What do we know for certain?
on DC name is Thomas M Watkins. OBIT is also Thos M Watkins
Obit has correct children names, and says born in Merthyr Tydvil, Wales and 5 sisters and 1 brother still in Wales. Also IMM 34 yrs ago (abt 1881)
on DC son Watty Watkins reported father was b 1855 Wales, his father Watkin Watkins. But mother’s name is “Windolin James” (Jones?) a mistake? His own mother & father’s name?
The other Thomas Watkins (d1908) DC mother listed Ann Morgan - could David Price’s book be wrong? could that info have come from the wrong DC? but HIS father was listed as Thomas Watkins.

perhaps Naturalization papers will shed a clue!
Naturalization Records If became a citizen anywhere in Lackawanna Co 1854-1905
Clerk of Judicial Records
Lackawanna County Courthouse
200 N Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18503
570-963-6723

From David Price “...looked at my mother's wedding book.  There's an incomplete ancestral tree that lists Edward Jones and wife Ann and for Thomas Morgan Watkin's father Watkin Watkins and wife Ann...”
Family lore: family wealthy back in Wales, mother died, father remarried, Thomas M Watkins did not get on with new step-mother, and was disinherited, so moved to US
-Thomas Morgan Watkins per family tree in David’s birth book
-Ran a bar/taproom, called a “hotel” in Olyphant
-per Grandma Named all his grandchildren
-Was a choirdirector, but he couldn’t find work here (in the US) so ran a bar. POSS Belonged to a church in Hyde Park but when he moved to Olyphant they wouldnt give him church membership, because he owned bar
-hyde park scranton when he was married
-Died of Tuberculosis per DC
-father’s will leaving everything to step daughter Jane HUmphreys was written 7 July 1896

Births Dec 1855 Watkins Thomas Merthyr T vol 11a p287
application # 2285343-6
BC#WBXZ363212
Registration District MERTHYR TYDFIL
1855 BIRTH In the Sub-District of Merthy Tydfil Upper in the Counties of Glamorgan and Brecon
24 Nov 1855 Grawen Terrace Merthyr
Thomas boy
father WATKIN Watkins Baller
mother Ann Watkins formerly Morgan
informant Watkin Watkins father; made mark; 31 dec 1855

1861UKC Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr Tydfil > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24 image 11 of 42 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG9; Piece: 4060; Folio: 71; Page: 10; GSU roll: 543228.; Hamlet of Garth
Watkin Watkins 36 b abt 1825 in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales; widowed
(1)Ann Watkins 14 b abt 1847 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(2)Elizabeth Watkins 12 b abt 1849 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(3)Mary Watkins 8 b abt 1853 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Thomas Watkins 6 b abt 1855 in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(1)Benjamin Watkins 4 b abt 1857 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales

1871UKC Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24; image 23 of 40 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG10; Piece: 5401; Folio: 53; Page: 29; GSU roll: 848032.; ward of Penydarran, town of merthyr, village of Garth
Watkin Watkins 47 b abt 1824 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales coal miner
Racel Watkins 48 b abt 1823 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Thomas Watkins 16 b abt 1855 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(1)Benjamin Watkins 14 b abt 1857 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(4?) Jane Watkins 11 b abt 1860 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales (prob same as Jane Humphreys from 1881)
Richard Humphreys 42 boarder iron miner

1881UKC Watkin Watkins and Family, 2 pages; Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr Tydfil > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24a; image 32-33 of 49 @ancetsry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 5317; Folio: 104; Page: 31; Line:  ; GSU roll: 1342280. Municipal ward Penydurran, Hamlet of Garth; 1 Cross St
Watkin Watkins 56 b abt 1825 Nantyglo, agent of mills (iron)
Rachel Watkins 59 b abt 1822 Llandilo
Thomas Watkins 25 b abt 1856 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales weigher (iron)
Benjamin Watkins 23 b abt 1858 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales weigher (iron)
Jane Humphreys 21 relation b abt 1860 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales (prob stepdaughter)

scranton pa telephone directory
1887 pg 495 Watkins Thomas M; miner, house 1146 Hampton
***
1889 pg 565 Watkins Thomas M, miner house 1146 Hampton
***
Name:   Thomas M. Watkins
Occupation:   miner ; Location 2:   1148 Hampton
Year:   1890 City: Scranton, State:   PA
Scranton, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890-92 @ancestry.com
***
Name:   Thomas M. Watkins
Location 2:   1148 Hampton
Business Name:   Protheroe & Watkins
Year:   1891 City:   Scranton State:
Scranton, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890-92 @ancestry.com
***
Name: James Protheroe; Thomas M Watkins
Location 1: 201 S Main avenue
Business Name: Protheroe & Watkins; Occupation: grocers
Year: 1891; City: Scranton; State: PA
Scranton, Pennsylvania Directories, 1890-92 @ancestry.com

