1777 In Folke, Dorset, England, "James Watkins and Hester Taylor both of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this thirteenth day of March 1777 by me Wm. Horsey Curate. This marriage was solemnized between us The mark of James Watkins, Ester Watkins. In the presence of Thomas Taylor, Henry Collis. [1]
1779 "May 24th Baptized James Hester and Elizabeth sons and daughters of James and Hester Watkins" in Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, England. A cross symbol beside the names and Hester and Elizabeth may indicated that they died young. [2] [3]
1783 "Thomas the son of James and Hester Watkins" was baptized on July 20 in Bishops Caundle, Dorset, England. [4]
1788 "Ann and Robert daughter and son of James and Hester Watkins" were baptized on December 29 in Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, England. A cross symbol beside the name of Ann may indicate that she died young. [5]
1793 "Sept. 1st Henry son of Jas. and Hester Watkins, Labourer" was baptized in Bishops Caundel, Dorset, England. [6]
1796 "William S. of James and Hester Watkins Labourer" was baptized on March 27 in Bishops Caundle, Dorset, England. [7]
1820 James Watkins, age 82, was buried on December 17 in Bishop's Caundle, Dorset, England. [8]
[1] Dorset History Centre, PE/FOL: RE 3/1, Folke Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812.
[2] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE1/2, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[3] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE1/3, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[4] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE1/2, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[5] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE1/2, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[6] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE1/2, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[7] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE1/2, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[8] Dorset History Centre, PE/BCD:RE 1/1-3, 2/1, 3/1-2, 4/1, 5/1, Bishop's Caundle Parish Register, Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].