Watts Family No. 5
1. John Watts, born _____; died _____circa 1680. He lived inWestmoreland County, Virgnia. He was first married to ElizabethVaughna, daughter of John Vaughan. He was named in the will of JohnVaughan made January 9, 1663; proved April 27, 1664, Nominy Parish,Westmoreland County, Virginia. (Will Book 1. Page 3).
After the death of his first wife, Elizabeth (Vaughan) Watts, hemarried Margaret Weire, daughter of Major John Weire, and Honoria_____.
This reference is found in the will of Major John Weire, probatein Maryland, april 28, 1678. The will had been made May 7, 1671.
Further proof is found in the following references:
"Index of old rappahannock County, Virginia, Grants, Deeds, etc."Vol. 4. P to Y 1654=1692
Page 1126. John Watts is given power of attorney by HonoriaWeire, Executrix of John Weire.
Page 1126, John Watts is given assignment of notes and bills inestate of Major John Weire, whose widow has married George Johns.
Residences & events:
11/1/1665 Westmoreland Co, VA. He acquired 1053 acres from NathanielPope on Hollis Creek.
12/15/1665 Northumberland Co, VA. He deeded land there.
9/1/1666, Westmoreland Co, VA. He sold a plantation to ThomasWilsford.
1668 Same county. He leased land from John Washington.
10/20/1670 Stafford Co, VA. He acquired a headright in that county.
Some say he died 12/9/1725 but Watts families of the Southern Statesrecords circa 1680 which agrees with his will.
Will of Major John Weire, probated in Maryland, April 28 1678. Thewill was dated may 7 1671.