Newspaper1894 ThosMWatkinsConductor
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
13 Jun 1894, Wed
Page 3, 2nd column
To Compete at Lake Ariel
A Choir of Splendid Timbre Organized For That Purpose
“The Philharmonic Choral society to complete at Lake Ariel on 4th of July for the $300 prize for the best rendition of “O Father Whoses Almight Power” from Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, is one of the finest aggregation of singers that has been banded together here for a long time. The conductor of the choir Mr Thomas M Watkins is known to every musician of prominence in the county. He was the unanimous choice of the society for that position and was selected on true merit. Mr Watkins is an excellent musician and has had a decade or more experience as a conductor....”

Newspaper1894_ThosMWatkinsCandidateP1;
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
20 Dec 1894, Thu
Page 3
WEST SIDE POLITICS
Councilman Candidates Become Active
“In the 15th ward the contest for supremacy at the approaching caucus is also waxing warm. Thise having thus far announced themselves as candidates for Mr Davis’ seat in the lower branch are Messrs. Ebenezer P Davies of Eynon street, Joseph Oliver of Hampton St, Thomas M Watkins of the latter thoroughfare, and Mr T Ellsworth Davies. Each of the above are capable men and they will make an interesting fight.”

Newspaper1895 ThosMWatkinsCandidateP2:
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
11 Jan 1895, Fri
Page 7
“In describing the political contest in the 15th Ward in yesterday morning’s issue, the writer unintentionally ommitted the name of one of the candidates for common council, Mr Thomas M Watkins of Hampton Street. Mr Watkins is a prominant merchant of South Main Avenue, and has been in the field from the start, and has since done considerable work in his own behalf. He told a Republican reporter yesterday that he will continue in the race until the polls close on Tuesday next.”

Newspaper1895 ThosMWatkinsCandidateP3:
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
12 Jan 1895, Sat
Page 7
“Mr Ebenezer P Davies of Eynon Street, who has been heretofore prominently mentioned as one of the strong Republican candidates for common council from the 15th Ward, stated to a Republican reporter yesterday that he had withdrawn from the field. This action leaves only 3 competitors, Massrs. Thomas M Watkins, T Ellsworth Davies and Joseph Oliver for the office.”

Newspaper1895 ThosMWatkinsCandidateP4
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
18 Jan 1895, Fri
Page 7
THE CAULDRON BOILING
West Side Politicians ARe In It Knee Deep
Candidates for Common Council are T Ellsworth Davies, Joseph Oliver and John Fowler, Mr Watkins Having Withdrawn from the Contest

Newspaper1895 ThosMWatkinsBaptist:
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
11 Jul 1895, Thu
Page 7
“The following have been chosen as officers of the First Welsh Baptist Church Sunday School: President Benjamin HUghes; Assistent EE Thomas; Secretary John M Edwards; Treasurer Ebenezer P Davis; Librarian Even Jones; Musical Director Thomas M Watkins; Organist Miss Eliza Lewis”

Newspaper1895 ThosMWatkinsPlay
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
07 Dec 1895, Sat
Page 7
“The performance of the cantata “Grandpa’s Visit” made such a favorable impression on the vast audience in attendance in the WElsh Baptist Church on Thanksgiving evening that many requests have been made to the committee for its reproduction. For the benefit if those who desire to witness this cantata by the large band of small children, it has been decided to repeat the work on Wednesday the 11th inst in the same place. The choral work and most of the solos are rendered by children whose ages range between 6 and 10 yrs and the effect is most delightful and inspiring. Mr Thomas M Watkins, the conductor, has for many months concentrated his efforts in training the children and has every reason to be proud of the result.”

Newspaper1897 ThosMWatkinsBIO
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
05 Jun 1897, Sat
Page 3
Thomas M Watkins
“Thomas M Watkins, another of the great local musical family of that name, is well-known as a successful chorister both in Merthyr Tydvil and in Scranton. Mr Watkinswas born in the former town and for eight years was choirmaster of the Tabernacle church one of the largest congregations in South Wales. Mr Watkins is a clever
-drawing of Mr Thomas M Watkins-
harmonist and has composed a number of chice selections which have been recieived in a flattering manner. He has also upon numerous occasions given eminent satisfaction as an adjudicator, and as a sight-reader of vocal music is considered one of the best in this city. At present he is conductor of the Green Ridge Baptist Church choir, and is a member of the firm of Protheroe and Watkins, West Side.”

