29, 1810-July 28, 1812)
               Mary Polly (January 15, 1812-March 1, 1885)
               Elizabeth (March 2, 1814-May 16, 1876)
               Melinda (May 2, 1816-December 25, 1863)
               John W. (June 11, 1818-October 1, 1900), married Elenor Taylor in 1838
               Thomas R. (December 6, 1820-December 7, 1820)
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MILLIKEN 
 

Charles Milliken -- Born ca.1710-1715 in Connaught Province, Ireland: died ca. 1786 in Orange Co., NC. Married Ann Harbinson.
Parents:  Unknown
Children: Robert
             James (d. before 1806) married Rachel Kelly
             Charles
             George
             Quintin
             Jenny

 

James Milliken -- Born in VA: died before February 1806. Married Rachel Kelly.
Parents:  Charles Milliken and Ann Harbinson
Children: James
             Jesse
             Elias
             George Franklin (b. 1801) married Mary Susannah Cate
             Nancy
             Polly
             one further unknown daughter

 

George Franklin Milliken-- Born 1801 in Orange Co., NC: died March 1871 in AR. Married Mary Susannah Cate.
Parents:   James Milliken and Rachel Kelly
Children: James K. (1823-1824-July, 1909)
             Elias (Jan. 31, 1831-July 14, 1909) married Sarah Ann Reding Oct. 11, 1849
             George Robert (July 23, 1839-Jan. 10, 1935)
             John Milliken (b. 1825)

 

Elias Milliken -- Born Jan. 31, 1831 in Manchester, Franklin/Coffee Co., TN: died July 14, 1909. Married Sarah Ann Reding Oct. 11, 1849.
Parents:  George Franklin Milliken and Mary Susannah Cate
Children: John Thomas Beard (June 29, 1850-Oct. 1929)
             Susan Catherine (Nov. 24, 1852-1890/1900) married Joseph Watts Aug. 10, 1879
             James Samuel (born October 11, 1854)
             Alfred Reding (Feb.16, 1857-Oct. 29, 1939)
             Thomas Richard (b. Dec. 9, 1859)
             Nancy Ann (b. Aug. 22, 1861)

 

Susan Catherine Milliken -- Born Nov. 24, 1852 in Robertson Co., TN: died sometime after 1890/1900. Married Joseph Watts on Aug. 10, 1879.      
Parents:  Elias Milliken and Sarah Ann Reding
Children: Milton Oscar (b. ca. 1889; d. Oct. 11, 1979) married Jessie Clinard
             Arthur (twin to Oscar) married Minnie Clinard
             Harvey
             George Cates (1885-1985) married Maggie Laura Horton, Sept. 28, 1905
             Ida Watts Truelove Grizzard (d. age 61)
             Mary Ann Watts Wilson (1883-1966)

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NEEDHAM     
 

Thomas Needham Sr. -- Born ca. 1650 in England; died ca.1690 in Elizabeth City VA.
Parents: Unknown

Thomas Needham Jr. -- Born in North Carolina  ca. 1700: died ca. 1743 in Pasquotank Co. NC. Married Margaret (Elizabeth?) Bailey ca.1722.
Parents:  Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Needham Sr.

 

John Needham --Born ca. 1723 in Pasquotank Co. NC: died there before Dec.5, 1754. Married Elizabeth Brothers. Parents: Thomas Needham Jr. and Margaret Bailey.

Ann Needham (Redden) --Born ca 1753 in Pasquotank Co. NC: died Oct.20, 1804 in Randolph Co. NC. Married Robert Redden of NC around 1780.
Parents:  John Needham and Elizabeth Brothers
             Children:  Alfred Redden (1787-1864) married Catherine Childress Aug. 24, 1812 

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REDDEN    
 

Joseph Redden -- Born ca. 1680, possibly in NC: died ca. 1731, possibly in Pasquotank Co., NC. Married Sarah Pendelton ca. 1721
Parents:  Unknown
             Children:  John Redden (b. ca. 1725) married Rachel Chancey ca. 1744

 

John Redden -- Born ca. 1725 in Pasquotank County, NC: died in 1765, possibly in Pasquotank Co. NC. Married Rachel Chancy ca. 1744
Parents:  Joseph Redden and Sarah Pendelton
             Children:  Robert Redden (1745-1832) married Ann Needham in 1780

 

Robert Redden-- Born Oct. 9, 1745 in Redding, Pasquotank Co. NC: died May 11, 1832 in Fayette, Co. TN. Married Ann Needham in 1780.
Parents:  John Redden and Rachel Chancey
             Children:  Alfred S. (1787-1864) married Catherine Childress Aug. 24, 1812

 

