Hardesty's History of Calhoun County, West Virginia

FRANCIS M. WATKINS 

     Francis M. Watkins and Louise E. Cooper were joined in 
matrimonial bans in Marion County, West Virginia, on the 23rd of 
August, 1863. Both were born in Marion County, while it was part of 
Virginia, and his birth was on the 11th of December 1838, while her 
natal day was April 8, 1847. 
     Their children are: Samuel L., born November 16, 1864; Marshall 
C., July 13, 1867; Harriet V., March 26, 1869; Lloyd S., June 13, 
1871; Leonard C., August 19, 1876; Mary E., June 10, 1879 - all are 
living at home. 
     James and Nancy (Rutherford) Watkins were the parents of Francis 
M., and his wife was a daughter of Samuel B. and Mary A. (Darley) 
Cooper. Her mother died in April 1882, and Mr. Watkins lost his 
mother by death in December 1877. 
     Francis M. Watkins was a soldier in the Federal Army during the 
war between the States. He became a resident in Calhoun County in 
1877, engaging in the pursuits of agriculture in Washington district. 
He receives his mail through the office at Minnora, Calhoun County, 
West Virginia. 

(Linda Fluharty)