Newspaper1898 ThosMWatkinsCandidate
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
12 Jul 1898, Tue
Page 7
“Mr Thomas M Watkins, a member of the firm Protheroe & Watkins announces himself a candidate for common council in the 15th Ward”

Newspaper1898 ThosMWatkins2votes
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
28 Nov 1898, Mon
Page 7
HE WON BY 2 VOTES
“By a plurality of only 2 votes ex-Police Officer Richard Thomas was nominated for common council in the 15th ward.... Mr Thomas’ vote in the 2 districts was 149 against 147 recieved by Mr Thos M Watkins.....

Newspaper1898 ThosMWatkinsIndependent
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
29 Nov 1898, Tue
Page 7
INDIGNANT VOTERS
Talk of an Independent Candidate in the 15th Ward
“In all probability the voters of the 15th ward will place an independent ticket in the field at the spring election against Richard Thomas, who won over the 2 other Republican candidates by 2 votes at Saturday’s primaries. There is consideable indignation expresses over Staurday’s results, as it is claimed that the vigilants in the 2 districts of the ward indulged in an illegal usage of ballots. It is further alleged that the same committees conducting the primaries arranged the count so as to favor Mr Thomas’ selection, against which the friends of Mr Thomas M Watkins, one of the defeated candidates, worked diligently and with great force.....
“A Republican reporter, conversing with Mr Watkins last evening, learned that the latter was in the hands of his friends and that he would doubtlessly be an independent candidate....”

Newspaper1899 ThosMWatkinsIndependent
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
03 Feb 1899, Fri
Page 5
IN THE POLITICAL FIELD
A lively Fight Among Democrats of the 3rd Ward -- 3 Candidates Nominated in the 15th Ward
“There is also a lively 3 corneres fight in the 15th ward caused by the appearance of 2 Republicans ans a Democrat. Mr Richard Thomas is the regular Republican nominee but Mr Thomas M Watkins claims that he received a majority of the votes cast and thereupon filed nomination papers as an independent candidate.
“Mr John Wagner Sr is the Democratic candidate. The ward is strongly Republican, but it is feared that Mr Watkins will draw down Mr Thomas’s vote to such an extent as to allow the Democratic nominee to be elected.”

Newspaper1899 ThosMWatkinsCouncilman
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
12 Apr 1899, Wed
Page 7
column 1
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
“The annual nomination and election of officers of the board was next announced...
column 2
“...Owing to ill health Mr AB Holmes who has been president for 2 successive years, declined with thanks.... Councilman Thomas M Watkins was chosen vice-president...”

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsCouncil
The Scranton Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
21 Feb 1900, Wed
Page 10
COMMON COUNCIL
In the even numbered wards of the city common council were elected yesterday. The result leaves the make-up of that body as follows
Ward Member
1 David H Reese, R
2 Morris V Morris, re-elected
3 James J Grier, D
4 William V Griffiths, R re-elected
5 CE Godshall, R
6 PF Calpin, D re-elected
7 John J Ruane, D re-elected
8 FW Zizleman, R re-elected
9 EM Tewkesbury, R
10 John Nageli, R re-elected
11 Fred Phillips, D
12 Daniel Galvin, D new member
13 Aldred Harvey, R
14 CE Wenzel, D re-elected
15 Thomas M Watkins, R
16 EJ Coleman, D re-elected
17 Luther Keller, R
18 TF Morris, D re-elected
19 William J Smith, R
20 Mr J Cusick, D re-elected
21 M Norton, D
The common council now has 11 Republicans and 10 democrats. The new council will be divided the same politically

1900FCI Thos M Watkins &fam; Pennsylvania; Lackawanna; Scranton;15th ward; ED# 94; pg 9B; image 18 of 26 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Scranton Ward 15, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1421; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 94.
1148 Hampton Street; “owned” “mortgaged” their “house”;
married 1884
Thomas’ DoB NOV 1859 (age 40) married 16 yrs; IMM 1880, living in US 20yrs
Gwen july 1867 had 4 children, 3 still living
Liala Nov 1886
Watkin apr 1890
Annette may 1894

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsDissolution
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
21 Apr 1900, Sat
Page 4
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the firm of Protheroe & Watkins of 203 South Main avenue, Scranton, have this day been dissolved by mutual agreement. Protheroe will continue the business and will collect all bills due to and liquidate bills due from the firm.
JAMES PROTHEROE
THOMAS M WATKINS
Scranton, Pa, April 11, 1900

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsRetiring
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
23 Apr 1900, Mon
Page 7
DISSOLVED PARTNERSHIP
“Mr James Protheroe and Thomas M Watkins, common councilman from the 15th ward, who have been long associated with each other in the grocery business at 203 South Main avenue, have dissolved partnership, Mr Watkins retiring.
“It is not known what are Mr Watkins plans for the future, but Mr Protheroe will continue the mercantile business. He is an experienced merchant, a thorough and accomodating business man, with a wide circle of friends. The dissolution was by nutual consent and was accomplished during the past week.”

