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"D. G. Watkins & Co. - These gentlemen are proprietors of the "Old Dominion Mills," and do business at No. 12 South Union street. A reliable house."
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The Alexandria Gazette
19 December 1887; page 3
DEATHS. - Mr. David G. Watkins, well and favorably known in this community and through the surrounding country, died at his home, "Strawberry Hill," in Fairfax county, near this city last night, of an affection of the kidneys, having been confined to his bed for about ten days. Mr. Watkins, was in the 76th year of his age, was for a number of years, in early life a butcher, but subsequently went into the milling business with his brother, Mr. J. H. Watkins, (who has been dangerously ill for sometime) and continued in that business up to the time of his death. He was a prominent member of the Commercial Exchange and the genial "Uncle Davy," as he was called by the merchants, will be missed and his death severely regretted by all who knew him. His funeral will take place from his late residence to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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The Alexandria Gazette
22 December 1887; page 2
In the demise of David G. Watkins, an old inhabitant has gone, and this community has lost a valued friend and neighbor, and sincerely regrets such loss. He was recognized as a man of strong will, sturdy integrity, kind heart, and of such energetic enterprise and courage in his business affairs that he impressed himself strongly on his business associates and citizens generally. He has left a record that may be cherished with pride, and emulated with creditable success.
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Children not listed in the Family links:
Mary J. Watkins
Amanda L. Watkins Summers
Winfield B. Watkins
Elizabeth H. "Bettie" Watkins Crupper
David Watkins
Charles Watkins
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"D. G. Watkins & Co. - These gentlemen are proprietors of the "Old Dominion Mills," and do business at No. 12 South Union street. A reliable house."
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The Alexandria Gazette
19 December 1887; page 3
DEATHS. - Mr. David G. Watkins, well and favorably known in this community and through the surrounding country, died at his home, "Strawberry Hill," in Fairfax county, near this city last night, of an affection of the kidneys, having been confined to his bed for about ten days. Mr. Watkins, was in the 76th year of his age, was for a number of years, in early life a butcher, but subsequently went into the milling business with his brother, Mr. J. H. Watkins, (who has been dangerously ill for sometime) and continued in that business up to the time of his death. He was a prominent member of the Commercial Exchange and the genial "Uncle Davy," as he was called by the merchants, will be missed and his death severely regretted by all who knew him. His funeral will take place from his late residence to-morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock.
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The Alexandria Gazette
22 December 1887; page 2
In the demise of David G. Watkins, an old inhabitant has gone, and this community has lost a valued friend and neighbor, and sincerely regrets such loss. He was recognized as a man of strong will, sturdy integrity, kind heart, and of such energetic enterprise and courage in his business affairs that he impressed himself strongly on his business associates and citizens generally. He has left a record that may be cherished with pride, and emulated with creditable success.
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Children not listed in the Family links:
Mary J. Watkins
Amanda L. Watkins Summers
Winfield B. Watkins
Elizabeth H. "Bettie" Watkins Crupper
David Watkins
Charles Watkins
Family Members
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Pvt James Harrison Watkins
1837–1885
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George L Watkins
1838–1926
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Aurelius Henry Watkins
1841–1844
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Amanda L. Watkins Summers
1843–1897
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Thomas J Watkins
1845–1889
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Peter H Watkins
1846–1906
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Winfield B Watkins
1848–1926
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William Franklin Watkins
1852–1899
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Elizabeth Harrison "Betty" Watkins Crupper
1854–1938
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Lillian L Watkins
1859–1942
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