William landlord Watkins
William Wirt Watkins (born April 1, 1826 in Jefferson County , Tennessee , † January 15, 1898 in Harrison , Boone County , Arkansas ) was an American politician from the 19th century .
Watkins served in the Arkansas Senate several times, from 1856 to 1860, then after the war in 1866, and then again in 1878 . In addition, he represented his home state of Arkansas in 1861 at the Secession Convention and later at the Provisional Confederate Congress .
Watkins died in Harrison and was later buried in Freeling-Watkins Cemetery in Bellefonte , Arkansas.
Web links
- The Political Graveyard (Engl.)
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| SURNAME | Watkins, William Landlord |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 1, 1826 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Jefferson County , Tennessee |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 15, 1898 |
| Place of death | Harrison , Boone County , Arkansas |