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsFather
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
10 May 1900, Thu
Page 11
“Common Councilman Thomas M Watkins of the 15th ward, received a letter yesterday announcing the death last week of his father, Mr Watkin Watkins aged 74 years, at his home at Methyr Tydvil, South Wales. Deceased was known by a large number of residents of the West Side. He was for many years foreman at the Cyfortha mills and is survived by his widow and several children. Mr Watkins was the oldest deacon in one of the largest Baptist churches in his native town.”

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsArrest
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
22 May 1900, Tue
Page 3
WHOLESALE ARRESTS
Warrants Issued Yesterday Afternoon for 16 Councilmen
7 IN CUSTODY
Men’s Union of Green Ridge are Back of the Movement
COYNE THREATENS TO SHOOT
He Makes an Exciting Scene in the Alderman’s Office by Pulling a Gun. $5000 Bail Asked in Each Count. A Damaging Letter. More Arrests to Follow.
...Those arrested were the following....
Thomas M Watkins 1148 Hampton street, common councilman from the 15th ward
.... THREE OTHERS APPEAR
Last evening Common Councilman Thomas M Watkins went to the alderman’s office, saying he heard he was wanted. He was sent away on his own recognizance...

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsIndictment
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
14 Sep 1900, Fri
Page 5
11 ARE INDICTED
Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against the Councilmen
NONE OF THE BILLS IGNORED
“First Report was Made to Judge Edwards Yesterday the Indicted Persons Being Charles E Godshall, CE Wenzel, Thos M Watkins, TF Morris, DH Reese, MV Morris, JJ Grier, WV Griffiths, Simon Thomas, TJ Coyne and HT Fellows
“11 councilmen were indicted for bribery by the grand jusry yesterday when it made its first report to Judge Edwards. The city fathers in question are:
Common Councilman Charles E Godshall, 5th ward
Common Councilman Charles E Wenzel, 14th ward
Common Councilman Thomas M Watkins 15th ward
Common Councilman Thomas F Morris 18th ward
Common Councilman David H Reese 1st ward
Common Councilman Morris V Morris 2nd ward
Common Councilman James J Grier 3rd ward
Common Councilman William V Griffiths 4th ward
Select Councilman Simon Thomas 4th ward
Select Councilman Thomas J Coyne 20th ward
Ex-Select Councilman Horatio T Fellows 15th ward
“The indictments show that the witnesses in the various cases were as follows...
Thomas M Watkins - JA Lansing, JS Harris, EA Whitney, Wm Lynott, Fred Beers....
TRUE BILLS
....Bribery:
Charles E Godshall, HM Boies, pros
Simon Thomas, HM Boies, pros
Thomas J Coyne, EB Sturges pros
Horatio T Fellows, HM Boies, pros
Charles E Wenzel, William A May pros
Thomas M Watkins, JA Lansing pros
Thomas F Morris, JA Lansing pros
Thomas J Coyne; William A May pros
David H Reese, EB Sturges pros
Morris V Morris, William A May pros
James J Grier, EB Sturges pros
William V Griffiths, EB Sturges pros

Newpaper1900 ThosMWatkinsBribes
The Scranton Tribune (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
14 Sep 1900, Fri
Page 6
TRUE BILLS AGAINST THE COUNCILMEN
11 OF THEM CHARGED WITH SOLICITING BRIBES
JS Harris, a Detective, is the Man from Whom it is Alleged They Wanted Money in Exchange for Their Votes on the License Tax Ordinance - Large Number of Liquor Sellers Indicted - Complete List of the True and Ignored Bills so Far Returned
...All of these are charged with soliciting bribes for the votes in connection with the license tax ordinance, which was before councils last spring. The bribes, it is said, were asked of JS Harris, a detective, employed by the Men’s union, who represented himself as an agent of the Scranton Railway company, which was taxed by the ordinance....

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsSettlement
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
04 Dec 1900, Tue
Page 5
14 MORE MUST GO
25 COUNCILMEN ON THE LIST OF THE LEAGUE
10 City Fathers will Resign on Thursday Night - The Other 15 will be Given Until MOnday Next to decide
Ther is no longer any doubt as to the result of the crusade directed by the Municipal League against council-manic bribery. Court on Monday permitted a continuance of the cases against 10 city fathers and one ex-councilman in order to give the former and opportunity to resign their seats at a special meeting on Thirsday next and thus fulfill the conditions demanded by the Municipal League..... These conditions are:
1 To resign their seats
2 To abandon for 5 years any aspiration to be elected to any public office
3 To pay the sum of $200 to be distributed between the 4 charitable institutions named
....The 4 institutions which will be benefited by the restitution money will the Lackawanna Hospital, the Hahnemann Hospital, the Home for the Friendless, and ST Joseph’s Foundling Hime. All the money thus received will be equally dividedamong these 4 institutions. Should all those on the list of 25 avail themselves of the conditions imposed, it would mean a gift of $1250 to each of the institutions.