Alfred S. Redden -- Born Sept. 8, 1787 in Randolph Co, NC: died in Robertson Co. July 1, 1864. Married Catherine Childress on Aug. 24, 1812.
Parents:  Robert Redden and Ann (Needham) Redden.
Children: Elizabeth (b.ca.1822)
              Nancy A. (b.1820)
              Sally (b.1824) married Elias Milliken Oct. 11, 1849
              George (b.1825)
              an unknown son (1828-1840)
              Miles R. (b.1835)
              Samuel F. Redden (1831-1889)

 

Sarah (Sally) A. Reding (Milliken) -- Born 1824 in Robertson Co. TN: died before 1866. Married Elias Milliken on October 11, 1849.
Parents:  Alfred S. Reding (Redden) and Catherine Childress
Children: John Thomas Beard (June 29, 1850-Oct. 1929)
             Susan Catherine (Nov. 24, 1852-1890/1900) married Joseph Watts Aug. 10, 1879
             James Samuel (b. October 11, 1854)
             Alfred Reding (Feb.16, 1857-Oct. 29, 1939)
             Thomas Richard (b. Dec. 9, 1859)
             Nancy Ann (b. Aug. 22, 1861)

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SCHMIDT 
    

Theobald Schmidt --Born ca.1610 or earlier probably in Wingen, Alsace, France: died after ca.1640. Married Margaretha (?).
Parents: unknown
            Children: Hans Diebolt Schmidt (ca.1630-1702) married Anna Maria Schlaben before 1696

 

Hans Diebolt Schmidt -- (alias Hans Theobold Schmidt) Born ca.1630 in Wingen, Alsace, France: died Dec. 31, 1702. Married Anna Maria Schlaben before 1696.
Parents:  Theobald and Margretha Schmidt
Children: Judica Anna Barbara Schmidt (1696-1768) married Johann Peter Frey on Feb. 18, 1716.

Judica Anna Barbara Schmidt (Frey) -- Born Apr. 5, 1696, in Wingen, Alsace, Germany: died Jan. 9, 1768, in Bethania, Rowan Co., NC. Married Johann Peter Frey on Feb. 18, 1716.
Parents:  Hans Diebolt Schmidt and Anna Maria Schlaben
             Children:  Johann Valentine Frey (May 9, 1721-Sept. 13, 1798) married Anna Maria Barbara Binckele


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TAYLOR    
 

Elenor or Ellen Ida Taylor -- Born 1819: died 1901. Married John Watts March 1, 1838.
Parents:   Unknown
Children: Thomas S. (b. ca. 1839; possibly died during Civil War)
              Levi (1845-ca 1900/1904) married Virginia Tennie Green
              Martha (b. ca 1846, d. ?) married Henry P. Williams Nov. 29, 1868.
              Mary ( n.m.)
              Charles (Apr. 6, 1850-June 16, 1932) married 1) H.F. Williams and 2) Emma Williams
              Betsey (no info)
              Joseph (1854-1922) married Susan Catherine Milliken August 10, 1879
              Isaac (Aug. 15, 1856-Mar.1, 1935) married Willie Hinkle Oct. 6, 1895
              Tennessee (female - n.m.)
              Robert Lee (June 6, 1863-Feb. 6, 1954) married Sarah Add (?) Walker in 1900

 

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WATTS   (Go to Family Page)

James Watts --  James was born in 1729 in Scotland; died in Iredell, Co. NC on Feb,23, 1793. He married Mary Bartholomew prior to 1754.
Parents: Likely Alexander Watts and Janet Marion Mitchell


William Fuller Watts -- Born on Sept. 27, 1754 in Lancaster, PA: died in Iredell Co. NC on April 29, 1819.
Married Rachel Davidson on June 11, 1778 in Iredell Co. NC.
Parents: James Watts and Mary Bartholomew
Children: Mary (b. 1750)
                 
                 Ann (1750-1789)
                 
                 Rebecca (b. 1750)
                 
                 William (1754-1819)
                 
                 John (1756-1818)
                 
                 Rosanna (1758-1860)
                 
                 Andrew (1765-1838)
                 
                 Jane (1765-1835)
                 
                 Mary Polly (1768-1855)

 

Thomas Watts -- Born ca. 1785 in TN: died September 19, 1837. Married Elizabeth “Betsy” Jones on November 17, 1807 in Middle TN.
Parents:  Likely William Fuller Watts and Rachel Davidson
Children:  James Watts (b. August 22, 1808) married Courtney Howell or Lovell in 1828; married Elizabeth J. Miles in Davidson Co., TN, June 11, 1854
               Eliza (March 29, 1810-July 28, 1812)
               Mary Polly (January 15, 1812-March 1, 1885)
               Elizabeth (March 2, 1814-May 16, 1876)
               Melinda (May 2, 1816-December 25, 1863)
               John W. (June 11, 1818-October 1, 1900), married Elenor Taylor in 1838
               Thomas R. (December 6, 1820-December 7, 1820)