Newspaper1900 ThosMWatkinsResignation
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
07 Dec 1900, Fri
Page 5
COUNCILMEN STEP DOWN AND OUT
10 Resigned at the Meetings Last Night
SOME IMPRESSIVE SCENES
In the Common Council 8 Members Went Out, Including the President, and in the Select Branch 2 Members Gave up Their Seats
“The meeting of the common council was attended by a sensational feature unprecedented in the city’s history. It was the resignation of 8 of the members of that body. They were as follows:
David H Reese, 1st ward
Morris V Morris, 2nd ward
James J Grier, 3rd ward
WV Giffiths, 4th ward
CE Godshall, 5th ward
CE Wenzel, 14th ward
Thomas M Watkins, 15th ward
TF Morris, 18th ward
It was expected several more would tender a formal request for the severance of the official bond connecting them with the council, but no steps in that direction were taken....

Newspaper1902 ThosMWatkinsLicense
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
22 Feb 1902, Sat
Page 9
14th Ward
HOTELS
Thomas M Watkins, No 134 N Main Ave, residence No 1148 Hampton St

Newspaper1907 ThomasMWatkins
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
28 Apr 1907, Sun
Page 2, 1st column
“Entertained Officers
“Hyde Park Circle, Brotherhood of America, Have Guests
“Hyde Park circle, no 123, Brotherhood of America, gave a reception to Grand Scroll Keeper Levy of Philadelphia, and Grand District Deputy Jones of Wilkes-Barre. Thursday evening. A large number of the members were present and a rousing meeting was had.
“addresses were made by the visiting officers. Howell Davis sand a solo, followed by a selection by the Brotherhood quartet. Thomas M Watkins of Olyphant read an original poem.
“a social session was help followed by a smoker”

Newspaper1907 ThomasMWatkinsChoir
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
23 Jul 1907, Tue
Page 4, under OLYPHANT
“The members of the Druid male chorus are diligently practicing for the eisteddfod to be held at Luna pak Welsh day....
“The officers of the organization are as follows... treasurer, Thomas M Watkins, conductor, Thomas M Watkins....”

Newspaper1907 ThomasMWatkinsWelshDay
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
29 Jul 1907, Mon
Page 5, under Welsh Celebrated
“Family Reunion of the Cymru of Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys at Luna Park Saturday
“Twenty Thousand there”
“The management of Luna Park announced that Saturday was the banner day of the popular resort, and that nearly 20 thousand people were present.....These exercises were held under the auspices of the Druid SOciety of Lackawanna County and consisted of a miniature eisteddfod.... Prominant Welsh men and women from all sections of the state, and some from other states, were there, the Welsh language was freely used.....
“The greatest attraction of the evening was the male chorus contest. 5 parties engaged in theis, in the order named:
“Lyrics, west scranton, leader Mr John Evans;
“Morlais, North Scranton, leader Mr William Jones;
“Anthracites, Taylor, leader Hon Jas E Watins;
“Olyphant, leader Mr Thomas M Watkins;
“and the Druids, West Scranton, leader Mr Thomas Abrams....
“The choir which came nearer to perfection in the opinion of the judges was the Anthracites, of Taylor, and the prize was therefore awarded to them.
“This ended the first Welsh day ever held in this city”

Newspaper1907 ThomasMWatkinsLand
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
10 Sep 1907, Tue
Page 5, under “Transfers of Real Estate Recorded”
“Thomas M Watkins to William S Beynon, for land in Scranton, for $1600”

Newspaper1907 ThomasMWatkinsSong
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
14 Dec 1907, Sat
Page 9, under “Fourth Anniversary of Hyde Park Circle”
“....The programme was as follows:...
“...song, Honorable Treasurer Thomas M Watkins, of Hyde Park Circle;...”

Newspaper1908 ThomasMWatkinsChorus
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
24 Jul 1908, Fri
Page 8, under “Planning for Welsh Day”
“A meeting of the general committee, special chorus committee and sub-conductors of the Welsh Day to be held at Luna Park on August 22, was help last evening....
“The chorus has been put in the charge of several sub’conductors from different localities. The conductors are: WD Evans, of Carbondale; Thomas M Watkins of Olyphant...”

Newspaper1909 ThomasMWatkinsElection
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
12 Jun 1909, Sat
Page 3
Primary Election
Republican
Jury Commissioner
*Ben Griffiths 1689
*CH Hall 1613
JE Jones 929
JD Davis 754
JW Reidenbach 747
Thomas M Watkins 610
-at bottom of article in next column-
*The vote for Griffiths and Hall is as computed to date. Mr Hall has questioned the returns from several districts

1910FCI Thomas Watkins and family; Pennsylvania; Lackawanna, Olyphant; Enumeration District: 0047; Visit: 0474; Series: T624; Roll: 1357; Part: 2; Page: 240B; Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Olyphant Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1357; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 47; Image: 1018. Lackawanna St
Thomas M Watkins HOH Year of birth 1855 per 1910FCI
IMm 1881, Hotelkeeper
Other Residents:   Relation Name Age Birth Place
Wife Gwen 45 Wales had 3 children, 3 still living
Daughter Lilay 24 Pennsylvania
Son Watkin 20 Pennsylvania
Daughter Anett 15 Pennsylvania

Newspaper1911 ThomasMWatkinsProprietor
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
01 Dec 1911, Fri
Page 8, under Notes and Comments
“...Next door is now known as the Druid Hotel, the up-to-date hostelry of which Enoch Evans is proprietor. For many years Rhys POwell (Rhys Bach) was the boniface, and also ran a bowling alley, the only one in West Scranton, and here were many keen contests for turkeys, geese and ducks.... Afterwards the proprietor was Thomas M Watkins, now of Olyphant, who made it the headquarters for a very successful male chorus, of which he was the leader.”

Newspaper1912 ThomasMWatkinsLicense
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
19 Feb 1912, Mon
Page 10 APplication for Licenses
Olyphant Borough
Second Ward
Hotels
Thomas M Watkins Lacka St

Newspaper1912 ThomasMWatkinsEisteddfod
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)11 Sep 1912, WedPage 5
“BIG EISTEDDFOD FOR OLYPHANT
“It will be held on Thanksgiving Day in the Opera House. Program Prepared.
“The members of the Welsh CM church at Olyphant are planning for a grand eisteddfod to be held in the Father Mathew Opera house on Nov 28.... The other officers are:
“...The executive commitee:
....Thomas M Watkins....”

Newspaper1913 ThomasMWatkinsJuror
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)13 Sep 1913, Sat Page 11
Jurors Drawn for Next Term
List of those who will serve at Next Court of Quarter Sessions
Begins Minday Oct 13
Week of Monday October 13
Thomas M Watkins, merchant, Olyphant

Newspaper1914 ThomasMWatkinsLicense
The Scranton Truth (Scranton, Pennsylvania)29 Oct 1914, ThuPage 5
“Six Licenses are Attacked in Court
Six licenses were placed under fire in lcense argument court yesterday, when District Attorney George W Maxey submitted evidence against four places in ths county, alleging violations of the liquor laws...
“...Firty-six licenses were transferred....
“The following licenses were transferred, there being no reasons presented as to why the petitions should not be granted:
MD Fritz, Second Ward, Olyphant, to Thomas M Watkins”

Newspaper1915 ThosMWatkinsNoticeP1
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)12 Jun 1915, SatPage 20
under “Legal Notices”
and
Newspaper1915 ThosMWatkinsNoticeP2
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)19 Jun 1915, SatPage 18
and
Newspaper1915 ThosMWatkinsNoticeP3
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)26 Jun 1915, SatPage 18
“RULE GRANTED TO SHOW CAUSE why the hotel license of Thomas M Watkins at No 223 West Lackawanna Avenue, Second Ward, in the borough of Olyphant Pa, shall not be transferred to NO 220 North River avenua in the same ward and Borough. Returnable July 3rd 1915, at 9 am BY THE COURT”

Death ThomasMWatkins1915
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)
28 Jun 1915, Mon
Page 1
“Thomas M Watkins Dies at Olyphant
“Thomas M Watkins, proprietor of the Lackawanna hotel, at Olyphant, died at his home at an early hour this morning. He was formerly of West Scranton and for a number of years conducted a hotel on North Man avenue. Death was due to pneumonia.
“He was 60 yrs of age. SUrviving are his wife and 3 children. He was a member of the Brotherhood of AMerica and Knights of Pythias.”