John Watts -- Born June 11, 1818, Robertson Co., Tennessee; died after 1854. Married Elenor or Ellen Ida Taylor March 1, 1838.
Parents:   Thomas Watts and Elizabeth Jones
Children: Thomas S. (b. ca. 1839; possibly died during Civil War)
              Levi (1845-ca 1900/1904) married Virginia Tennie Green
              Martha (b. ca 1846, d. ?) married Henry P. Williams Nov. 29, 1868.
              Mary ( n.m.)
              Charles (April 6, 1850-June 16, 1932) married 1) H.F. Williams and
                      2) Emma Williams
              Betsey (no info)
              Joseph (1854-1922) married Susan Catherine Milliken August 10, 1879
              Isaac (August 15, 1856-March 1, 1935) married Willie Hinkle Oct. 6, 1895
              Tennessee (female - n.m.)
              Robert Lee (June 6, 1863-Feb. 6, 1954) married Sarah Add (?) Walker in 1900

Joseph E. Watts -- Born September 1, 1854: died September 23, 1922. Married Susan Catherine Milliken on August 10, 1879.
Parents:  John Watts and Elenor (Ellen Ida) Taylor Watts
Children: Milton Oscar (b. ca. 1889; d. Oct. 11, 1979) married Jessie Clinard
             Arthur (twin to Oscar) married Minnie Clinard
             Harvey
             George Cates (1885-1985) married Maggie Laura Horton, Sept. 28, 1905
             Ida Watts Truelove Grizzard (d. age 61)
             Mary Ann Watts Wilson (1883-1966).

George Cates Watts -- Born Sept. 28, 1885, Robertson Co., TN: died Sept. 27, 1985. Married Magdaline (Maggie) Laura Horton September 28, 1905.
Parents:  Joseph Watts and Susan Catherine Milliken
Children: Shelley Clarence (Sept. 24, 1907-June 3, 1996) married 1) Maureen 2) Neal
             Clara Anora (b. June 12, 1909) married William Drake (brother of Lucille and James) 
             Burton Edward (Dec. 15, 1911-Sept. 30,1998) married Lucille Drake (sister of William and James) 
             Adrian Bernard (May 25, 1913-Sept. 29, 1997) married Elizabeth
             Bessie Virginia (b. July 3, 1915) married James Harvey Drake, brother of William and Lucille 
             Earnest Cates (Mar. 13, 1917-Apr. 4, 1968) married Ruth
             Quentin Theodore (b. Oct. 9, 1918) married 1) Lucille 2) Ellen)
             Taylor Ewel (b. Jan. 27, 1920) married Mary Ella Phelps
             Billie Reeves (Sept. 16, 1921-Oct. 5, 1921)
             Betty Ray (b. Nov. 28, 1922) married James Hooper
             Otto Dowlen (Feb. 6, 1925-Aug. 19, 1986 - twin to Hugo)  married Olean
             Hugo Dowlen (b. Feb. 6, 1925 - twin to Otto) married Sue
             Glenn Cecil (b. Feb. 6, 1927) married Daisy
             Sylvanus Dorris (b.1929) married 1) Lois Marie Linville on June 30, 1946
                     2) Barbara Rediker Powell on April 26, 1994
             Mildred Imogene (b. Apr. 11, 1932) married 1) Robert Bratcher, 2)Wallace Overby) 

Sylvanus Dorris Watts -- Born Jan. 19, 1929, near Coopertown (Robertson Co.), TN. Died Feb.12,2011. Married 1) Lois Marie Linville on June 30 1946, 2) Barbara Rediker Powell (Apr. 26, 1994).
Parents:  George Cates Watts and Magdeline (Maggie) Laura Horton
Children of first marriage:
             Sylvia Marie (b. Mar. 6, 1953) married Gregory Boone Blann on Aug. 12, 1973
             Taryon Fawn (b. Aug. 17, 1957) married Timothy Wayne Carney in 1982
             Burton Dale (b. Dec. 7, 1962) married Barbara Ann Ethridge in 1986
             Lisa Carol (b. Feb. 7, 1964) married Michael Eugene Russell on Sept. 12, 1986

Sylvia Marie Watts Blann -- Born Mar. 6, 1953, in Nashville, TN. Married Gregory Boone Blann on Aug. 12, 1973.
Parents:  Sylvanus Dorris Watts and Lois Marie Linville
             Children: Claire Anura Lillah (b. Sept. 12, 1983)


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