OBIT: Scranton Republican Tues, June 29, 1915 pg 6
“Olyphant, June 28 - The funeral of Thomas M. Watkins, whose death was noted in yesterday’s Republican, will be held from the family home on West Lackawanna avenue Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be made in Union cemetary. Deceased was born in Merthyr Tydvil, Wales. He came to America 34 years ago and for nearly 25 years resided in West Scranton, where he was very well known as a leader of choirs in many ciateddfods. For the past nine years he had resided in Olyphant and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, Mrs Jas Buckingham, Miss Annette watkins; one son, Watkin J Watkins, also 5 sisters and 1 brother in Wales. The Brotherhood of America and the Knights of Pythias will attend the funeral.”

Newspaper1915 ThosMWatkinsFuneral
The Scranton Republican (Scranton, Pennsylvania)02 Jul 1915, FriPage 13
OLyphant
Olyphant, july 1 -- The funeral od Thomas M Watkins was held from the family home on WEst Lackawanna avenue yesterday afternoon, and the throng of friends in attendance gave evidence of the esteem i which the deceased man was held. A large number of people from Scranton and down the valley were present. Rev T Teifon Richards of Scranton, and Rev WT Prosser of Blakely officiated. During the service Thomas Beynon, Philip Warren, JOhn Evans and David Jenkins of Scranton rendered “Nearer My God to Thee” “Sleep on, Beloved” “Send Thy Spirit” “Beautiful Land on High” and 2 Welsh hymns. In conclusion the body was conveyed to UNION CEMETARY and laid at rest. The pall-bearers were: David Lewis; RD Thomas, John Evans, Benjamin Lewis and William Davis. The many beautiful flowers sent by friens were carried by Evan Reese, John Parry, Gus Reese and Robert Wetherill. The members of the Knights of Pythias and the Brotherhood of America attended the funeral.”

Death Certificate #4099278
Male White Married, no record of birth date, 1855 in Wales, 60 yrs, hotel proprietor
father Watkin Watkins in Wales, mother Windelin James in Wales
date of death 28 june 1915, 2am; Olyphant, Lackawanna
“I certify I attended the deceased” from 15 may 1915 to 28 june 1915
cause of death tuberculosis, duration 6 mos, contributory pnumonia 4 days
informant Watkin Watkins, burial Union Blakely PA

Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963; 1915 057321-060560; image 1185 of 3394 @ancestry.com
Source Information: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Name: Thomas Watkins
Gender: Male; Race: White
Age: 60; Birth Date: 1855; Birth Place: Wales
Death Date: 28 Jun 1915; Death Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Watkin Watkins; Father Birth Place: Wales
Mother Name: Windelin James; Mother Birth Place: Wales
Certificate Number: 58457



***** WEIRD *****
There is another Thomas Watkins, hotel prop, with DC listing mother Ann Morgan?
But dates are wrong, he died in 1908 and TMW was clearly alive on the 1910
Thomas Watkins in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Thomas Watkins
Gender: Male; Race: White
Age: 41; Birth Date: 1 May 1867; Birth Place: Wales
Death Date: 7 Dec 1908; Death Place: Olyphant, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name: Thomas Watkins; Father Birth Place: Wales
Mother Name: Ann Morgan; Mother Birth Place: Wales
Certificate Number: 116089


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POSS FreeBMD births Thos Watkin* 1855 +/-1 b in Merthyr Tydfil
Father should be Watkin Watkins:

POSS Births Jun 1854; WATKINS Thomas Merthyr T vol 11a p360
father DAVID&Eleanor
POSS Births Mar 1855 WATKINS Thomas Merthyr T. vol 11a p297
father JOHN&Margaret
POSS Births Sep 1855 Watkins Thomas Evans Merthyr T. vol 11a p307
father JAMES&Elizabeth
POSS Births Dec 1855 Watkins Thomas Merthyr T vol 11a p287
BC#WBXZ363212 b 24 Nov 1855 Grawen Terrace Merthyr
father WATKIN (Baller) & Ann Morgan
POSS Births Jun 1856
Watkins Thomas Merthyr Tydfil 11a 371
father THOMAS&Martha
Watkins Thomas Merthyr Tydfil 11a 344
father REES&Elizabeth
POSS Births Sep 1856 WATKINS Thomas Merthyr Tydfil vol 11a p 292
father DAVID&Jane

POSS FreeBMD Marriages Mar 1846   MC #WMXZ255598
Morgan Ann Merthyr Tydfil 26 542
Watkins Watkin Merthyr Tydfil 26 542
the only wat* watkins and ann* morgan in the freebmd
31 jan 1846 in the Parish church of the parish of Methyr Tydfil in the county of Glamorgan
Watkin Watkins; full age; Baller; residence Tydfil Street; father Watkin Watkins, miner
Ann Morgan; full age; residence George Down; Thomas Morgan, collier

POSS 1851UKC Wales Census > Monmouthshire > Trevethin > District 2r; image 33 of 40 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Class: HO107; Piece: 2449; Folio: 397; Page: 32; GSU roll: 104188-104189.
Watkin Watkins 26 b abt 1825 Brenowell, Monmouthshire, Wales
Ann Watkins 25 b abt 1826 Ponnarin, Breconshire, Wales
(1)Ann Watkins 3 b abt 1848 Murtha, Glamorgan, Wales
(2)Elizabeth Watkins 1 b abt 1850 Trevethin, Monmouthshire, Wales

POSS Deaths Sep 1856 WATKINS Ann Merthyr Tydfil vol 11a p 179
21 aug 1856; age 3 wks; daughter of William Watkins
POSS Deaths Mar 1857 Watkins Ann Merthyr Tydfil vol 11a p [2_]14
19 mar 1857; age 38; wife of Thomas Watkins
POSS Deaths Mar 1859 Watkins Anne Merthyr T vol 11a p 27
28 feb 1859; age 5 yrs; daughter of Evan Watkins
POSS Deaths Dec 1859 Watkins Ann Merthyr T vol 11a p 203
5 nov 1859; age 35; wife of Watkin Watkins
POSS Deaths Dec 1859 Watkins Ann Elizabeth Merthyr T vol 11a p 177
9 oct 1859, age 3 yrs; daughter of Charles Watkins
POSS Deaths Mar 1861 Watkins Ann Merthyr T vol 11a p 265

POSS 1861UKC Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr Tydfil > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24 image 10 of 41 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG9; Piece: 4060; Folio: 71; Page: 10; GSU roll: 543228.; Hamlet of Garth
Watkin Watkins 36 b abt 1825 in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales; widowed
(1)Ann Watkins 14 b abt 1847 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(2)Elizabeth Watkins 12 b abt 1849 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(3)Mary Watkins 8 b abt 1853 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Thomas Watkins 6 b abt 1855 in Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(1)Benjamin Watkins 4 b abt 1857 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales

POSS FreeBMD Marriages Sep 1864   (>99%)
Humphrey Rachel Merthyr T 11a 527
Watkins Watkin Merthyr T.  11a 527

POSS 1871UKC Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24; image 22 of 39 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG10; Piece: 5401; Folio: 53; Page: 29; GSU roll: 848032.; ward of Penydarran, town of merthyr, village of Garth
Watkin Watkins 47 b abt 1824 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Racel Watkins 48 b abt 1823 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
Thomas Watkins 16 b abt 1855 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(1)Benjamin Watkins 14 b abt 1857 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales
(4) Jane Watkins 11 b abt 1860 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales (prob same as Jane Humphreys from 1881)
Richard Humphreys 42

POSS 1881UKC Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr Tydfil > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24a; image 31 of 48 @ancetsry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 5317; Folio: 104; Page: 31; Line:  ; GSU roll: 1342280. Municipal ward Penydurran, Hamlet of Garth; 1 Cross St
Watkin Watkins 56 b abt 1825 Nantyglo, agent of mills (iron)
Rachel Watkins 59 b abt 1822 Llandilo
Thomas Watkins 25 b abt 1856 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales weigher (iron)
(1)Benjamin Watkins 23 b abt 1858 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales weigher (iron)
(4) Jane Humphreys 21 relation b abt 1860 Merthyr, Glamorgan, Wales (prob stepdaughter)

POSS 1891UKC Wales Census > Glamorgan > Merthyr Tydfil > Upper Merthyr Tydfil > District 24; image 14 of 41 @ancestry.com; Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 4440; Folio 135; Page 14; GSU roll: 6099550.; Municipal Ward Penydarren; 4 Cross Margaret St
Watkin Watkins 66 b abt 1825 Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales
Rachel Watkins 70 b abt 1821 Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Jane Watkins 28


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http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026355/...earRange&index=2
The Scranton tribune., December 24, 1898, Morning, Page 3, Image 3
About The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910
Image provided by: Penn State University Libraries; University Park, PA
“Green Ridge Baptist Church”
“Mr Thomas Watkins and choir”
“conductor, Thomas Watkins”
???????
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026355/...arRange&index=11
The Scranton tribune., June 28, 1899, Morning, Page 8, Image 8
About The Scranton tribune. (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910
Image provided by: Penn State University Libraries; University Park, PA
“and Thomas Watkins was in charge of the singing”
?????




NO!NO!NO! POSS father marriage, could it be Wendelin Jones not James on the DC????
POSS FreeBMD Marriages Sep 1856 (>99%)
WATKINS Watkin Neath 11a 612E
DAVIES Gwenllian Neath 11a 612e THIs Gwen!!!
JONES Gwenllian Neath 11a 612e NOT THIS GWEN
NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!